Destination guide

Perth

Your guide to where to stay,eat and the must-see highlights. Separated from Australia’s other major cities by the vast,desolate Nullarbor Plain,WA’s capital city is home to great weather,stunning beaches and surrounded by natural beauty.

20 things that will surprise first-time visitors

The best beaches of any Australian city,a fascinating history and abundant wildlife are just some of the surprises in store.

The must-do highlights in three days

Art,nature and great food and drinks - you’re spoilt for choice in this laid-back coastal metropolis.

Six hidden highlights most visitors miss

You’ve seen Kings Park,made a splash at Cottesloe Beach and got your selfie with a quokka;now it’s time to see what else there is to do.

The best time to visit

Perth,a sleepy city? Hardly. The west coast capital has upped the ante with festivals and events across all seasons.

The top places to stay

From riverside retreats to eerie prison stays,these 12 hotels will provide memorable experiences regardless of your budget.

Where to eat and drink

No longer the wild West,Perth’s dining scene has come of age in recent years,from cool bars to elegant fine-diners.

Outrageously enticing … Mettams pool,near Trigg Beach.

Forget Asia:the best stopover on the way to Europe is right here

With direct flights from Perth to London,Paris and Rome,isn’t it about time to consider the WA capital as the ideal place for a stopover?

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