Perth & Surrounds

Perth

Perth is Western Australia’s capital city where you can enjoy the beach lifestyle, relax in natural bushland, sample world-class local wines and watch an ocean sunset within just 30 minutes of the city. It’s also the sunniest state capital, averaging 3,000 hours of sunshine per year and boasting a string of 19 beautifully clean and uncrowded beaches, from iconic Cottesloe to the surf hotspot of Scarborough. Next to the Swan River, Perth is a living postcard, with the best views of all from Kings Park and Botanic Garden – one of the biggest inner-city parks in the world.

High-end fashion boutiques of King Street make it the place to be seen. The Murray and Hay Street malls are where you’ll find big brands, or for some eclectic vibes, head to Northbridge, Mount Lawley, Leederville, Subiaco or Victoria Park. Take a lazy lunch by the river or beach and enjoy fresh fusion flavours of Perth’s many cafes, restaurants and new small bar

Rottnest Island

Only 19 km off the coast of Perth, is Rottnest Island, affectionately known as ‘Rotto’. You can catch a ferry from Fremantle, Peth’s Barrack Street Jetty and Hillarys Marina. Or arrive in style – helicopter or an air taxi. Once you arrive you will find 63 stunning beaches, 20 beautiful bays, coral reefs and ship wrecks to snorkel. Enjoy a swim or the local surf breaks. There are unique plants and animal species, you’ll meet the cutest mini marsupial, found only in Western Australia, the world famous quokka. With no cars on the roads, bicycle hire is popular, or is you prefer there is Bayseeker Bus, which will get you about the island.

Margaret River

Relax with a glass of the region’s world-renowned wine, matched with local truffles and freshwater crayfish, and experience some of the natural treasures that make the South West of Western Australia a treasure. This premium wine region is diverse with award-wining wineries, indulgent restaurants, stunning beaches, tall-timber forests, world-class surf breaks and ancient caves. All waiting for you to explore.

Western Australia’s Wildflowers

the largest on Earth, with more than 12,000 species and over 60% found nowhere else. The six-month flowering season begins in June in the Pilbara, Goldfields and along the Coral Coast. By September, it moves south and reaches Perth, finishing with a flurry in October and November throughout the South West.