TRAVEL FACTS

GETTING THERE Qantas flies from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Adelaide to Perth on a daily basis. 13-13-13; qantas.com.au

WHEN TO GO September to November for wildflowers, clear skies and mild temperatures.

WHERE TO STAY Aloft Perth is one of the city’s newest and hippest hotels, with a bar that hosts live music sessions on Friday evenings. In addition to the big design-friendly rooms, the property is well located between the city and Perth Airport. aloftperth.com

WHERE TO EAT AND DRINK

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Wild Swan, Mandoon Estate, Swan Valley:

mandoonestate.com.au

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Odyssea Beach Cafe: odysseabeachcafe.com.au

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Picnics By Design: picnicsbydesign.com.au

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Long Chim Perth: longchimperth.com

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Shadow Wine Bar: shadowwinebar.com.au

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Mechanics Institute Bar: mechanicsinstitutebar.com.au •

Sneaky Tony’s, Somewhere in Chinatown, Northbridge:

www.facebook.com/sneakytonys/

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The Bird: williamstreetbird.com

FURTHER INFORMATION

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Tourism Western Australia: westernaustralia.com

• Experience Perth: experienceperth.com