FALL IN LOVE WITH PERTH
Perth is the perfect introduction to Australia. This beachside city has a treasure trove of wineries, restaurants and incredible wildlife encounters – not to mention direct flights from London, too
SUN, SEA AND SERENITY
Perth is Australia’s sunniest st t capital, and Kings Park is a great place to soak up some rays. Cycle the bushland trails or picnic in the botanic gardens to experience the state’s famously diverse flora. Then there are the beaches. Perth’s coast boasts pristine white sands and brilliant azure waters. Head to Cottesloe oe for sunsets, Scarborough h for or surf and Mettam’s Pool to snorkel with marine life.
HEAVEN ON A PLATE
From rooftop restaurants to beachside cafés, foodies will be spoilt for choice in Perth. Don’t miss Wildflower restaurant, with its focus cus on native ingredients, or Odyssea, for delectable local kingfish. There’s also Northbridge, which has everything from speakeasy bars to cheap eats. Take a river cruise to the Swan n Valley for cheese and wine producers, while beer b aficionados will love Fremantle’s numerous microbreweries.
PIQUE YOUR CURIOSITY
Feed your mind with a trip to the city’s wonderful museums or galleries. In Fremantle, you’ll find the WA Maritime Museum, home to tales of shipwrecks and the winning America’s Cup yacht, A Australia II. From here, her it’s a 30-minute ferry fe to Rottnest Island. This car-free paradise offers 63 pristine beaches and the chance to spot whales and dolphins. Don’t leave without w meeting the quokkas quo (left). Only in WA, WA th these mini-marsupials have been dubbed the world’s happiest animal. Relax at Cottesloe Beach, one of Perth’s 19 city beaches