Perth and Surrounds
Opinion
Australia
Seven big myths we tell tourists about Australia, busted
Melbourne has the best coffee and Sydney has the best weather? We’re giving visitors to this country the wrong information.
- by Ben Groundwater
Rottnest Island quokkas: The big problem with selfies with 'the world's happiest animal'
Tennis stars have turned selfies with 'the world's happiest animal' into a must-have for visitors to WA's Rottnest Island. Is that really a good thing?
- by Steve Madgwick
Indigenous tours in Perth: The ancient history of the land Optus Stadium sits on
Optus Stadium, Perth's 60,000-seat sporting arena, might play a huge role in Perth's modern culture, but the land it stands on and the people who once lived there are not forgotten.
- by Ben Groundwater
Indian Pacific train journey, Sydney to Perth: Six highlights
The four-day, three night coast-to-coast Indian Pacific more than qualifies for grand train journey status.
- by Anthony Dennis
Ritz-Carlton review, Perth: The new luxury hotel that warrants a huge splurge
If you need an excuse to go West, this impressive though pricey establishment represents as good a one as you'll get.
- by Anthony Dennis
WA Museum Boola Bardip: A blueprint for the future
This innovative museum could serve as a blueprint for all Australia's cultural institutions.
- by Rob McFarland
Perth places to drink: See the best street art and places to drink on this tour
Here's a tour that highlights the artistic and liquid assets of Perth's evolving city centre.
- by Tim Richards
Indian Pacific train trips resume as Australia's state borders reopen
After a year’s hiatus, the Indian Pacific returns, ready to transport passengers in style between this vast continent’s east and west coasts.
- by Tim Richards
Samphire Rottnest: The Australian island that's now a world-class destination
Luxury has finally arrived on this quokka-filled isle, 19 kilometres from the port of Fremantle.
- by Andrea Black
52 Weekends Away: Western Australia's best weekend getaways for 2020
Relaxing resorts, endless beaches and wondrous adventure are abundant here, so go forth!
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