Perth and Surrounds
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!
Best urban walks in Australia: The 10 best city walks to do
Australians, there's no need to head to the country just to get a good walk in. Here are 10 of the best walks to do without leaving the city.
- by David Whitley