Perth
Push-button nostalgia: Australia’s only game console museum a surprise delight
Now you can indulge your childhood or teenage love for Space Invaders or Mario Kart.
- by Sue Williams
Destination guide
Western Australia
Perth
Your ultimate guide to where to stay, eat and the must-see highlights.
Six hidden highlights of Perth most visitors miss
You’ve seen Kings Park, made a splash at Cottesloe Beach and got your selfie with a quokka; now it’s time to see what else there is to do.
- by Julia D'Orazio
The best places to eat in Perth
No longer the wild West, Perth’s dining scene has come of age, from cool bars to elegant fine-diners.
- by Max Veenhuyzen
20 things that will surprise first-time visitors to Perth
The best beaches of any Australian city, a fascinating history and abundant wildlife are just some of the surprises in store.
- by David Whitley
The best places to stay in Perth
From riverside retreats to eerie prison stays, these 12 hotels provide memorable pillow talk.
- by Julia D'Orazio
The best times to visit Perth
Perth, a sleepy city? Hardly. The west coast capital has upped the ante with festivals across all seasons.
- by Julia D'Orazio
The must-do highlights of Perth in three days
Art, nature and great food and drinks - you’re spoilt for choice in this laid-back coastal metropolis. Here’s how to fit in the highlights during a short visit.
- by Julia D'Orazio
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