destination perth
Perth is Australia’s newest city, the capital of Western Australia, offering modern living with spectacular natural beauty. The City of Perth is the heart of food, culture, and tourism in Western Australia.
Western Australia produces over forty-percent of Australia’s wealth and is rightly regarded as one of the world’s major centres of energy and resources. This same wealth expresses itself in the talent and expertise of the vibrant business, academic and artistic community of nearly 2 million people who live within the city of Perth and its adjoining coastal region.
Perth is unlike any other city, its fast, urban growth and first-world centre of commerce situated along the banks of the Swan River easily connecting to renowned vineyards of the Swan Valley, the sugar white sands of the Indian Ocean aligned with iconic beach-side lifestyle that typifies Australia.
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WHAT TO DO?
VISIT OPTUS STADIUM
Go beyond your seat and see Optus Stadium from a whole new perspective!
Our expert tour guides will take you behind-the-scenes of the Prix Versailles 2019 Most Beautiful Stadium in the World, and access to areas normally reserved for the biggest names in sport and entertainment.
Admire the field of play from some of the best vantage points when you enter the stunning Victory Lounge and explore the incredible Coaches Room. Finish your tour by enjoying incredible views of the Swan River and the Perth Skyline.
If you want to discover the inner workings of our iconic Stadium, this 90-minute experience is for you!
VISIT ROTTNEST ISLAND
It’s just an hour’s ferry ride from the mainland to Rotto, where you can spend a day lapping up the sun and meeting the island’s cutest inhabitants: quokkas. The marsupials are native to Rottnest and are heavily protected, yet love to investigate and mingle with new visitors, especially those who have visited Rottnest Bakery – be warned, your cinny scroll will not be safe. They are the main patrons of Hotel Rottnest’s beer garden and the extra luxe Samphire Rottnest, so if you are lucky, expect to get up close and personal with the furry critters. Remember to always approach with caution when leaning in for a selfie.
WHAT TO see?
ART GALLERY OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA
A glittering gem at the heart of Perth’s Cultural Centre, this gallery is where you can spend a woozy weekend lost in the throes of art appreciation. Housing the official state collection, accrued since the establishment first opened way back in 1895, there are ridiculous wonders on offer. That includes Balancing Act – a space devoted to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art. Time your visit so you can watch the sunset from AGWA’s groovy rooftop bar, complete with an open-air sculpture walk, an illuminating 34-metre artwork by Christopher Pease and 360-degree views of Perth’s city skyline.
SUNSET AT KINGS PARK/BOTANICAL GARDENS
Boasting uninterrupted views of Perth City and showcasing a collection of native WA flora and fauna, it’s pretty easy to get lost in the moment at Kings Park. But there’s more to this 400-plus hectare park than meets the eye. With cultivated gardens, untamed bushland, various walking trails and plenty of lush green grass to throw down a picnic rug, it’s no surprise this popular tourist spot is visited by millions of people each year. And in the summer, there’s even more reason to visit with the pop-up movies by Moonlight Cinema.
WHERE TO EAT?
WILDFLOWER
Wildflower’s innovative menu is headed by the Indigenous culinary calendar, meaning ingredients are harvested and foraged according to the Noongar six seasons. As your dining experience unfolds over a four-, six- or eight-course degustation, you can take in sweeping views across the Swan River and city skyline. It’s worth playing with Wildflower’s cocktail list too, where native Australian ingredients steal the spotlight, including Davidson plum, strawberry gum, fingerlime and quandong.
Level 4, Como The Treasury, 1 Cathedral Ave, Perth 6000
YIAMAS
Sharing is caring, right? Well, at Yiamas the warm welcome and open-air courtyard encourages diners to share a selection of ancient Greek-influenced dishes. Rally a batch of your best buds, fill the table with charred octopus, dolmades and souvlaki, and settle in for a feast. Just be sure to order enough baklava to go around.
26 Denis St, Subiaco, Perth 6008