<strong>Perth: </strong>With Qantas making Perth the hub for their long-range nonstop Dreamliner flights from Europe in March 2018, more people will be able to discover Western Australia's capital.
Perth: With Qantas making Perth the hub for their long-range nonstop Dreamliner flights from Europe in March 2018, more people will be able to discover Western Australia's capital.
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<strong>Alfred's Pizzeria: </strong>Brilliant cocktails, the perfect playlist and impeccable handmade pizzas come together in in Alfred's Pizzeria, one of the coolest speakeasies in one of the coolest cities in the Southern Hemisphere.
Alfred's Pizzeria: Brilliant cocktails, the perfect playlist and impeccable handmade pizzas come together in in Alfred's Pizzeria, one of the coolest speakeasies in one of the coolest cities in the Southern Hemisphere.
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<strong>Fromage Artisans:</strong> Fromage Artisans offers an optional cheese-tasting experience with their array of fine wines and drinks, served up in a former bank vault.
Fromage Artisans: Fromage Artisans offers an optional cheese-tasting experience with their array of fine wines and drinks, served up in a former bank vault.
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<strong>Helvetica: </strong>There are upwards of 30 small bars within 10 minutes' walk of the city center including Helvetica, which specializes in whisky cocktails.
Helvetica: There are upwards of 30 small bars within 10 minutes' walk of the city center including Helvetica, which specializes in whisky cocktails.
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<strong>Perth workout: </strong>The Indian Ocean calls at every opportunity, with Perth offering easy access to stunning beaches where you can swim or surf.
Perth workout: The Indian Ocean calls at every opportunity, with Perth offering easy access to stunning beaches where you can swim or surf.
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<strong>King's Park: </strong>At 400 hectares in size, King's Park's one of the world's largest inner-city parks. Two thirds of it is protected bushland, which celebrates the region's unique native biodiversity.
King's Park: At 400 hectares in size, King's Park's one of the world's largest inner-city parks. Two thirds of it is protected bushland, which celebrates the region's unique native biodiversity.
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<strong>Western Australian Botanic Garden: </strong>The Western Australian Botanic Garden in King's Park holds more than 3,000 species of the state's diverse and spectacular flora.
Western Australian Botanic Garden: The Western Australian Botanic Garden in King's Park holds more than 3,000 species of the state's diverse and spectacular flora.
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<strong>Dining in Perth: </strong>The city hosts multiple annual food festivals throughout the year. It also has a vibrant restaurant scene featuring many well-known chefs.
Dining in Perth: The city hosts multiple annual food festivals throughout the year. It also has a vibrant restaurant scene featuring many well-known chefs.
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<strong>Long Chim: </strong>David Thompson's fiery Thai restaurant Long Chim is one of them. The Australian chef is best known for his restaurant Nahm, located in London and Bangkok.
Long Chim: David Thompson's fiery Thai restaurant Long Chim is one of them. The Australian chef is best known for his restaurant Nahm, located in London and Bangkok.
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<strong>Mandoon Winery: </strong>Western Australia is well-known for its brilliant wines. Mandoon Winery is just 20 minutes from the city center.
Mandoon Winery: Western Australia is well-known for its brilliant wines. Mandoon Winery is just 20 minutes from the city center.
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<strong>Mandoon Wine: </strong>Mandoon means "place of many trees" in the Nyungar language. The estate is Western Australia's most-awarded boutique winery, in operation in some form since 1840.
Mandoon Wine: Mandoon means "place of many trees" in the Nyungar language. The estate is Western Australia's most-awarded boutique winery, in operation in some form since 1840.
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<strong>Rottnest Island: </strong>It may not have the most enticing name, but Rottnest Island is an iconic spot for Perthites. It's home to the quokka, a ridiculously cute, herbivorous marsupial about the size of a domestic cat, and plenty of beautiful beaches.
Rottnest Island: It may not have the most enticing name, but Rottnest Island is an iconic spot for Perthites. It's home to the quokka, a ridiculously cute, herbivorous marsupial about the size of a domestic cat, and plenty of beautiful beaches.
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<strong>Walking tour:</strong> Two Feet and a Heartbeat is a popular walking tour that hits up many of Perth's highlights.
Walking tour: Two Feet and a Heartbeat is a popular walking tour that hits up many of Perth's highlights.
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<strong>Humpback whales: </strong>The channel between Rottnest Island and the mainland hosts an annual humpback whale migration which visitors can experience between September and early December.
Humpback whales: The channel between Rottnest Island and the mainland hosts an annual humpback whale migration which visitors can experience between September and early December.
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<strong>Wolf Lane: </strong>Wolf Lane is a pedestrian lane that was revitalized as part of a project to make the most of the city's urban spaces. It features cafes, bars and a mix of art. One especially eye-catching work comes from Peter Drew, an Australian artist whose poster-sized images of real Australians from over the years come with the word "Aussie" prominently stamped in capital letters.
Wolf Lane: Wolf Lane is a pedestrian lane that was revitalized as part of a project to make the most of the city's urban spaces. It features cafes, bars and a mix of art. One especially eye-catching work comes from Peter Drew, an Australian artist whose poster-sized images of real Australians from over the years come with the word "Aussie" prominently stamped in capital letters.
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<strong>COMO The Treasury: </strong>New Perth luxury hotel COMO The Treasury was converted from a 140-year-old former state building.
COMO The Treasury: New Perth luxury hotel COMO The Treasury was converted from a 140-year-old former state building.
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<strong>Jed Gerrard's Wildflower: </strong>Como offers multiple dining and drinking options, the standout of which is Wildflower under Chef Jed Gerrard.
Jed Gerrard's Wildflower: Como offers multiple dining and drinking options, the standout of which is Wildflower under Chef Jed Gerrard.
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<strong>Wildflower: </strong>This top floor restaurant celebrates remarkable indigenous ingredients from the six seasons of the Nyungar people's calendar, worked into brilliantly crafted menus that have received both public and critical acclaim.
Wildflower: This top floor restaurant celebrates remarkable indigenous ingredients from the six seasons of the Nyungar people's calendar, worked into brilliantly crafted menus that have received both public and critical acclaim.
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<strong>Foraged ingredients: </strong>This starter of small bites at Wildflower was made using locally foraged produce.
Foraged ingredients: This starter of small bites at Wildflower was made using locally foraged produce.
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