Elizabeth Quay Perth Guide: What It’s Actually Like and Whether It’s Worth Your Time
An honest local guide to Elizabeth Quay Perth: the Bell Tower, water park, ferries, dining, best times to visit and whether it’s worth your time.
Category: Things to Do
Reabold Hill Summit: Perth’s Highest Natural Viewpoint and Best Sunset Spot
Reabold Hill sits at Perth’s highest natural point on the Swan Coastal Plain, offering 360-degree views of the Indian Ocean, CBD, and Darling Scarp. Just 15 kilometres from the city, this accessible boardwalk summit is perfect for sunset, sunrise, or a family walk through Bold Park’s native bushland.
South Perth Foreshore: Perth’s Best Skyline Views, Picnics, Cycling & StrEATS Markets (2026 Guide)
Imagine sitting riverside as the Perth skyline shifts from gold to grey-blue. The Swan River is still. The city towers are backlit. You have a picnic, a camera, or just time to burn. This is the spot, available year-round, and just 2.5 kilometres from the CBD. This is Perth’s premium waterfront parkland, the South Perth […]
State Buildings Perth: Heritage Architecture, Award-Winning Dining, and Luxury in the Heart of the CBD
State Buildings Perth: Where Heritage Meets Haute Cuisine Three heritage buildings. One perfect afternoon. No timeline pressure. This is State Buildings, the seven-hectare precinct at St Georges Terrace and Barrack Street that has quietly become Perth’s most compelling destination for people who take dining, architecture, and history seriously. You’ll walk through a courtyard designed the […]
Swan Valley Perth: Wine, Wildlife and a Perfect Day Trip from the City
Most people come to the Swan Valley for the wine and leave talking about the kangaroo that wandered up to their picnic table. That is the secret of Western Australia’s oldest wine region. It is only 25 minutes from the Perth CBD, the vines have been producing since the 1830s, and somewhere along the way […]
Trigg Beach Perth: Where Experienced Surfers Go. Reef Breaks, Body Surfing, and Local Culture Away from the Tourist Vibe
Trigg Beach: For the Surfers Who Know What They’re Doing There are beaches where you can wade in and float on your back. Trigg isn’t one of them. Trigg Beach is where Perth’s experienced surfer community actually goes. Not the beginners learning on foam boards. Not the families looking for a place to cool off. […]
Bathers Beach, Fremantle: Perth’s Only Licensed Beach (And Why That Matters)
Bathers Beach in Fremantle is Perth’s only licensed beach where you can legally drink on the sand, complete with a beachfront restaurant, sheltered swimming, and an active arts precinct. Just 25 minutes from the city, it’s the perfect afternoon escape with history, culture, and a killer sunset.
Cottesloe Beach: Why Perth’s Most Iconic Beach Still Gets It Right
Cottesloe Beach Perth: pure white sand, swimming, Indiana Tea House, Sculpture by the Sea, sunsets, families, couples. 20 min from CBD by train. Iconic.
Rockingham Beach Perth: Calm Turquoise Waters, Dolphins & Island Escapes
Rockingham Beach is 45km south of Perth—calm turquoise waters, 200+ dolphins, family-friendly swimming, and easy Penguin Island access. A day trip that feels like an escape.
Serpentine Falls Perth: Your Complete Guide to the Perth Hills’ Favourite Swimming Hole
Serpentine Falls: 55km southeast of Perth, 4 walking tracks, granite rock pool, kangaroos, wildflowers. Entry $15-17/vehicle. Check water quality before swimming. Complete visitor guide.