RAC Arena Perth: the WA’s biggest indoor venue (around 15,500 seats), home to Perth Wildcats basketball and major touring concerts. History, getting there without a car, and what locals know about ticketing and event nights.
Perth Zoo: 17 hectares and 160-plus species in South Perth, reachable by a genuinely pleasant Transperth ferry crossing from Barrack Street Jetty. Tickets, keeper talks, best times to visit, and what locals do differently.
St Mary’s Cathedral Perth: a free Gothic Revival cathedral in Victoria Square built across three eras, from 1865 to a $32.9 million rebuild completed in 2009. History, mass times, and how to combine it with the nearby WA Museum and State Buildings.
Scarborough Beach Perth: surf, the heated beachside pool, where to eat, the free Surf CAT bus, parking truths and the best time to visit.
Adventure World, Bibra Lake: Perth’s only combined theme park and water park, home to the Abyss roller coaster and the Kraken funnel water slide. Season dates, pricing, height restrictions, and what locals know about avoiding the queues.
Your local guide to things to do in Swan Valley Perth: Caversham wildlife, 40 wineries, Australia’s only distillery trail, food trail and how to plan the day.
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.
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.
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: 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 […]