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Perth's most exhilarating escape rooms

Perth’s escape rooms are brilliantly themed and designed to fire up your imagination. Participants can enjoy working with teammates to solve an array of creative riddles and thrilling tasks to permit their timely escape. Check out the escape rooms we’ve scouted across Perth below. [widget-v2-html]data-prop-widget-view=grid data-prop-widget-mo...

Four ways to make the most of Rottnest Island year-round

Where else can you stroll along one of 63 secluded beaches (during peak season), take a quokka selfie, receive a massage from a Balinese masseuse that has worked on professional athletes and retire to a beach-front restaurant with cocktail in hand, all in one day? Finding a destination that can satisfy your holiday craving without taking up more...

Islands for Birdwatching

WA's offshore islands are a paradise for birdwatchers as many of the birds aren't exposed to most of the predators found on mainland. These islands are home to an extensive range of beautiful birds and seabirds, as well as some quintessentially Australian flora and fauna. Christmas Island (2600km...

Boating down south

The coastal stretch from Bunbury to Busselton is packed with opportunities to head out on the water for boating, wreck-exploring and whale watching. Packed with boat ramps, beaches and sheltered bays, the region perfectly caters for boating enthusiasts and amateurs alike. ​ The coastal stretch from Bunbury to Busselton is packed with opportuni...

Explore Bunbury

Bunbury, often named as the ‘City of 3 Waters’ is situated just 90 minutes from Perth and is one of the state’s largest regional cities. The laid back, seaside port city oozes a cosmopolitan edgy atmosphere, with a massive event calendar, boutique shops, street art and funky cafes dominating the CBD. It is however, the waters that surround the ...

Wildflowers in WA

From the vibrant fields of white and pink Everlastings in the Goldfields, to the delicate spider orchids that bloom in the rocky landscape of the Kalbarri National Park, flower enthusiasts will get their fix when the state blushes with wildflowers, from June to November. ​ From the vibrant fields of white and pink Everlastings in the Goldfield...

Surfing in WA

The West Australian coastline is home to several of the world’s most iconic surf breaks and travel destinations, including Margaret River and Gnaraloo. That’s what happens when you combine a population of 3 million people, a 10,000km coastline and massive swells rolling in from the Indian and Southern Oceans. From Broome to Esperance, for beginn...

Places to go in Dunsborough & Yallingup

Four stunning attractions & natural wonders of Dunsborough & Yallingup that you have to go to... ​ Four stunning attractions & natural wonders of Dunsborough & Yallingup that you have to go to... Ngilgi Cave Learn about an Aboriginal legend and listen to the Dreamtime story of Ngilgi and Wolgine as you gaze up at limestone shawl formations. Ex...

Caving in WA

Western Australia’s ancient landscape is honeycombed with caves and many of these complex and fragile karst systems are open to the public. Enter and be amazed by these massive labyrinths decorated intricately with limestone crystal formations. ​ Western Australia’s ancient landscape is honeycombed with caves and many of these complex and fragi...

Explore Ferguson Valley

No longer constrained to simple agricultural villages, The Ferguson Valley is now bursting with life and bustling businesses. Producing some of Australia’s best alternative wine varieties, the region is a go-to for those foodies and wine connoisseurs. The Stunning landscape is peppered with vines, coastal plains and dense Jarrah forest provides ...

Explore Boyup Brook

Boyup Brook is the original American West style country town, home to the state’s largest country music festival, the famous Harvey Dickson’s Country Music Centre and the annual rodeo weekend. There’s also plenty of parts, Aussie wildlife, walking trails and canoeing to be enjoyed. Boyup Brook is the original American West style country town, ...