Welcome to Perth

Laid-back, liveable Perth has wonderful weather, beautiful beaches and an easygoing character. About as close to Bali as to some of Australia's eastern state capitals, Perth's combination of big-city attractions with relaxed and informal surrounds offers an appealing lifestyle for locals and lots to do for visitors. It's a sophisticated, cosmopolitan city with myriad bars, restaurants and cultural activities all... Read More

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Best in the West: Australia’s secret city

The diminutive city of Fremantle, on Australia’s west coast, is well regarded for its live music and trailblazing craft beer scene. A short trip from Perth, it is not unlike England’s Brighton – the smaller and more eccentric seaside cousin of the big city to the north. Like Brighton, part of the city’s immediate charm is found in its ornate buildings from another era, as well as the creative locals that inhabit them. Thanks to these eclectic souls Fremantle is now one of the must-stay places for anyone heading Down Under.

Set in a former warehouse in East Fremantle, The Mantle has restaurants, bars, a collaborative working space and art. Image by Hayley Burrows / Lonely Planet
Sebastian Neylan
Lonely Planet Writer

Exploring West Australia's craft beer scene

Hoppy and assertive IPAs and subtle and zesty Belgian-style farmhouse ales are now all the rage in craft beer bars around the world, but in Western Australia the trend for full-flavoured and interesting brews actually kicked off three decades ago.

Back in 1984, the Matilda Bay Brewing Company (matildabay.com.au) launched as Australia's first craft brewery in the Sail & Anchor pub in the sleepy port town of Fremantle. Within a few years, brews like Redback wheat beer and Dogbolter dark lager were waking up Aussie tastebuds attuned to more innocuous flavours. In 2000, when Little Creatures commenced brewing in a former crocodile farm in Fremantle's Fishing Boat Harbour, the town's legacy as the birthplace of Australian craft beer was secure.
Brett Atkinson
Lonely Planet Writer

On the trail of West Australia's cute and not-so cute wildlife

In Australia's Wild West, even a cursory glance from your car window reveals an incredible richness of wildlife. Beyond well-known fauna like bottlenose dolphins and migrating whale sharks, you can seek out cavorting sea lions, strutting brolga and marsupials who definitely aren't camera shy. Here are just a few lesser-known inhabitants of Australia's largest state.

Western Australia is so rich in wildlife that critters might just come looking for you, like this curious quokka. Image by Katy Clemmans / Moment / Getty Images
Steve Waters
Lonely Planet Writer
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$535.78 Small group tours

2-Day Margaret River Wine Tour for Food Lovers from Perth

The Margaret River Wine Region offers a superb blend of indulgent experiences and stunning nature. This tour will suit all wine enthusiasts, offering an afternoon of wine tasting whilst still enjoying the diversity of sightseeing and other attractions.
$1699 Small group tours

Western Australia Discoverer

Looking for a better way to see Western Australia than on a big bus tour? We're here to help. This eight-day tour loops east from Perth to the Esperance region, along the stunning southern coast and back up the west coast through the famous wine region of Margaret River. On top of that, you’ll get a prime mix of hiking and outdoor pursuits, diverse scenery, and deep history. All killer, no filler.
$2602.16 Small group tours

19-Day Perth to Darwin Safari including Monkey Mia, Karijini, Ningaloo Reef and the Kimberley Region

This extensive tour to Darwin will allow you to visit the Monkey Mia Dolphins, snorkel the Ningaloo Reef, explore the depths of ancient Karijini, relax on Cable Beach in Broome and venture along the Gibb River Road; one of the country’s most challenging journeys to explore the rugged Kimberley Region. Visit breathtaking gorges and waterholes, beautiful camp grounds and working cattle stations, see the Bungle Bungles and finish in the tropical city of Darwin.
$402.99 Small group tours

3-Day South West Tour from Perth Including Margaret River, Busselton and Albany

Leave the bustling city of Perth behind you and spend 3 days exploring Western Australia's beautiful South West region. Your Perth to Albany journey takes you through some of the state's most gorgeous towns including Denmark, Pemberton, Augusta, Margaret River and Busselton.
$495.10 Small group tours

4-Day Monkey Mia Tour Including Wild Dolphin Encounter, The Pinnacles and Kalbarri

With the city of Perth behind you, the next 4 days will be spent heading north exploring Western Australia's breathtaking coastline. Your return journey will take you along the Indian Ocean then through The Pinnacles Desert, get you up close and personal with the dolphins of Monkey Mia and sandboarding on the Lancelin sand dunes.
$671.65 Small group tours

5-Night Perth to Exmouth Tour Including The Pinnacles, Monkey Mia and Ningaloo Reef

Leaving the cosmopolitan city of Perth in your wake, your destination is Exmouth. The next 5 days will take you north along Western Australia's breathtaking coastline along the Indian Ocean, taking The Pinnacles Desert and the dolphins of Monkey Mia along the way. Your journey continues to Ningaloo Reef then concludes with the pristine white sand beaches of Exmouth.
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