WA Museum Boola Bardip has finally opened, and with it, a brand-new casual dining experience, Epoch, featuring dishes inspired by native WA, complete with locally sourced ingredients.
Whether you’re looking for a cold beer or a crisp cider, there are plenty of venues within 45 minutes drive of the city to explore. We checked out a few of the local favourites.
Whether you are just finishing work or looking for ideas for your next night out, the city breweries are always a great option to visit all year round. Here are three of the best, from local fan favourites, SA imports and fantastic fruity fusions.
If you have young kids, the thought of taking the family out for a meal can be cause for stress. Let Localista reduce the pressure with this round up of restaurants and cafes across Perth offering fantastic indoor playrooms for children. All you’ll need to do is sit back and relax with delicious food and drinks while the children are kept busy.
Kids love fishing, but it requires a lot of gear, expertise and effort, and often for little reward. On the other hand, squid fishing, or squidding, requires very little gear and no bait. Simply head down to the general store, pick up a cheap rod or hand line and squid jig and you are away- and you don’t have to be an expert! Kids love these ugly-but-fascinating creatures and there is none of the tricky filleting and scaling to worry about.
Located on Hay Street under the iiNet building opposite Subiaco Square, BARK Subiaco is the cosiest and coolest small bar in the area, making it the perfect place to chill out on a rainy day or night with friends. Roughly the size of a lounge room, it also holds the title of Subiaco’s smallest small bar, although when the sun is shining, the dog-friendly alfresco seating out front is a popular place to be.
Whether you enjoy a classic vanilla shake or a fancier shake with sprinkles, cream or a donut on top (or even something boozy), Perth is home to some of the best milkshakes around. Here’s our run-down on where to try your next magical milkshake.
Whether you are looking for a place to spend date night or somewhere to grab a drink and escape the colder weather, there are many clubs and bars across Perth where you can experience quality jazz music. Grab yourself a cocktail and immerse yourself in a night of jazz with some of the cosiest jazz bars across Perth.
With over 80 breweries in the state, and hundreds of unique and funky craft beers to try, WA is pumping out some of the best craft beers in Australia and the world. For all the hop heads out there, here’s a few choice breweries to visit this summer across Perth.
It’s been 20 years since Raffaele (Raffe), fresh off the boat from Rome, opened Delisio in Subiaco, serving beautiful hard-crust pizzas and authentic cooked-to-order pasta. With options for dine-in, or takeaway, the customers at the Boardroom bar on Rokeby are grateful for the authentic Italian.
One of the best ways to get to know Perth's local food scene is by wandering around the streets, discovering new bars and eateries. Even better when you have a handy guide who knows where all the best spots are! There are a handful of walking tours that focus on exploring Perth's culinary gems and local delights. These tour operators seek to showcase Perth's best venues, restaurants and bars, and it is guaranteed that you'll leave at once satisfied and hungry for more. We've scouted out some of Perth's best walking tours for foodies to help you delve into Perth's exploding bar and restaurants scene. Tighten your shoelaces and loosen your belt
The Perth bar scene is surprisingly vibrant, filled with quirky hidden bars to whisk you away from the hustle and bustle of city life. From speakeasies that require a password to enter, to a bar that specialises in Japanese whiskey, discover Perth's best alleyway and basement bars and find a new favourite spot for a drink, all tucked away in some of the CBD's most iconic locations.
As the days become a little cooler, the Perth Hills offer an escape from the hustle of the city with an abundance of peaceful trails across the majestic Darling Scarp. Embrace the beauty of our native bushland with these trails that cater to all levels of ability and range, from quick loops around natural springs to longer, half-day jaunts. Our top 3 picks also showcase the wildflowers and birdlife native to the area so you’ll be sure to find a trail that will captivate the whole family.
Look no further than the Perth Hills for wineries where dogs are more than welcome. La Fattoria, Fairbrossen Winery, Hainault Vineyard and more are lovers of their own dogs and will welcome yours with open arms as you sip on a glass of their fine vino. Scenic views, great wine and your pup - what more could you want?
With more and more businesses and individuals embracing the sustainability movement, there is a growing demand for accommodation options that are in line with the eco-conscious ethos. In the Margaret River region, this trend has been adopted by several accommodation operators who are building eco-friendly housing options for travellers hoping to reduce their carbon footprint. One of the newest has even been architecturally designed to allow in natural lighting and cross ventilation, using rainwater and solar heating to keep its occupants comfy. Check out some of the most eco-friendly accommodation options in Margaret River for your next holid
With summer right around the corner, what better way to kickstart your morning, or nurse a hangover, than with a sun-drenched brunch alongside your four-legged friend. So, before securing your Sunday brunch plans consider one of these dog-friendly cafes open for sit-down meals across Perth. Check them out here:
From stunning sculptures to interactive street art installations, Mandurah is home to some truly outstanding art. Uncover gems from local talents all across the city, inspired by the unique landscapes of the estuary, the amazing native fauna and flora, and the history of the region.
Whether it's a pirate adventure or a Harry Potter-themed trip to Hogwarts, escape rooms are an exciting way to spend a day with friends and family. Here are our pick of escape rooms for all abilities around Perth: can you escape?
The gin scene in Perth has gone from strength to strength in recent years, with more local distilleries experimenting with local botanicals, and gin festivals popping up left right and centre. If you’re a lover of gin, there's so much to explore at Perth's boutique gin bars, with some offering over 200 local and international gins. Spend World Gin Day this year sipping on expertly crafted drinks from our pick of Perth's best gin bars.
There’s no better place to soak up Perth’s glorious sunshine than on a rooftop bar with unbeatable views of the city. From the heavenly heights of Rooftop at QT to glorious balcony views over Fremantle, the sunny city has no shortage of urban lookouts and cocktails. We present the top rooftop bars to visit across Perth - you're welcome!
Remnants of Rottnest’s military past are scattered across the Island. With heavy involvement in both World War I and II, Rottnest Island’s history includes a lengthy chapter on prisoners of war, artillery guns and secret plotting rooms. For a historic moment, Rottnest was not a holiday paradise but a critical base for the Australian army to defend its naval port across the water at Fremantle.
The local Whadjuk Noongar people have a deep connection to Wadjemup (Rottnest Island). Indeed, Wadjemup means ‘Place Across the Water Where the Spirits Are’. Their relationship with the island extends back thousands of years when low sea levels once joined Rottnest to the mainland. As well as its importance as an ancient fishing and hunting place, Wadjemup is also a source of spiritual energy, a place where spirits travel after death. The island, the surrounding Indian Ocean and the mammong (whale) is central to many Whadjuk creation dreaming stories.
Ranging from the abundant Kimberley to the nearby Darling Scarp, WA has so much to offer when it comes to waterfalls. Explore nearby waterfalls over the summer, and escape to WA's north west during the peak season in the middle of the year to witness some of WA’s most picturesque natural wonders. We’ve rounded up some of the best of the best, so pack your bathers and dive in!
Now is the perfect time to plan your family holiday to everyone’s favourite adventure island. Featuring homely cedarwood cabins and historic refashioned barracks, there are plenty of options for holiday accommodation across Rottnest Island that the whole family can get excited about. Rottnest is notorious for booking out quickly, so make sure you get in early to secure your spot, and explore our top picks for family-friendly accommodation on Rottnest.
Whether it’s for a weekend trip or the school holidays, farmstays offer a unique holiday experience for you and your whole family. Best of all, the kids have ready-made entertainment at their fingertips, including hand feeding farm animals, collecting freshly laid eggs and seeing native wildlife up close, interspersed with family visits to the local wineries and luxuries of the region.