Cottesloe Beach marks the beginning of Western Australia’s Sunset Coast, a 40-kilometre stretch of pristine white-sand beaches named for their stunning sunsets over the Indian Ocean. Dubbed “Cott,” it was voted Australia’s best metropolitan beach by Guardian readers—just one dip in its crystal blue waters on a warm, sunny day will help you understand why.

The best time to visit Cottesloe Beach is during the warmer Western-Australian months of October to April. Set aside a morning here for some sea-gazing, coffee-sipping and people-watching action.

Honouring the city’s love affair with its iconic Swan River, Elizabeth Quay is a prestigious waterfront precinct named after Queen Elizabeth II during her Diamond Jubilee. There are tonnes of entertainment and leisure options here; you can take a stroll on the Elizabeth Quay Bridge (a popular Perth photo spot for tourists), enjoy alfresco dining, hear stories of Perth’s intriguing aboriginal past, or hop on a sightseeing cruise.

The quaint port town of Fremantle is a must-do day trip for visitors to Perth. Be sure to visit the bustling Fremantle Markets and home in on carts of locally made goods—choose from authentic Aussie souvenirs, eclectic homeware, or decadent desserts like creamy cupcakes and mouth-watering gelato. 

Do make a grub stop at Little Creatures for a pint and a pizza; this local brewery will not disappoint.  

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Fancy an unforgettable rooftop dining experience offering splendid views of Perth city and the Swan River? Enter Wallflower, where dishes are informed by the seasons and executed flawlessly with locally-sourced produce—be they foraged bush-meats or indigenous blooms. 

James Litston who reviewed the restaurant in The Telegraph calls it a “coming together of regional produce and indigenous influence.” 

Sipping on an ice-cold beer while chomping on juicy burgers at the iconic Picabar is probably one of the best things you can do in Perth at night. Tucked into the corner of the Perth Cultural Centre, you can enjoy your pint outdoors in the courtyard while mulling over your next creative endeavour. 

To capture the most intriguing Perth photos, take a three-hour drive northwards from Perth. You will arrive at The Pinnacles at Nambung National Park, an iconic landscape in Western Australia resembling a scene from a science fiction movie. Visitors have described meandering through the limestone rock formations as an out-of-this-world experience.

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