Wave Rock is an impressive rock formation that looks like a breaking wave. 4 hours drive East of Perth it could be doable as a day trip but best explored along with a night out in the Golden Outback. How to get to Wave Rock It’s a 4 hour drive from Perth on relatively good …
On my road trip from Perth to Esperance I stopped in York for a few hours but it would also make the perfect day trip from Perth. York is a charming town and the oldest in land settlement in WA. How to get to York From Perth, York is about a 1 hour 20 minute …
Ultimate guide to a road trip from Perth to Esperance in Western Australia. Esperance Esperance hosts many of Australia’s best beaches including Lucky Bay in Cape Le Grand National Park which is often voted Australia’s best beach and has the whitest sand in the country. An 8 hour drive from Perth it is the perfect …
Western Australia is known for its beautiful beaches. While the likes of Exmouth and Esperance are often voted best in Australia, Perth city (where 90% of Western Australians live) has some pretty good contenders. Little Salmon Bay This was my favourite beach in Rottnest Island. The water was so clear I could open my eyes …
With many wholesome activities in Perth, the capital of Western Australia’s markets is one of the highlights. From live music, food and wellness activities there’s heaps to enjoy. Scarborough Sunset Markets Every Saturday in the Winter and every Thursday in the Summer this is my personal favourite. Live music with lots of food stalls it …
While you may have uttered the words “not my first rodeo”, this post will help you get ready for the real thing. While rodeos began in the U.S., the Australian Outback has many rodeo events where I attended my very first. Where and when are rodeos? In Australia, rodeos are on at different times of …
Brisbane, the capital of Queensland, is where many travellers stop over when driving up or down the East Coast of Australia. Nestled only a few hours between Byron Bay and Rainbow Beach (K’Gari Island) either side many backpackers and road trippers stop in Brisbane for at least a day or two. However, if you are …
A guide to great experiences all within a day trip from Perth city. While Perth is known as the most isolated city in the world, being closer to Singapore than Sydney, there are a number of amazing things to do within a few hours’ drive away making for wonderful day trips. Swan River Valley Western …
In the suburb of Northbridge in Perth’s CBD, there a a number of hidden bars and speakeasy’s that make this quiet daytime neighbour hood a lively and fun night out. How to find these secret bars There are a number of articles online listing the different hidden bars including To name a few For Sneaky …
Rottnest Island just off the coast of Perth, Western Australia is home to the only place in the world you can see the friendly Quokka in the wild and world class beaches. When visited in September 2024 I also saw dolphins, humpback whales, fur seals and a skink! This guide will help you plan and …