Hit the beach, stroll through the treetops, then sleep in a prison…Here’s how to spend 48 hours in Perth
From blissful beaches to a bustling food scene, don’t skip this Aussie city
THIS foodie haven on Australia’s stunning west coast may be closer to Singapore than Sydney, but it’s definitely worth a stop-off.
Expect beach-side neighbourhoods, a buzzing waterfront and beautiful open parks from the country’s third largest city.
Hit the treetops
Not quite as dizzying as Sydney Harbour Bridge, but just as thrilling, is a tiptoe among the tops of eucalyptus trees in Kings Park.
Take the free for a bird’s-eye view of cockatoos.
Or catch the ferry to car-free 40 minutes away – tickets cost £35 return.
Hire a bike for £18 and cycle around the rugged coastline.
Visit Swan Valley
Check out the city’s street-art scene with a £28 that includes a gallery visit and free drink, then hit The museum to battle it out on retro games consoles, entry £10.
Half an hour north-east lies Swan Valley, Western Australia’s oldest wine region.
Indulge in tastings at the , £15, then tuck into The Big Board, £40 – an epic spread of ham, cheese and olives at artisan shop .
Scoff burger spring rolls
Housed in a restored Victorian building, does creative pub grub.
Feeling fancy?
Book a table at , celeb chef David Thompson’s Asian-inspired urban restaurant, and order the pad Thai, £21.
Next, pop over to Laundry & Noodle Bar for a delicious lychee mojito bubble tea, £7.
cost from £16 a night, while private doubles are £69.
Doubles cost £130. to Perth cost from £506 return.