Let’s cut to the chase: You want to know what’s for dinner. And breakfast. And lunch. And which wine pairs best with which dish. Rest assured, there are food and wine experiences everywhere you turn in Western Australia, thanks to our abundance of world-class wineries, upscale bars, microbreweries, gourmet events and creative cooks who are making native ingredients sing.
Surrender yourself to the South West. The salty spray of waves and towering forests awaken the senses, while premium wines and exquisite local produce provide ever-lasting appreciation for the bounty of land and sea. Sit back on a four-day, 756-kilometre jaunt through spectacular scenery and world-class wine country.
Eight sensational wine regions are waiting to be sampled within a day’s drive or a short scenic charter flight from Perth.
Personifying laidback charm and urban cool Perth is a city of raw natural beauty. With a day to play in Australia’s sunniest capital, dip into urban parks and wildlife, arts and culture, a variety of shopping options, alleyway bars and fine dining – all under a brilliant blue sky. Just a short hop from the city, Kings Park emerges as a green haven on the banks of the sparkling Swan River. A meeting place thousands of years in the making, it’s now one of the world’s largest urban parks. Walk or cycle the serene trails, find some shade, lay out ...
Tantalise your tastebuds with a day trip to Perth’s pantry, where producers, brewers, distillers and winemakers draw on hundreds of years of food and drink heritage to create unforgettable culinary experiences. Welcome to the Swan Valley, Western Australia's oldest wine region. Spread a picnic rug under the shade of a eucalyptus tree and open a bottle of wine from a family-run vineyard 25 minutes away from Perth. Catch the delicate scent of wildflowers on the breeze and the sound of birds calling to one another overhead. Soaking up the relaxing rural scene, you wonder: artisan chocolate or freshly ...
A floral fanfare welcomes visitors to Swan Valley, where ancient vines and delicate wildflowers are sustained by the region’s rich fertile soil. This two-day, 105-kilometre road trip, best experienced from September to November, is your chance to unplug, unwind and savour life’s simple pleasures. Head out from Perth, along a magic carpet of wildflowers. Shimmering rainbows dance above Bells Rapids as sunlight catches the delicate spray rising from the tumbling river and white-tipped waterfalls. Beyond the water, an equally dazzling kaleidoscope of colour is found in flower-filled pastures. Immerse ...
Fremantle – or "Freo" as it's known to locals – is for the free spirits. A blend of old and new, this waterfront precinct is effortlessly cool and a must-do day trip from Perth – get there in around 30 minutes by train or car, or take it slower with a cruise along the Swan River to arrive in port. Coffee connoisseurs can start their day at the "Cappuccino Strip", a cosmopolitan hub of cafes, pubs and restaurants on the South Terrace. Then saunter the streets and alleyways, admire the colonial heritage buildings, and peruse the boutique and designer shops. ...
Busselton, Margaret River, Dunsborough, Yallingup, Cowaramup, AugustaFew regions in the entire world contain such a striking combination of treasures. Tall tree forests tower over clusters of vibrantly coloured wildflowers. Fragrant scrub edges a coastline of pale sandy beaches; and inland, aged vines frame the cellar doors of some of country’s best dining experiences. Then there’s the Cape to Cape Track - 135 kilometres of spectacular walking among ever-changing scenery – which book-ends the tantalising Margaret River region.
Switch off your phone and swap city streets for light-dappled forest floors, lush woodland tracks and canopy walkways. As day turns into evening, the sound of babbling streams and leaves crunching underfoot gives way to crackling campfires and tales of bushland adventures on this five day frolic looping just over 1, 000 kilometres. From Perth, tranquil Dwellingup is your first stop, and its right in the heart of tall-tree country. Feel utterly dwarfed by nature's giants as a section of the Bibbulmun Track winds its way through ancient jarrah and marri forests towards Balingup's Golden Valley Tree ...
Sun, sand and scenery, this five-day, 605-kilometre trip from Perth to Margaret River urges you to kick back and embrace the barefoot luxury synonymous with the South West. Australia’s sunniest capital, Perth is a mash-up of urban sophistication and natural beauty. By day, hit Cottesloe beach, swan around the Swan River, shop for threads at designer boutiques, and explore Kings Park Botanic Garden – a massive green wonderland with panoramic views over the city below. By night, the social scene explodes across the city’s many hotels, celebrated restaurants, alfresco breweries, laneway bars and ...
From coastal and cultural attractions to award-winning cellar doors, this three-day, 583-kilometre journey is a fantastic introduction to the unparalleled wonders of Margaret River and Dunsborough. Put on your hiking boots, lay out a towel on a secluded beach or pull up a chair at a world-class winery, and forget about the world for a while. Pointing south from Perth, pause in Dunsborough for picnic provisions. As turquoise waters lap at your feet, get acquainted with the region’s captivating coastal beauty on a stroll along Meelup Beach, Eagle Bay or Bunker Bay. Carve out a section of the iconic ...
All the romance of the open road beckons in this "best of" collection of the South West – a journey of waves, wine and wilderness across 8 days and 1, 187 kilometres. Escape the ordinary to a region renowned for its diverse experiences and wondrous settings. Set off from buzzing Perth to Bunbury, where every day feels like Sunday and friendly dolphins smile at you at the shore. It’s a short journey from there to Busselton to stroll the iconic, 1, 800 metre long jetty over calm waters. Dunsborough, perched on the banks of the gorgeous, turquoise-tinged Geographe Bay, provides ...
Are you seeking barefoot luxury and a deep connection to nature? This 9-14 day adventure around the South West Edge certainly delivers. Dive into encounters with dolphins, sip mind-blowing wines, walk amid towering karri forests, and unwind to the sounds of the ocean – all in the same day. Hit the road from Perth (Boorloo) to reach the port town of Bunbury. Wade in the crystal clear waters while the cheekiest locals (wild dolphins) swim around you. Point the compass towards Margaret River, a premium holiday destination with hills rich in vegetation and iconic surf breaks. Raise a glass at ...