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The places only locals know
Find something new to discover in WA.
It doesn't matter if you're West Aussie local or a first time visitor, this site is here to help you explore the best of WA.
PERTH DAY TRIPS
February 26, 2024
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A guide to the best day trips from Perth in under 2-hours from the city.
January 1, 2024
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The insider's guide on how to have the best day trip to Rottnest Island, including the best options for getting there, how to get around and what to do.
November 6, 2022
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Guide on how to visit Penguin Island in Perth. How to get there, where to see penguins, walk trails and other attractions on Penguin Island.
March 9, 2022
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Located near Chidlow in the Perth Hills, Lake Leschenaultia has an old-world charm that offers the perfect city escape. Lake Leschenaultia is a perfect outing for […]
BEST OF WA
December 10, 2023
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The Pinnacle Desert is one of West Australia's most unique landscapes. Find out here all you need to know to plan an amazing trip to the Pinnacles with this guide.
June 13, 2020
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Western Australia is the largest state in Australia and takes up one-third of the whole country. However, with so much terrain to cover it’s not easy […]
March 14, 2019
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One of the most unique aspects of Australia’s mid-west region is the architectural legacy of Monsignor John Cyril Hawes. Built between 1919 and 1939, this legacy […]
June 12, 2018
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The wildflowers of Western Australia are one of the most spectacular flower displays in the world. Between July and October, many parts of the state become […]
ROAD TRIPS
July 3, 2024
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West Australia is the self-declared road trip state and one of the best road trips in Western Australia is this drive along the gorgeous Coral Coast […]
January 25, 2019
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It’s only a three-hour drive from Perth to Margaret River, but as we all know, life’s about the journey, so why rush it? With so many […]
May 30, 2018
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This post contains affiliate links. Over the years I’ve travelled around Western Australia in many different ways. I’ve gone backpacker style on the hop on, hop […]
February 14, 2018
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Are you planning a road trip across Western Australia? Maybe you’re hoping to take the kids to a caravan park in WA’s south-west during the school […]