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Twenty reasons to visit Perth
Most first-time visitors to Perth say the same thing - why didn't I know how good it was?
Most first-time visitors to Perth say the same thing - why didn't I know how good it was?
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Freo's food scene is expanding in quality and sophistication.
Peppers is a rare beast in that it offers reasonable rates without making sacrifices on style or substance.
The most expensive hotel ever constructed in Australia opens its doors in Perth.
Constantly on the improve, Crown is looking very good for a 30-year-old hotel.
Someone, in some workshop somewhere, spent a lot of time engineering these "suites".
A '70s hotel is brought stylishly into 2016.
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Western Australia's capital is one of the most isolated cities on earth, separated from Australia's other major cities by the vast, desolate Nullarbor Plain. But this hasn't stopped Perth from becoming a popular destination, home to great weather, stunning beaches and surrounded by natural beauty. Visit Rottnest Island for a day of snorkelling or fishing or watch a spectacular sunset from Cottesloe Beach.