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Home » 5 Reasons Why Everyone’s Going On Holiday To Perth Now – And Why You Should Too

5 Reasons Why Everyone’s Going On Holiday To Perth Now – And Why You Should Too

30 November 2016

Perth, the coastal capital of Australia, is just five hours from Singapore. You’d never guess this bustling city once used to be a mining state. 

Whether you’re a foodie, a nature buff, or a city cat, here’s why this city is for you.

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1. Why now?

Western Australia is experiencing a new boom in tourism. Filled with cool cafes and boutiques, it’s slated to open more than 2,000 new hotel rooms by 2018.

 

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2. What to do

Hang out at some of Australia’s best beaches: Around Perth, choose from white-sand City Beach, Cottesloe or Scarborough.

 

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2. What to do

Taking a stroll down Matilda Bay, you can’t not take a picture at this iconic blue boathouse. It’s especially beautiful with the sunset hues in the background at dusk!

 

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3. Where to eat

Margaret River is Western Australia’s foodie capital.

Try the restaurants at famous wineries like Leeuwin Estate. In Perth, indulge in modern Australian cuisine at Balthazar.

 

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4. Where to shop

Along George Street in East Fremantle and Wray Street in South Fremantle (Perth suburbs), you’ll find hipster homeware and clothing stores.

 

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4. Where to shop

Americans, rejoice! Perth is probably the closest country to Singapore where you can get a dose of Target. Go bananas!

 

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5. Where to stay

New luxury hotel Crown Towers Perth opens December 2016 and has sweeping views of the city.

Alternatively, there are many affordable, trendy apartments listed on Airbnb! 

 

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By Aimee Chan, founder of www.suitcasesandstrollers.com, additional reporting by Pinky Chng, December 2016

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