Perth

There’s no question about it, Perth really is the metropolitan gem of Western Australia; a place that takes the kaleidoscopic touristic offering of this popular nation to its soaring heights. There’s beaches, shimmering white and blue on the cusp of the Indian Ocean. Modernism, gleaming in clusters of skyscrapers above the meandering Swan River. Action and adventure, bulging from the boho streets and quirky microcosms of the Northbridge district. Don’t miss a jaunt along the boulevards of the latter come Friday night, when Perth goes into hedonistic overdrive and its youthful demographic edges its way into town from the beaches of Rottnest Island and Swanbourne in the east. What’s more, in recent years foodies have begun flocking here to put their palate to the test with one of Australia’s most diverse gastronomic offerings, with eateries serving up everything from Mediterranean mezze to Indonesian gado gado sourced straight across from Bali next door. With plenty of hostels and quality hotels now peppering Northbridge and the other districts that line the river here, your Perth tourist guide should be able to recommend the perfect accommodation. Then, sit back and just let the party begin!