Yalgorup National Park, WA: Camping, Walks & Christmas Spiders
Head south from Perth down the Kwinana Freeway (could they not decide whether to name the road after a kiwi or a banana?), continue for about half an hour past …
Penguin Island, Western Australia: Beaches, Wildlife & Unspoilt Wilderness
Just a 45-minute drive south of Perth, in the Shoalwater Islands Marine Park, lies the rugged wilderness of Western Australia’s Penguin Island. Lying just 700m off the coast of Rockingham, …
Living in Perth: Is Australia’s Sunniest Capital for You?
Lying on the southwest coast of Australia, pretty Perth is the state capital of Western Australia, and with around 2 million inhabitants, Australia’s fourth most-populated city (after Sydney, Melbourne and …
Guide to Rottnest Island, Western Australia
Approximately 7,000 years ago on the west coast of Australia, a rise in sea level led to the formation of a chain of limestone-based, sand-covered islands on the continental shelf …
Places to Visit in Fremantle: A Great Day Trip from Perth
A port city 30 minutes from Perth, Fremantle, or Freo to the locals, is a buzzing hub of activity with buskers, art galleries, cafes, pubs and an eclectic range of shops. The historic city …
15 Things to Do in Perth, Australia
With world-class beaches, amazing parks, pretty riverside views and a wide choice of restaurants, cafes and nightlife, it’s no wonder expats and backpackers alike flock to the beautiful city of Perth in …
10 Things to Do in Kings Park, Perth
Situated high up on Mount Eliza with astounding views of the city, Kings Park is a must-see for any visitor to Perth. Covering an area of 400 hectares, it’s one …
East Perth Sunrise: Guided Walk & Photo Diary
One of my favourite things to do during my time living in East Perth, mainly when I was awoken at 4am by my neighbours sounding like they were killing each other, was …
Travelling Week 3: A New Apartment in Perth
Following an eventful first two weeks as a backpacker in Perth, involving being shunted from hostel to hostel and losing and finding new friends, I’d decided hostel life was no …
Travelling Week 2 : Misplaced Friends & a Perth Hostel Under Siege
By the end of my first week as a backpacker in Perth I’d successfully navigated my way around the city, got to grips with the colourful Australian currency, visited the …
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Hi, I’m Lisa Bull, a Brit living in Sydney and founder of Australian expat blog Dreaming of Down Under. I’ve lived in Australia as a student, a backpacker and now a permanent resident, and I’ve travelled almost the entire coastline. I started Dreaming of Down Under to help you travel or move to Australia, and to share the amazing places I’ve discovered living in Sydney. Read more about me here!
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