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: Perth Trip to Stunning Shoalwater Islands Marine Park
If you’re looking for a fun day trip from Perth, Penguin Island is a pristine, rugged wilderness lying just 700m off the coast of Rockingham, a 45-minute drive south of …
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: Quokkas & Camping near Perth
If you’ve heard of Rottnest Island, you’ve no doubt heard of the quokka! This cute little type of wallaby is native to the island, and with an estimated 10,000-12,000 of …
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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