Sa Bella Estate, in Metricup, is an off-grid escape with all the comforts of home. If you’ve ever dreamed...
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One stop, three treats: coffee, chocolate and tea in Cowaramup! I was looking for my daily am caffeine hit...
Tucked away just outside of Midland, Bellevue Cottage is a 120-year-old café that’s well worth a visit. Opened in...
Come for the cellar door, stay for the whole experience at this brilliant South West winery. Some cellar doors...
Some places just scream classic Perth, and Coast at Port Beach is one of them. Set right in the...
If you’re looking for somewhere new (but also old!) to explore in Perth, Baillie Hill in East Victoria Park...
If you love Hillary’s Boat Harbour, but perhaps are looking for something more compact, head a little further north...
Indian Ocean Brewing Company in Mindarie is one of those easy, go-to spots that ticks all the boxes, especially...
Augusta might be a little further to drive than many southwest towns, but it rewards you with a slower...
How’s this for a thrilling thing to do on the Swan River?! Far more exciting than a stroll around...
Beth’s in the new Ballie Hill precinct is a charming little bakery-café. Housed in a stunningly refurbished heritage building,...
If a gentler outing is more your style, pop Turquoise Café at Dolphin Quay, in Mandurah on your brunch...
Every now and then you want a dinner spot that feels like a treat, without needing to dress up...
The Colourpatch Augusta is relaxed, welcoming, and perfectly suited to that coastal-holiday mood. I booked a table outside, on...
The beloved WACA Ground has opened the biggest development in its storied history. If you’re looking for a day...
If you’ve ever driven into Augusta with a vague plan and a hungry tummy, you probably ended up at...
‘Coffee Coffee Coffee’! Did that get your attention? It sure got mine! If you’re heading down south and find...
Overlooking the blue waters of Mindarie Marina, you’ll find a bustling cafe, Union Kitchen. We stopped by the cafe...
I’m pretty confident that I’ve found the ultimate spot for a balmy summer dinner in Perth. Ginga in Mount...
Augusta is famous for being the closest town to where the Indian and Southern Oceans meet. For a quintessential...
For a relaxed brunch close to the sea, Bayside Barista in Shoalwater is a gem – especially if you...
A favourite of mine for many years, found by the boats at Mindarie Marina, is The Boat! I’ve enjoyed...
When picking a holiday stay, I generally have one rule – it needs to be better than my own...
Recently, I stayed in Augusta for a week and it was part of my daily morning mission to suss...
Witchcliffe has such a lovely, slightly offbeat country feel, and Yardbyrd fits right in. Set in a cottage with...
If you’re looking for a wine experience that’s a little bit outside the box, Subsea Estate at the Augusta...
Tucked away on a quiet, tree lined side street at the base of a new apartment building, Praline Patisserie...
If you find yourself wandering down Blackwood Avenue in Augusta, make sure you stop in at The Ragged Robin....
A trip down to Augusta isn’t complete without a visit to the iconic Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse. Standing proud at...
I recently popped into the Rowing Pavilion in Mount Pleasant for a quick caffeine fix. I’d heard a lot...
