Perth
One of WA’s most notorious prison complexes now has a five-star hotel
Step inside the revitalised Convict Quarter, where heritage-listed cells have been traded for luxury suites, infrared saunas and sleek Asian fusion dining.
- Louise Goldsbury
This island paradise is undergoing its biggest transformation to date
The backdrop of many West Australians’ childhood summers, Rotto’s sophisticated new offerings have come a long way from tents and ageing cabins.
- Katherine Scott
My dolphin swim overseas was horrible. I tried it again in Australia
Animal tourism can be disturbing – for both tourists and wildlife – if it’s not run properly. Fortunately, this Australian operator treats its attractions with respect.
- Craig Platt
- ★★★★½
- Airline reviews
On this 16-hour Qantas flight, is the upgrade worth it?
The Qantas 787-9 Dreamliner has been flying between Perth and Paris for a year now. But at the start I am sceptical.
- Michael Bachelard
- ★★★½
- Hotel reviews
Iconic Australian disco-era hotel gets long-awaited makeover
The former luxe playground of visiting global superstars in the ’70s and ’80s, Pan Pacific Perth has unveiled its biggest refurbishment to date.
- Katherine Scott
Hotel at Australian university is a far cry from student dorm rooms
The Wonil Hotel Perth taps into an under-catered market on Western Australia’s premier university campus grounds.
- Julia D'Orazio
Jetstar launches new route to Aussie west coast beach escape
East coast fans of Western Australia’s famed south-west now have a direct flight.
- Julietta Jameson
Forget Asia: the best stopover on the way to Europe is right here
With direct flights from Perth to London, Paris and Rome, isn’t it about time to consider the WA capital as the ideal place for a stopover?
- David Whitley
Airport review: Perth Terminal 4 has zero wow-factor
If there were medals for the unremarkable, Perth’s T4 would be a champion.
- Brian Johnston
Push-button nostalgia: Australia’s only game console museum a surprise delight
Now you can indulge your childhood or teenage love for Space Invaders or Mario Kart.
- Sue Williams