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Good Vibrations

14 Feb 2010 (annual)

The Good Vibrations festival aims to get back to basics in natural amphitheatres. The Perth leg of the tour visits the Claremont Showground. The 2010 line-up stars the likes of Basement Jaxx…

Good Vibrations music festival, Australia. Photo by Anthony Ponzo, courtesy of GVF Ferris Davies PRM
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Perth City Muster

19 - 20 Feb 2010 (annual)

This touring City Muster festival unites country and western fans from across Australia in Perth for a two-day jamboree of concerts and ute shows. The next Perth City Muster takes place in…

Australia's beloved Lee Kernaghan performing at Perth City Muster, Courtesy of City Muster Perth City Muster
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Future Music Festival

28 Feb 2010

Award-winning Future Music Festival return's to Perth's Ascot Racecourse on its tour of Australian cities, playing to tens of thousands of music fans. Blending electronica with pop, hip-hop…

The Prodigy. Courtesy of SJM Concerts
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Perth International Arts Festival

12 Feb - 6 Mar 2010 (annual)

Founded in 1953 by the University of West Australia, Perth's International Arts Festival is the country's oldest and largest multi-arts festival, far outreaching the city boundary that gives…

Circus Oz, one of the headliners for the 2007 Perth International Arts Festival Ponch Hawkes, courtesy of UWA Perth International Arts Festival
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Flickerfest International Short Film Festival

4 - 7 Mar 2010 (annual)

Australia's premier short film festival, Flickerfest International Short Film Festival tours the country after opening at Sydney's Bondi Beach Pavilion. Here it arrives at Perth's Camelot…

A Flickerfest screening. Courtesy of the Lantern Group Flickerfest. Courtesy of the Lantern Group
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Sculpture by the Sea

4 - 23 Mar 2010 (annual)

Sculpture by the Sea returns to Australia's west coast at Perth's beautiful Cottesloe Beach. More than 60 local, interstate and international artists makes outdoor sculptures along the beach…

Artwork at Sculpture by the Sea, Cottesloe Beach, Perth. Photo by Lou Beaumont, courtesy of Sculpture by the Sea Sculpture by the Sea. Photo by Lou Beaumont.
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Red Bull Air Race World Series: Perth

17 - 18 Apr 2010 (annual)

The Red Bull Air Race Series stages spectacular stunt-flying competitions across the world. Fearless pilots race at speeds of up to 400 km/h through low-level inflatable 'air gates' to the…

The Red Bull Air Race World Series, Perth. Courtesy of Sport and News International
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Adventure World

26 Sep 2009 - 26 Apr 2010 (annual)

With over 30 rides and attractions, Adventure World prides itself on being Western Australia's premier Fun Park. Opened in 1982, it has grown to attract over 200,000 people every year.

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Perth Fashion Festival

Sep 2010 (annual)

Glimpse the new spring/summer collections at Perth's Fashion Festival. The programme, which includes free public events, is a mix of catwalk shows, designer-led workshops and a model search.…

Designs by ADAM Wore Short Pants at the Perth Fashion Festival. Photo by Stefan Gosatti, courtesy Perth Fashion Festival
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Parklife - Perth

Sep 2010 (annual)

Held in the great outdoors, Parklife is a dance music festival that tours five Australian cities during September and October. The Perth leg takes place in Wellington Square.

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Kings Park Festival

Sep 2010 (annual)

The Kings Park Festival in Perth celebrates the start of spring with a packed programme of family events. Visitors can enjoy gardening workshops, guided walks and entertainment, all against a…

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Western Australia Pride

Sep - Oct 2010 (annual)

Sydneysiders might think they have it all when it comes to the gay scene, but they don't - Perth boasts its very own Western Australia Pride. The month-long programme includes theatre, live…

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Heritage Day

Nov 2010 (annual)

Perth's rich history springs to life on Heritage Day, when traditional dance and music takes over the city's indigenous sites. Visitors can also learn about iconic buildings on a 'Behind…

Government House, Perth. Courtesy of Heritage Perth Heritage Day
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GlobalGathering Australia - Perth

Nov 2010 (annual)

Having captivated audiences in the UK, Poland and Russia, legendary dance music festival GlobalGathering broadens its horizons and heads down under for the Australia tour. The Perth leg of the…

Mark Ronson. Courtesy of Idea Generation Ltd
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Perth Theatre Company Annual Season

Mar - Dec 2010 (annual)

The award-winning Perth Theatre Company brings another season of shows to venues across the city and its suburbs. The Subiaco Arts Centre, His Majesty's Theatre and The Playhouse host the…

<i>The Big Picture</i> features on The Perth Theatre Company's 2009 season. Courtesy of Perth Theatre Company
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The Perth Cup

Jan 2011 (annual)

Western Australia's answer to the Melbourne Cup, the BMW-Perth Cup at Ascot Racecourse is the region's premier horse-racing event, with huge prize money. The race is regarded as Australia's…

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Perth's Big Day Out

Jan 2011 (annual)

Australasia's huge touring music festival, Big Day Out, finishes its journey in Perth at the Claremont Showground. Numerous international artists appear alongside some of the freshest talent…

The crowd busts out at Big Day Out. Photo by Tony Mott, courtesy of Big Day Out. Photo by Tony Mott, courtesy Big Day Out
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Summadayze

Jan 2011 (annual)

Perth's edition of the travelling Summadayze festival is held at The Esplanade and Supreme Court Gardens. The cream of Australia's dance music scene joins the world's finest DJ talent to…

Summadayze. Courtesy of Summadayze image, courtesy Summadayz
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Hopman Cup

Jan 2011 (annual)

The Hopman Cup in Perth welcomes teams of two players (one male, one female) from the world's leading tennis nations. During the seven-day tournament at Burswood Dome there are men and women's…

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Australia Cricket Fixtures 2009/10

Dec 2010 - Feb 2011 (annual)

The Australian cricket team play home matches in Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Hobart, Brisbane and Perth. Spend a beautiful Aussie summer day watching the world's top international players…

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Adventure World

Sep 2010 - Apr 2011 (annual)

With over 30 rides and attractions, Adventure World prides itself on being Western Australia's premier Fun Park. Opened in 1982, it has grown to attract over 200,000 people every year.

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Star Anise

Daily; not Mon or Sun

Anyone wondering what Mod-Oz could possibly mean should make a beeline for Perth's Star Anise. The cool, relaxed décor, Asian and Mediterranean influences, the inventiveness of the menu and…

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Turner Galleries

Daily; not Mon

Previously known as the Church Gallery of Claremont, this Perth institution moved to bustling Northbridge in 2007 and changed its name to the Turner Galleries. What hasn't changed is its…

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CBD

Daily

In a city lacking fine late-night dining, CBD is a godsend. Situated in the Rydges Hotel, its distinctive leaf-shaped bar is a favourite pre- and post-show rendezvous. The restaurant, open all…

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Subiaco Hotel

Daily

One of Perth's grand hotels, the Subi's wide-ranging menu offers pub classics alongside more adventurous flavours. The extensive wine list is justifiably dominated by top Western Australian drops.

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The Colonnade

Daily; not Sun

Deep in Perth's swanky suburb of Subiaco, The Colonnade is a collection of fashion boutiques. Among the leading local, national and international designers represented in the "centre of style"…

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No 44 King Street

Daily

No 44 King Street was the first café of its kind along this strip and remains one of the most attractive. The menu is always fresh and tempting and it is busy without ever being overbearing.…

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R M Williams

Daily

No self-respecting Australian bushman would be seen in anything other than an R M Williams moleskin. For an extreme Aussie makeover, this Perth store offers boots, sturdy buckled belts and…

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Geisha Bar

Daily

The emphasis in this minuscule Northbridge bar is on comfort, style and excellent music. The oriental-themed décor of Perth's Geisha Bar sets an intimate mood, there's a good beer and wine…

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Llama Bar

Daily

The Llama Bar is one of the highlights of fashionable Hay Street in Perth's Subiaco district. The dressed-down chic of the bar's design, the undercover courtyard and the DJs bring in a throng…

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Paramount

Fri and Sat only

The Paramount is at the heart of Northbridge's late-night party action. Open at weekends only, its cheap entry, late hours and two-in-one, pub-club, upstairs-downstairs vibe make it a local…

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Ocean Beach Hotel

Daily

Overlooking the Indian Ocean at Cottesloe Beach in Perth, the Ocean Beach Hotel's bars are excellent for whiling away a sunny afternoon. On Fridays, sip cool beer in the Saloon Bar while…

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The Bell Tower

Daily

The Bell Tower, a rocket-like structure designed by William Hames, adds a futuristic edge to Perth's skyline. It houses 12 of the 18 Swan Bells that used to hang in the belfry of St…

The Bell Tower, Perth. Courtesy of Tourism Western Australia  Tourism Western Australia
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Cottesloe Beach

Daily

Described as one of Perth's best-kept secrets, Cottesloe Beach is a haven for swimmers, surfers, sailors and snorkelers. It also hosts Perth's Sculpture by the Sea contest each March, when…

Artwork at Sculpture by the Sea, Cottesloe Beach, Perth. Photo by Lou Beaumont, courtesy of Sculpture by the Sea Sculpture by the Sea. Photo by Lou Beaumont.
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Perth Zoo

Daily

Opened in 1898 with just two lions and a tiger, Perth Zoo began its second century with some 1800 animals of 230 species. With recent investment in many new enclosures, visitors can view the…

Western Australia's thorny devil (Moloch horridus)  Tourism Western Australia
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The Perth Mint

Daily

It's not everywhere you can see pure gold being poured as it has been for hundreds of years. At The Perth Mint, one of the world's oldest, you can do just that.

Gold pouring demonstration at The Perth Mint. Courtesy of Tourism Western Australia  Touism Western Australia
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Holmes à Court Gallery

Daily; not Mon or Tue

The Holmes à Court Gallery in Perth was founded by Australian businesswoman Janet Holmes à Court. The collection includes significant Australian and Western Australian art, with a strong…

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Kings Park & Botanic Gardens

Daily

Kings Park & Botanic Gardens is a wonderful area to discover Western Australia's wildflowers and colourful birds. Take in excellent views of Perth's skyline from the Lotterywest Federation…

View of Perth from Kings Park. Courtesy of McCluskey International
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Linneys

Daily

Western Australia is famed for its South Sea pearls (sourced from Broome) and its Argyle diamonds from the Kimberley region. Linneys jewellers in Perth's Subiaco suburb offers a fine selection…

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Art Gallery of Western Australia

Daily

The Art Gallery of Western Australia in Perth boasts a collection of around 16,000 works but only 1600 are on display at any one time in its permanent galleries. Displays are strongly focused…

The Art Gallery of Western Australia, Perth. Courtesy of Art Gallery of Western Australia photo, courtesy Art Gallery of Western Australia
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Northbridge

Daily

Northbridge is Perth's nightlife central. The area, bordered by William, James, Aberdeen and Parker streets, has restaurants offering every cuisine imaginable, as well as pubs, bars and clubs.…

The district of Northbridge, Perth. Courtesy of McCluskey International
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Jackson's

Daily; not Sun

Jackson's has been consistently rated Perth's finest dining venue for several years. Restaurateur Neal Jackson knows how to source the freshest local produce and to combine it in innovative…

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