The Dream State

There's more to Western Australia than Perth. From luxury hikes to sunset cruises, these adventures will immerse you in the delicious fare, friendly faces and amazing culture that this state offers.

- Eugene Phua

WE ALL KNOW and love Perth, Western Australia’s capital. It’s a relatively short five-hour flight away, there isn’t a time zone difference and it has all the wonders of Australia without the wall-to-wall throngs of tourists of other nearby destinations. However, there are schools of thought and trendy hashtags that may entice you to those cities on the east coast (often for very good reasons). For instance, the most recent survey by the Economist Intelligence Unit says that Melbourne is the third most liveable city in the world, with Sydney fourth and Perth 12th. Maybe you’ve even heard a friend, colleague or relative complain—misguidedly—that “there’s nothing to do in Perth”.

But Western Australia, the country’s largest state, boasts a veritable cornucopia of luxury adventures and Perth is more than happy to be your luxe launchpad. Whether you have months to spare or a long weekend, there are plenty of luxurious experiences to enjoy for solo travellers, couples, road-tripping friends and/or families with strollers. The best part is, you don’t necessarily have to spend seven hours in a car to see The Kimberley and Pilbara in Australia’s North West (though you certainly should, given the opportunity). Join me as I venture to Australia’s South West to eat, drink and hike my way through charming towns, breathtaking cliffs and, of course, the beloved Margaret River region.

Into The Sunset