9 best things to do in Perth

By Chris Dwyer, CNN
8 minute read
Updated 8:38 PM EST, Sat January 5, 2019
<strong>Perth: </strong>With Qantas making Perth the hub for their long-range nonstop Dreamliner flights from Europe in March 2018, more people will be able to discover Western Australia's capital.
Perth: With Qantas making Perth the hub for their long-range nonstop Dreamliner flights from Europe in March 2018, more people will be able to discover Western Australia's capital.
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<strong>Alfred's Pizzeria: </strong>Brilliant cocktails, the perfect playlist and impeccable handmade pizzas come together in in Alfred's Pizzeria, one of the coolest speakeasies in one of the coolest cities in the Southern Hemisphere.
Alfred's Pizzeria: Brilliant cocktails, the perfect playlist and impeccable handmade pizzas come together in in Alfred's Pizzeria, one of the coolest speakeasies in one of the coolest cities in the Southern Hemisphere.
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<strong>Fromage Artisans:</strong> Fromage Artisans offers an optional cheese-tasting experience with their array of fine wines and drinks, served up in a former bank vault.
Fromage Artisans: Fromage Artisans offers an optional cheese-tasting experience with their array of fine wines and drinks, served up in a former bank vault.
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<strong>Helvetica: </strong>There are upwards of 30 small bars within 10 minutes' walk of the city center including Helvetica, which specializes in whisky cocktails.
Helvetica: There are upwards of 30 small bars within 10 minutes' walk of the city center including Helvetica, which specializes in whisky cocktails.
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<strong>Perth workout: </strong>The Indian Ocean calls at every opportunity, with Perth offering easy access to stunning beaches where you can swim or surf.
Perth workout: The Indian Ocean calls at every opportunity, with Perth offering easy access to stunning beaches where you can swim or surf.
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<strong>King's Park: </strong>At 400 hectares in size, King's Park's one of the world's largest inner-city parks. Two thirds of it is protected bushland, which celebrates the region's unique native biodiversity.
King's Park: At 400 hectares in size, King's Park's one of the world's largest inner-city parks. Two thirds of it is protected bushland, which celebrates the region's unique native biodiversity.
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<strong>Western Australian Botanic Garden: </strong>The Western Australian Botanic Garden in King's Park holds more than 3,000 species of the state's diverse and spectacular flora.
Western Australian Botanic Garden: The Western Australian Botanic Garden in King's Park holds more than 3,000 species of the state's diverse and spectacular flora.
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<strong>Dining in Perth: </strong>The city hosts multiple annual food festivals throughout the year. It also has a vibrant restaurant scene featuring many well-known chefs.
Dining in Perth: The city hosts multiple annual food festivals throughout the year. It also has a vibrant restaurant scene featuring many well-known chefs.
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<strong>Long Chim: </strong>David Thompson's fiery Thai restaurant Long Chim is one of them. The Australian chef is best known for his restaurant Nahm, located in London and Bangkok.
Long Chim: David Thompson's fiery Thai restaurant Long Chim is one of them. The Australian chef is best known for his restaurant Nahm, located in London and Bangkok.
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