Destinations

I guide readers through Western Australia’s best places, from Perth’s coast to the red outback. This category helps travellers decide where to go and what each region offers, with honest tips based on my own trips.

  • Lake Leschenaultia Guide: A Perfect Family Day Trip

    Lake Leschenaultia is a beautiful, crystal-clear recreational lake in the Perth hills. The surrounding countryside is picturesque and the perfect place to take a family day trip or a camping weekend. Plenty of water- and land-based activities keep everyone entertained, like hiking, biking, fishing, and kayaking. If you’re looking for a relaxing day out, this…

  • Margaret River Chocolate Factory: Local’s Ultimate Guide & Review

    The original Margaret River Chocolate Factory opened in the Margaret River wine region of Western Australia in 1999. After its success, Margaret River Chocolate Factory Swan Valley opened in 2000, followed by a concept store in Perth’s CBD. The factory is a major tourist attraction that produces a huge range of chocolate bars, chocolates, and…

  • Black Diamond Lake Collie WA Guide & Photos

    Black Diamond Lake in Collie, Western Australia, is known for its brilliant blue water and has become a popular day trip destination since Instagrammers have revealed this “locals’ secret.” Surrounded by green forest, it’s considered one of Western Australia’s most beautiful water holes and the most visited tourist attraction in Collie. 🤩 To Book Tours…

  • City Beach Perth Things To Do

    Imagine a pristine beach where soft white sand meets spectacular turquoise waves, and where you’re just minutes away from the bustling city of Perth. If you’re looking for the perfect beach escape that combines natural beauty, fantastic surf, and easy access to dining and amenities, City Beach is your spot. As locals know, finding a…

  • Penguin Island Perth: Locals Review + What To Do

    Penguin Island Perth is a tourist destination and home to a colony of little penguins (Eudyptula minor). The island is also home to around 30 species of birds, and Australian sea lions (Neophoca cinerea) live nearby on the aptly named Seal Island. Visitors can enjoy walks along the beach, fishing, cruise tours and watch the…

  • Van Gogh Alive Australia Review

    Van Gogh Alive has finished in Australia. However, the new experience Monet in Paris has just started. Read more about it in this Monet in Paris review. Visit Van Gogh Alive Australia to immerse yourself in the life and works of Vincent Van Gogh, one of the best artists ever lived. This multi-sensory experience is…

  • Best Things To Do in Fremantle Perth: Locals Guide

    As Perth residents, we visit Fremantle all the time, and have come up with a list of all the best places to visit. Fremantle, or Walyalup, is one of the most picturesque towns in Western Australia. This vibrant port is a great place to walk and explore some of the history behind this unique town….

  • King Mini Bus Charter Swan Valley Wine Tour Review

    King Mini Bus Charter is a family-run business in Perth which offers a range of transportation options, including airport transfers, wedding transport, Swan Valley Tours, and A to B transfers. We recently enjoyed a Swan Valley tour with friends using King Mini Bus Charter. About King Mini Bus Charter Mr Singh was previously a driver…

  • Incredible Things To Do In Albany Western Australia:Locals Guide

    As WA locals with a love of travel, we have visited Albany WA numerous times during different seasons. So, let us show you all the incredible Albany attractions and activities that this South WA town offers. 🤩 To Book Tours Direct with the Tour Operators, click the links in the box below Things To Do…

  • Tasman Holiday Park Serpentine Review

    Kaya, welcome to Western Australia Expert. I’m Wendy who lives in Perth and has stayed at Tasman Holiday Park Serpentine a few times with my family. This is my full review of this caravan park, close to Serpentine Falls. Location of Tasman Holiday Park Serpentine Tasman Holiday Park Serpentine is in the picturesque Darling Range,…

  • Scarborough Beach: Locals Guide

    Scarborough Beach, one of Perth’s best beaches, is only a 25-minute drive from the city. With clear ocean waters and a wide long sandy beach, visitors can enjoy many activities such as swimming, surfing, picnics, and sunbathing. There are also plenty of bars, cafes, and restaurants to keep everyone amused. The Scarborough Beach Surf Lifesaving…

  • Cottesloe Beach: A Complete Guide

    Cottesloe Beach is Perth’s most iconic and photographed beach. Why? It could be the soft white sand, the mesmerising blue ocean, the stunning architecture of Indiana Tea House, or the grassy banks flanked by tall Norfolk Pine trees. This town beach is not just popular with tourists but with locals too, who come for the…