Catching a wave in Australia
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The skyline in Perth. |
IF YOU GO
WHERE TO STAY
• The Terrace (237 St Georges Terrace; 61-8-9214-4444; terracehotelperth.com.au). Rates from A$349 ($322).
• Fraser Suites (10 Adelaide Terrace, East Perth; 61-8-9261-0000; perth.frasershospitality.com). From A$199.
WHERE TO DRINK
• Andaluz (21 Howard Street; 61-8-9481-0092; andaluzbar.com.au). In the old Parker & Parker building, a sexy enclave with leather couches, plenty of ambience and tasty tapas.
• Varnish on King (75 King Street; 61-8-9324 2237; varnishonking.com) serves up liquor history along with drinks and small bites.
• Venn (16 Queen Street; 61-8-9321-8366; venn.net) is all-in-one: small bar and cafe, rooftop lounge, design shop and funky hangout.
WHERE TO EAT
• Cott & Co. Fish Bar, in the Cottesloe Beach Hotel (104 Marine Parade, Cottesloe; 61-8-9383-1100; cottesloebeachhotel.com.au), features fresh daily catches, including smoked chili mussels and prawns with local truffle oil. Expect to pay about A$50 for dinner.
• The Stables Bar (888 Hay Street; 61-8-6314-1300; thestablesbar.com.au) has two levels of bar and dining in a 19th-century residence and stables turned chic restaurant.
• Print Hall (Brookfield Place, 125 St. Georges Terrace; 61-8-6282-0000; printhall.com.au). Main dining room has a four-course prix-fixe meal for A$150.
WHAT TO DO
• Kings Park and Botanic Gardens (61-8-9480-3600; bgpa.wa.gov.au/kings-park) is the crown jewel of Perth's many parks: 406 hectares of stunning views, gardens and trails.
Two Feet and a Heartbeat (61-800-459-388; twofeet.com.au) offers walking tours of Perth's neighborhoods.
• The Perth Cultural Center (12 Lindsay Street; 61-8-6557-0700; perthculturalcentre.com.au) hosts regular events, festivals and screenings.
• Swan Valley Tours (61-8-1800-733-349; svtours.com.au); full-day tour and tasting, with lunch, for A$110.
