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Perth often flies under the radar — but those who make the journey west quickly discover it’s one of Australia’s most dazzling secrets. Hugging the Indian Ocean, Perth delivers blue skies year-round, sandy beaches that rival any island paradise, and sunsets that feel almost unfair to the rest of the world. But beyond the coastline, this city hums with creativity, multicultural flavors, and a laid-back confidence that doesn’t need fanfare.
Whether you’re wandering Fremantle’s art-filled lanes or sipping wine in the nearby Swan Valley, Perth quietly rewrites the rules of what a city escape should feel like.
Let’s see what we discover.
Things you didn’t know about Perth.
5. Perth is the sunniest major city in Australia.
With an average of 8 hours of sun a day, Perth basks in more clear skies than any other capital city in the country.
4. It’s closer to Jakarta than Sydney.
Perth’s west coast location makes it geographically closer to Indonesia’s capital than its own country’s eastern giants.
3. Perth once hosted a royal satellite ping.
In 1962, the city made global headlines when it lit up for astronaut John Glenn, who saw Perth from space.
2. There’s an entire island of smiling animals nearby.
Just offshore lies Rottnest Island — home to the quokka, a selfie-loving marsupial often called “the world’s happiest animal.”
1. Perth’s beaches rival the Caribbean.
From Cottesloe to Scarborough, Perth’s white-sand shores and turquoise waters could fool even seasoned island-hoppers.
Bottom line.
Perth doesn’t chase attention — it earns admiration.
This coastal gem blends wild landscapes with a chilled-out pulse.
It’s the kind of city that makes you forget the clock.
And once you’re there, you’ll wonder why you didn’t come sooner.
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