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Fremantle StaycationFun and memorable things to see, do and taste in Freo

Summer in Fremantle is where memories are made, writes PENNY THOMAS.

Penny Thomas

Rottnest IslandPremiumPerth’s idyllic island playground

PENNY THOMAS enjoys an island escape in a familiar setting.  

Penelope Thomas

Perth StaycationPremiumMy home town reframed

PENNY THOMAS tackles a jam-packed itinerary of discovery and rediscovery of our beautiful city

Penny Thomas

armchair travellerPremiumExplore from home

There are plenty of books that can help to inspire our future adventures, writes PENNY THOMAS

Penny Thomas

wa wildflowers inlandOutback radiant with wildflowers

Further inland, blooms bring everlasting joy for STEPHEN SCOURFIELD

Stephen Scourfield

wildflower guide 2021PremiumCarpets of colour

Conditions right for bumper wildflower season, says STEPHEN SCOURFIELD

Stephen Scourfield

swan valleyPremiumPlenty to savour close to Perth

From artisan produce to bush tucker, the Swan Valley has a wide range of appeal, finds ALEXANDRA CASEY

Alexandra Casey

WA ISLANDSPremiumOverseas freedom, without leaving WA

There’s no need for a passport to break the mainland shackles, writes STEPHEN SCOURFIELD

Stephen Scourfield

western australiaPremiumWave of colour will sweep its way south

Good early rain has those in the know talking of a bumper season, writes STEPHEN SCOURFIELD

Stephen Scourfield

australian ski guidePremiumThere’s snow time like the present

It’s time to start thinking of the slopes. Travel Editor STEPHEN SCOURFIELD looks at what Australia has to offer

Stephen Scourfield

WINTER EXCURSIONS GuidePremiumDestinations to warm the heart

STEPHEN SCOURFIELD’s Top 10 WA winter getaways

Stephen Scourfield

Pilbara GuidePremiumGorges country

MOGENS JOHANSEN and STEPHEN SCOURFIELD team up to bring the Pilbara to life.

Stephen Scourfield

new travel booksBirds, bikes and Beppu

WILL YEOMAN reviews the latest travel books and finds something for everyone

Will Yeoman

Coral Coast Inland GuidePremiumBe sure to see more away from the shore

MOGENS JOHANSEN has the Mid West’s ‘inside’ knowledge

Mogens Johansen

Esperance & Fitzgerald Coast GuideWhere one size Fitz all

The rugged coast of WA from Fitzgerald National Park to Esperance is great for families, writes STEPHEN SCOURFIELD

Stephen Scourfield

South West Edge Drive GuideTown and country capers to bank on

STEPHEN SCOURFIELD traces the South West coast on a road trip jam-packed with great fun

Stephen Scourfield

east kimberleyPremiumRegion is ready for floods of visitors

It’s the perfect time to go north, writes MOGENS JOHANSEN

Mogens Johansen

goldfields guidePremiumEast to endless epic adventures

Fascinating history makes for a great road trip. STEPHEN SCOURFIELD strings the highlights together.

Stephen Scourfield

best of australia guide 2021PremiumA big, wide continent all to ourselves

STEPHEN SCOURFIELD’s top tips for delving into an Aussie holiday

Stephen Scourfield

wheatbelt guide 2021PremiumBetween a rock and a quaint place

WILL YEOMAN discovers endless points of interest on a Wheatbelt road trip

Will Yeoman

armchair travellerPremiumPeaks, planes and poetry

WILL YEOMAN reviews three travel books recounting very personal journeys

Will Yeoman

VALENTINE’S DAY IDEASPremiumOut & about with someone special

These testing times call for a romantic treat, so STEPHEN SCOURFIELD offers his suggestions

Stephen Scourfield

2021 Travel GuidePremiumNew year, new hope, much wider horizons to explore

STEPHEN SCOURFIELD finds many options in WA and over east to excite travellers in 2021

Stephen Scourfield

cruising guide 2021, 2023 & beyondPremiumTesting the waters

STEPHEN SCOURFIELD looks at the options for holidays at sea

Stephen Scourfield