Rucksack's travel guide

Perth

Perth is the capital of Western Australia and the world's most isolated big city. Here are some of Australia's most dazzling beaches - and they're almost always empty, too. Everything from wine to macadamia nuts is grown around Perth, but if you want to meet a quokka you need to head to Rottnest Island.

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Swan Valley - 6 Wineries, Macadamia Nuts and Coffee Favorites - Australia

About 30 minutes drive from Perth in Western Australia is the Swan Valley. Here, among the fertile soil of the green hills, hours of sunshine abound and many tasty sights are offered.

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Time to sum up our road trip in Western Australia from Perth to Monkey Mia - this time in a little film.

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Fremantle - Markets and breweries in the beautiful harbor city of Perth - Australia

Fremantle is Perth's port city, a historic and lively small town on the Indian Ocean. We went here for the nice atmosphere, the lovely fish restaurants and (of course) the ferry to Rottnest Island.

Perth - 9 attractions in the beautiful capital of Western Australia - Australia

Perth is an exuberant, unique and charming city with an unexpected small-town feel. We spent 5 days here and explored some of the city's sights.

Yanchep National Park - among caves and black cockatoos - Australia

45 minutes north of Perth in Western Australia is Yanchep National Park, an important wetland area for the area's birds and with several limestone caves with unique wildlife. We have visited the Crystal Cave and hiked around Loch McNess.

Rottnest Island - Quokkas, Bikes and Dazzling Beaches - Australia

Rottnest Island outside Perth has long been on my bucket list. Here are some of the world's finest beaches and "the world's happiest animals" - quokkas.