Kicking Back at the Vic Park Hotel

Details: Written by: Lee-Ann Khoh; Published: 10 August 2012

Pubs are something of an icon of Aussie culture but to be honest, I’ve never really considered myself much of a pub person. I guess it’s because I’m not a big drinker (I’ve had one alcoholic beverage in the last two and a half years) which can also make me look and feel a little out of place. And thanks in small part to my Asian background, I’ve heard all the jokes about being unable to hold my liquor and saving money by only drinking water.

But luckily for me, pubs are increasingly more than just drinking holes, as proven during a Sunday afternoon visit to the Vic Park Hotel.

Perth Walkabout June Monthly Wrap

Details: Written by: Nita Teoh; Published: 04 July 2012

The Perth Walkabout Monthly Wrap is published at the start of each month to provide a snapshot of articles that hit the headlines in the last 4 weeks.

Here is Perth Walkabout's Monthly Wrap for the month of June:

Five Top Places to Visit in Western Australia

If you are travelling to or live in Perth and would like to venture outside of the capital city,here are five top places to visit in Western Australia (WA).

Things to do in Perth if you only had One Week

Details: Written by: Emily Cordz; Published: 14 September 2012

You’ve traversed the continent (or ocean), landed yourself in Perth, and decided to stay around for a week. A week may seem like a long time, but you’ll want to plan your time wisely to experience Perth to the fullest. The ideas below will allow you to experience a well rounded sampling of what Perth has to offer.

For your first day it’s a good idea to get your bearings for navigating the rest of the week.

Perth Backpackers Part 2: Living on a Shoestring in Perth

Details: Written by: Marcel Deer; Published: 25 July 2012

With Perth being the most expensive city in Australia, I thought I would share a few backpacker tips of how I survived on a shoestring last winter when my travel funds ran disastrously low.

Although it's an easy city to find work in, in the winter the hours are often cut in hospitality and construction jobs, which can mean a weeks’ worth of bad weather can leave you skint and with just enough cash for your rent.

Handy Tips for Perth Backpackers

Details: Written by: Marcel Deer; Published: 06 July 2012

I backpacked around Perth for ten months last year; it quickly became one of my favourite cities in the world.

If you're going out on a working holiday VISA, it's a place that's friendly and easy to find work, with a wide range of backpackers accommodation, great night life, beautiful surroundings and plenty to do.

Augusta – A Hot Spot Emerging from the Shadow of a Better Known Neighbour

Details: Written by: Bob Figg; Published: 22 June 2012

Previously in the shadow Margaret River 60 kilometres to the north, the once almost ignored sleepy hollow of Augusta is starting to shape up as the next hot spot on Western Australia’s long list of top coastal destinations.

For a start it is one of those rare spots in the WA where you can see the sun rise over the ocean. It is also one of the even less common places where you can have your photo taken across a line that bisects two oceans.

With access to the Blackwood River on one hand and the Indian and Southern oceans on the other, those into fishing or boating can take their pick. During the whale watching season (June to September) Southern Right and Humpback Whales come into Flinders Bay, so close you feel you could reach out and touch them.