Perth, Australia 🇦🇺 

Perth, the capital city of Western Australia, boasts a rich history dating back over 40,000 years to its indigenous inhabitants, the Noongar people, who have maintained a deep connection to the land along the Swan River. European exploration began in the 17th century with Dutch explorers, followed by English settlement in 1829 when the Swan River Colony was established. Perth rapidly grew from a small outpost into a bustling city during the late 19th-century gold rush, becoming a crucial hub in Australia's development.

King’s Park 🌳 

Kings Park is both one of the world's largest and most beautiful inner city parks and also a rich cultural heritage site. It is home to the spectacular Western Australian Botanic Garden, which displays over 3,000 species of the State's unique flora - a sight unlike anywhere else in the world. With cafes, bushland walk trails, immaculate gardens, and a variety of children's play areas, leave plenty of time on your visit to discover the many sides of Kings Park.

Swan Valley 🍷 

The Swan Valley is renowned for producing world-class fortified wines that can take decades to make.

Equally timeless is the production style; third-generation winemakers are still using the same techniques and vines as their grandparents.

Fruit is left on the vines for extended ripening in the summer sun. The berries are semi-dried which concentrates the grape sugars and flavours.

The term ‘Fortified’ refers to the addition of a small amount of brandy to strengthen the partly fermented wine, which is then left to mature in oak barrels.

Some of the luscious-fortified wines you will find in the Swan Valley are Pedro Ximenes, Muscadelle, Liqueur Shiraz, and Liqueur Verdelho.

Rottnest Island 🏝

Awaken your appetite for curiosity and adventure; discover amazing experiences that will reconnect you to the energy of life. While shoes are optional, a desire to wonder (and wander) is highly recommended.

Tick off your bucket list by spotting a world-famous quokka or travel the network of bike paths and walking trails under your own steam. Explore underwater marine sanctuaries snorkeling at iconic beaches like Little Salmon Bay and during the whale watching season from September to December, get up close with migrating humpback and southern right whales as they linger in the calm waters around the island.

More cool things to do:

• Swan River Cruise

• Pinnacle Desert

• Sandboard and Quad Bikes in Lancelin

Source(s): Australia, Swan Valley, Rottnest Island, Trip Advisor

Until next week,

Kane 🌎