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    Cathay Pacific

    Ask the crew: what flight attendant Caroline Lee loves about Perth

    Cathay Pacific flight attendant Caroline Lee shares her favourite things about Perth
    City view of Perth
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    We asked Caroline Lee, a flight attendant with Cathay Pacific the best things to do, eat and see in her favourite city.

    View from Pinnacles Desert

    Credit: Caroline Lee

    Perth might just be Australia’s best city. Easier to reach from Hong Kong than Sydney and Melbourne and with more hours of sunshine, it’s perfect for exploring at any time of the year but especially during the country’s summer months.”  

    flight attendant Caroline Lee

    Credit: Caroline Lee

    Quokka from Perth

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    Must-do  

    Take a boat to Rottnest Island to meet its cutest resident, the quokka. This small, russet-coloured animal looks a bit like a miniature kangaroo, and its perpetual “smile” has earned it the unofficial title of the “happiest animal in the world”. On the island – itself full of scenic walking and cycling trails – you’ll see quokkas just about everywhere. 

    I’d also recommend the two-hour drive to Pinnacles Desert. This extraordinary landscape is made even more special by the stone formations formed thousands of years ago. The view at  sunset is beautiful and, once the sun goes down, the sky becomes filled with stars. It’s an amazing experience.

    Must-eat  

    Perth’s old port town, Fremantle, is famed for its seafood. It’s also where to catch the boat to Rottnest Island, so I suggest stopping there on your way home. You’ll find the restaurants are affordable and the catch is as fresh as it comes. Fremantle is also home to several breweries, so you’ll have the chance to try some real Australian beer.  

    Must-pack 

    When taking photos in the desert, having a professional camera, or even just a good phone, makes a big difference. It’s hard to capture the beauty of the place otherwise – as I learned from my attempts to photograph the night sky using my old-school phone. I would also recommend taking a selfie stick for getting cute photos with the quokkas.  

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    Perth travel information

    Country / Region
    Australia
    Language
    English
    Airport code
    PER
    Currency
    AUD
    Time zone
    GMT +08:00
    Climate
    Mediterranean
    Country / Region
    Australia
    Time zone
    GMT +08:00
    Currency
    AUD
    Airport code
    PER
    Language
    English
    Climate
    Mediterranean
    Find the best fares to
    Perth