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Squeezing the most out of the Perth Hills this spring
Plus the best of the best special occasion restaurants
Given how expensive it is to get over to Rottnest Island (Wadjemup), day tripping can sometimes feel like it’s over before it’s began. So any chance to enjoy the island life for even just a few more hours sounds like a winner to us - needless to say we’re stoked to see the launch of the new late night ferry service.
Troy Mutton, Editor-In-Chief, Perth is OK!
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They’re right on the city’s doorstep, but when was the last time you took a leisurely drive into the Hills? Spring is a magical time to do so, and with the Perth Hills Spring Festival on at the moment there’s no better time than now.
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