This historic country pub 1.5 hours from Perth is for sale

Plus Perth's ferry network moves one step closer.

January 07, 2025

And so here we are, back on the tools with a huge 2025 no longer on the horizon but well and truly arrived. If you were fortunate to have a bit of time off over the past couple of weeks we hope you enjoyed it.

The Perth is OK! team mixed their time between trips to Shark Bay and Bremer Bay with a bit of camping, eating too much food, catching up with family and for one of us, not moving from the couch for two weeks watching the hottest dang series of Test cricket in a long while.

Troy Mutton, Editor-In-Chief, Perth is OK!

NEWS

The year is 2025 and our dream of one day owning a charming country pub is well and truly alive! Located just over an-hour-and-a-half from Perth in the heritage wheatbelt town of Beverly, Hotel Beverley was born way back in 1886, and is currently up for sale.

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The State Government has just announced plans for the next stage of Perth’s transportation network, dubbed METRONET on the Swan. Expanding Perth’s current ferry network, the $107 million plan will include two new stops.

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The summer service departs the island at 9PM: meaning more time to swim, soak up the sunset with a spritz, and savour the stunning dining scene. Here’s a heap of suggestions on what you can do:

THINGS TO DO

Not quite back at work yet and looking for something to do?

Why not venture out to one of Perth’s many great public golf courses, where adventure, friendship and frustration await!

LOCAL DOERS

We’re partnering up with Town Team Movement so we can shine a light on some of the people who help make our communities so unique, and just a few of the excellent initiatives they’re working on.

TODAY/TONIGHT

Can’t be arsed cooking? Looking for something to do with the kids?

Bardon Park in Maylands will be taken over by food trucks, family-friendly activities, live music and much more tonight from 4-8pm!

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To help you scratch the travel itch without casting the net too far, here are a few day-trip ideas for you to tackle on a weekend coming up. You’ll find a bunch of options that are a bit less run-of-the-mill, and all within a couple of hours of Perth:

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TikTok of the week

We were fortunate enough to stay at one of our fave new Airbnbs late last year.

Hit the play button to check it out on TikTok, and head to our article for more information.