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Rainbow artwork made of shipping container. One of the fun things to do in Perth

26 Fun and Unusual Things To Do In Perth

December 30, 2022September 24, 2021 by Helen from Differentville

If you’d asked me how many unusual things to do in Perth would be on this list before I went there, I’d probably have said less than 10 – but boy was I wrong. I found so many fun and different things to do on this trip, there was a brief discussion about moving there! …

John Forrest Tavern just outside Perth has it's own mob of roos that like to join you in the beer garden. What happened when we had a schooner with Skippy.

Where to See Kangaroos in Perth: The Amazing John Forrest Tavern And Other Cool Spots

December 31, 2022September 6, 2021 by Helen from Differentville

One of my fondest travel memories was visiting a beer garden in Germany frequented by deer – we drank steins, they nibbled grass – it was great. So when I read that the John Forrest Tavern and its beer garden of friendly kangaroos near Perth, Western Australia was probably the best place to see kangaroos …

The Two Gnomesvilles of Perth – They’re Super Cute!

January 4, 2023March 23, 2020 by Helen from Differentville

I’m going to tell you a story about gnomes; hundreds and hundreds of gnomes. And you’re also going to get the odd frog thrown in for good measure. So, pull up a toadstool, get yourself comfy and I shall begin…

Mural of child in rabbit outfit by Alex Face in Perth, Australia. Seen on the OH Hey WA tour.

Oh Hey WA – How to Find Perth’s Coolest Sights

January 3, 2023January 28, 2018 by Helen from Differentville

If you’re considering the Oh Hey WA tour in Perth, but wondering if it’s the right tour for you we can help – without (hopefully) spoiling any surprises.. One of the (many) highlights of my recent trip was a walking tour of Perth by a lady called Adie at Oh Hey WA tours… we searched …

Selfie with a smiling quokka on Rottnest Island, near Perth

How to Get The Perfect Quokka Selfie on Rottnest Island, Perth

December 28, 2022December 3, 2017 by Helen from Differentville

Look at that face, isn’t it cute – the furry thing, not me! Well, as simple a snap as this seems, it took nearly five years, at least one close encounter with poo and about 200 outtakes to achieve. Here’s my story of attempting to get the perfect quokka selfie on Rottnest Island near Perth …