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Sandwiched between rusty desert and the cobalt Indian Ocean, Perth, in Western Australia, sprawls along 100km of coastline. With its economy linked to natural resources, the city has weathered the booms and busts, but this is not just a frontier mining town<\/span>. Despite being one of the most remote conurbations in the world, Perth has matured into a vibrant destination, with sunny beaches, diverse suburbs and a sophisticated food and wine scene.<\/div>\n
\u201cThe suburbs are where Perth is,\u201d says Max Veenhuyzen, a freelance food journalist who has closely tracked Perth\u2019s food and drinks scene for more than two decades. By day, Veenhuyzen pens stories on the latest in dining, and by night, he\u2019s known to spin records in some of Perth\u2019s happiest venues.<\/p>\n
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<\/div>A street with historical houses in Fremantle, Western Australia. Photo: Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\u201cSpending time in the suburbs gives you a sense of the place,\u201d says Veenhuyzen, and the first on his list is Fremantle (or Freo), Perth\u2019s working port.<\/p>\n
\u201cMake a day of it,\u201d he suggests. \u201cTake the train to Fremantle, and make sure you\u2019re sitting so you can see the ocean.<\/p>\n
\u201cWalk around East Freo and have breakfast at Young George [restaurant and bar] on the weekend, or South Fremantle, to admire the old Italian houses and maybe have a swim at the beach. Then head into Freo and get a sandwich at Peggy\u2019s. It\u2019s a young, hip store where they make their own bread.\u201d<\/p>\n
Another option for a sunny day is Scarborough Beach. On Sunday afternoons in the warmer months, it is a venue for dance lessons.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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