Perth is now a hotbed of swanky new accommodation options. Leading the pack is the latest addition to the burgeoning QT brood, QT Perth. The 184-room establishment is just as design-savvy as its East Coast cousins and sits conveniently in the heart of the CBD, neighbouring the Swan River. The eclectic hotel offers all the comforts for which the QT group has become famed, ample mini bar included. 133 Murray Street, Perth; qthotelsandresorts.com/perth.

Rottnest Island sits just 30 minutes ferry away from Freemantle. Take an early high-speed boat over and spend the day swimming in one of Rotto’s 63 beaches or 20 bays. You can explore the entire island via hired bike (or bus if you are feeling lazy), taking in its historic sites and museums, and of course giving yourself ample time to take a selfie (or seven) with the abundant quokka population. More information on Rottnest Island (and how best to make your way there) can be found online.

Mary Street Bakery has proven itself so popular that it now boasts outlets throughout Perth proper. The casual eatery specialises in all-day breakfast and baked goods galore, accompanied by Offshoot Coffee. Breakfast staples abound, like scrambled eggs with buttered toast, accompanied by the more creative likes of fried chicken buttermilk pancakes. marystreetbakery.com.au.

Melbourne restaurateur Guy Grossi welcomed his first Perth eatery last year with Garum. A collaboration between the Italian restaurateur and The Westin in which it sits, Garum is a modern take on the Italian osteria, doling out authentic dishes inspired by ancient Roman techniques but crafted with West Australian produce. Hibernian Place, 480 Hay Street, Perth; garum.com.au.

Vino lovers look no further than wine specialty bar Wines of While. A bevy of natural grape juice producers are stocked here, accumulated from the world over. You can buy a bottle to takeaway or enjoy it in-store, accompanied by an array of bar snacks, from heaped bowls of pasta to charcuterie. But be warned, the popularity of the new Perth addition is such that you may need to be prepared to queue for a seat. 458 William Street, Perth; winesofwhile.com.

Nothing quite summarises Canteen Pizza in Cottosloe like its mantra: “people disappoint, pizza is eternal, in the crust we trust.” Open from midday seven days a week, Canteen is a foray into casual Italian fare served seaside. Our tip? Head straight for the pizza specials board, where woodfired pizzas are topped with the likes of blue cheese, proscuitto and figs among a rotating selection. 110 Marine Parade, Cottesloe, Perth; canteen.pizza.

Tiny’s is a firm favourite in the Perth CBD. The drinks specialists not only offers a lengthy array of crafty cocktails to sample, but boasts a menu of small batch wines, craft beer, and spirits to wet your whistle, as well as an adjoining liquor emporium. But it’s not just the drinks list that will tempt you to visit Tiny’s, but its interiors. Sitting with one of Perth’s most iconic architectural buildings, QV1, Tiny’s has both a large indoor and courtyard bar area in which to sit, as well as an adjoining restaurant. 250 St Georges Terrace, Perth; tinysbar.com.au.

Western Australians are treated to the sight of the sun setting over the ocean on the daily. Its vivid sunsets are something you should take the time to marvel at, particularly when there’s also drinks involved. The Rooftop at QT must be one of the city’s most popular new bars, and no wonder considering its impressive view out over the surrounding CBD. It’s from there you can watch the sun set, taking in the skyscrapers, and neighbouring Swan River, with a cocktail in hand of course. Level 18/133 Murray Street, Perth; qthotelsandresorts.com/perth/eat-drink/rooftop-at-qt.