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INSIDER TIP
Perth’s Central Area Transit (CAT) buses provide regular, efficient and free services around the city on three different routes. Look for the silver stops with the black cat emblem. www.transperth.wa.gov.au
SHOP TALK
Kakulas Brothers is a sensory wonderland of bare boards and open sacks and boxes. Shop for Mediterranean and Mideast foods, spices and herbs. 183 William St, Northbridge, tel: +61 (0)8 9328 5285, www..kakulasbros.com.au
JAVA JOLT
Worth the stroll up from the Subi shopping precinct, Boucla is a bazaar-like haven for Middle Eastern goodies and gifts – and terrific coffee. 349 Rokeby Rd, Subiaco, tel: +61 (0)8 9381 2841
CHEAP EATS
The hottest thing in burgers jus’ now, Jus Burgers boasts a variety of beef, lamb, chicken, fish and ‘roo burgers. 743 Newcastle St, Leederville, tel: +61 (0)8 9228 2230, www..jusburgers.com.au
TOP TABLES
Matilda Bay is among Perth’s leading restaurants, with a sublime location on the shores of Matilda Bay and views across the Swan River to the city. The food and service are pretty good, too. 3 Hackett Dr, Crawley, tel: +61 (0)8 9423 5000, www.matbay. com.au
AT YOUR LEIWURE
Fremantle Prison, a 19thcentury convict-built gaol, is an eye-catching limestone structure that was WA’s major prison until 1991. The tunnel and torchlight tours are especially interesting. 1 The Terrace, Fremantle, tel: +61 (0)8 9336 9200, www..fremantleprison.com.au
LATE & LIVELY
Affectionately known as the “Brizzie”, the Brisbane Hotel is a traditional city pub that has been ushered into the 21st century with style and flair. Have a laugh upstairs at Lazy Susan’s Comedy Den on Tue, Fri and Sat nights. 292 Beaufort St, Highgate, tel: +61 (0)8 9227 2300, www.thebrisbanehotel.com.au
OVERNIGHT
Comfortable and conveniently located, Miss Maud Swedish Hotel manages to avoid most of the city core bustle. Miss Maud exists, and she has been running this place and the adjacent eatery for 35 years. 97 Murray St, tel. +61 (0)8 9325 3900, www.missmaudhotel.com.au
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