An array of waterfront villas and roomy coastal retreats ideal for a beach vacay with your besties.
This is the first time ever that a Tasmanian location has taken out top spot in the annual list, which is compiled by beach expert Brad Farmer.
Make friends with alpacas, encounter wallaroos and give yourself a much-needed break from the city.
The cult-favourite Australian bakery will hit the Gold Coast, Perth, Newcastle, Canberra, New Zealand and Singapore for the first time, too.
The legendary Oscar-winning composer will also perform tunes from 'The Lion King', 'The Dark Knight', 'The Last Samurai' and more.
Swap the big-city hustle for some downtime in the countryside.
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CafeAshby Coffee House
131 Pinjar Road, Ashby
Quality cups of coffee, sweet treats and local legends await in this Ashby gem.
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BarAmano Restaurant
1 Barrack Street, Perth
Enjoy fresh Italian fare while watching the boats sail by on the Swan River.
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BarVin Populi
11 High Street, Fremantle
Get a taste of Freo's rich history while slurping osso buco tagliatelle.
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4259 Caves Road, Wilyabrup
Brewing beers and serving up bites to eat in Margaret River.
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741 Newcastle Street, Leederville
This gelato is designed to be eaten with gusto.
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Amano Restaurant
1 Barrack Street, Perth
Enjoy fresh Italian fare while watching the boats sail by on the Swan River.
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Vin Populi
11 High Street, Fremantle
Get a taste of Freo's rich history while slurping osso buco tagliatelle.
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446 Beaufort Street, Highgate
Drink, dine and dance at this pumping live music spot on Highgate Street.
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10 Harris Road, Caversham
This massive Swan Valley winery boasts a cellar door, brewery, fine dining restaurant, sprawling lawns and a 32-room hotel.
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139 Kensington Street, East Perth
The East Perth whiskey aficionados using a WWII-era recipe and all WA-grown grains.
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Vin Populi
11 High Street, Fremantle
Get a taste of Freo's rich history while slurping osso buco tagliatelle.
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BarThe Reveley
901 Riverside Drive, Perth
A three-level venue boasting sublime views across Elizabeth Quay, especially from the rooftop bar.
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BarHamptons City Beach
179 Challenger Parade, City Beach
Experience all the affluence of New York's Hamptons in this beachside bar.
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Whipper Snapper Distillery
139 Kensington Street, East Perth
The East Perth whiskey aficionados using a WWII-era recipe and all WA-grown grains.
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Mandoon Estate
10 Harris Road, Caversham
This massive Swan Valley winery boasts a cellar door, brewery, fine dining restaurant, sprawling lawns and a 32-room hotel.
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