Country Escapes

Escape the winter blues by getting away from it all with a trip to the countryside. Filled with winter wonders destined to shake those winter blues and recharge your enthusiasm for life. 

As the cloak of winter descends on Perth, the inland areas transform into a glorious tapestry of misty forests, green hills and swirling river ways. Here you’ll find quaint village centres, tiny cafes, antique stores and historic pubs. And then, of course, there’s the surrounding countryside, resplendent with fields of rolling green, tree-cloaked national parks, babbling streams and rustic farmyards.

And when it comes to staying in the countryside surrounding the city, you’ll find a host of options to choose from. You’ll find charming bed and breakfasts, chic little hotels, self-contained cottages or guesthouses set amid rambling gardens resplendent with flowers and birds – just the place to relish the wonder of winter in the Perth countryside.

Many areas around Perth are also blessed with designated drives that lead you to regional highlights. But if you’re not sure where to go, simply contact a visitor centre in the area you’d like to visit. The staff at these centres are passionate about their local areas and love sharing secrets on the best places to visit. They’ll give you maps and can book you into some local accommodation or on a tour – whatever it takes to make your escape special.

So pack up the car, grab your partner, some friends or the kids and set out on a winter escape - you may just be creating the kind of memories that you’ll come to treasure for a lifetime.

More information:
Armadale
Avon Valley
Chittering Valley and New Norcia
Peel Region
Perth Hills
Swan Valley
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