Art, food and wide-open landscapes meet on the continent’s edge

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Perth’s Elizabeth Quay is a popular waterfront hub for dining, public events and strolls along the Swan River.  (Photo by Arundhati Hazra) 

ARUNDHATI HAZRA

December 13, 2025 08:40 JST

PERTH — On Australia’s western coast, Perth stands quite alone; the closest major city, Adelaide, is more than 2,000 kilometers away. However, the capital of the state of Western Australia has not let its relative isolation deter it from developing a rich cultural scene.