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

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