A vibrant pavement coffee culture exists in Perth, and Fremantle’s South Terrace is home to the aptly named Cappuccino Strip. There is also an abundance of international cuisine and interesting dining experiences; for example, eating fish and chips from a converted tram in Fremantle, sampling the excellent Asian food in Subiaco (Perth), enjoying a seafood barbecue in the bush or partaking of a culinary feast in a riverside restaurant along the Swan River.
Regional specialities:
• Excellent seafood comes from the coast around Perth, including king prawns, rock lobster (locals call this crayfish, dhufish, jewfish or barramundi), and special freshwater lobster called marron.
• Tropical fruits are abundant - especially banana, mango and papaya.
• Sardines in Fremantle are exceptional.
• Suckling veal, smoked meats and local sausages are all excellent meats.
• Try some pearl meat, a prized and costly delicacy that consists of the shell muscle of pearl oysters: the pearl industry is centred around Broome.
Regional drinks:
• There are excellent local wines in Western Australia and vineyards at Swan Valley, Mount Barker and Margaret River.
• Redback lager is infamous.

There are many nightclubs in the Northbridge area of Perth, which is located within easy walking distance from the bus and train stations. Here you can find club venues to cater for all music tastes, including mainstream, hardcore, gay and alternative beats. The large Burswood Resort and Casino complex is also only minutes from Perth city centre. In addition there are many cinemas in Leederville, Fremantle and Perth, as well as several theatres (see the Independent Theatre Association for information; website: www.theatre.asn.au).

Best buys are Argyle diamonds, opals and Aboriginal art. Shops are open all day Saturday and some shops in the suburbs are also open 'late night' on Thursdays. Shops in Perth and Fremantle are open Friday and Sunday nights.