Summer Guide To WA
In collaboration with SunSmart, we’re bringing you a collection of the best things to do this summer. Just remember to be SunSmart and Slip, Slop, Slap, Seek, and Slide!
Be SunSmart This Summer
Beach Essentials: Your Must-Have Accessories
Don’t hit the beach this summer without bringing one — or all — of these essential beach accessories
The Best Things To Do In Perth This Summer
We asked you to tell us your favourite summer activities — here are the top picks.
City Beach Sunset
Gelato In The Swan Valley
Snorkel with Sea Lions
Day Trip to Penguin Island
Latest Summer Reads
The Best Things To Do This Summer As Voted By You
From South West road trips to beachside markets and movies under the stars, here are some of the best things to do this summer.
Unforgettable Summer Nights Await At Elizabeth Quay: Lotterywest’s 2025 Festival Of Fun
Get ready for eight nights of unforgettable fun at Lotterywest Summer Nights. From stunning floating stage shows to fireworks and tasty bites, Elizabeth Quay is the place to be this January.
Top Five Tips To Have A SunSmart Summer
If UV rays were visible, you’d never step outside unprotected — yet every day, harmful rays are putting West Australians at risk of skin cancer. Here are our top five tips for a SunSmart summer.
A Guide To The Best Events In The City Of Perth This Summer
From New Year’s Eve parties to Australia Day celebrations, we’ve rounded up the best ways to make the most of Perth’s sizzling season.
Win A SunSmart South West Getaway
We’re giving away a SunSmart South West Getaway for two people including luxury hire car from Turo, two nights at Smith’s Beach Resort, lunch at Masseria, and a Cancer Council sunscreen pack.
Summer Day Trips From Perth
Curated Perth day trips that are perfect for Summer. From a Rottnest Island escape to the dunes of Lancelin, you’ll be sure to make the most of your Perth summer with our day trips guide.
Fremantle Day Trip: How To Spend A Day Shopping
From food and drink to a healthy dose of retail therapy, here’s how to spend a day shopping in Fremantle.
Claremont Day Trip: A Tantalising Taste Of Culture
From arts and culture to nature and culinary goodness, this day trip itinerary gives you a tantalising tease of what the Town of Claremont has to offer.
Lancelin Day Trip: A Day Of Sand Dunes And Beaches
From the bush to the blue, this day trip itinerary connects you with the best of Lancelin’s natural and adventurous appeal. You’ll get off the beaten track, and explore the seaside town’s natural surroundings both above and below the surface.
Fremantle Day Trip: Exploring Perth’s Other Island Hotspot
Embark on a journey both on and off the shore with this day trip itinerary that takes you out to sea for island exploration before bringing you back to dry land to discover the best of Fremantle’s art, culture, history, and dining scenes, leaving you inspired and invigorated.
About SunSmart
Australia is the skin cancer capital of the world. Two in three Australians will develop skin cancer in their lifetime, and every year around 2,000 people die from this disease. SunSmart is focused on improving awareness, knowledge, attitudes and behaviour relating to ultraviolet (UV) exposure and the early detection of skin cancer. Our vision is to ensure all West Australians can work and play in UV protective environments.