The Subway Socceroos return to Western Australia for the second successive year, hoping to secure three crucial points against Japan at Perth Stadium, and move a step closer to FIFA World Cup 2026™ qualification.
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Australia’s largest state is full of magical places and dreamlike experiences. Blending urban cool with raw natural beauty, Perth/Boorloo is a place where relaxation and adventure go hand in hand.
Below is your guide to short trips from Perth, all just a few hours' drive from the city’s centre.
Pinnacles & Cervantes
Evocative landscapes, enchanting wildlife and exhilarating adventure awaits in the stunning 200 km drive from Perth to the Pinnacles. Stay the night in Cervantes – your coastal playground, where fresh Western Rock lobster feasts and magical sunsets nourish the soul. From Cervantes, it’s a short drive to Nambung National Park and one of Australia’s most fascinating landscapes, the Pinnacles. Formed over millions of years, the Pinnacles are surreal and stunning, almost otherworldly.
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Busselton, Dunsborough & Margaret River
Few of the world’s wine regions bear such a striking combination of treasures. Breathe in the warm coastal charm of Busselton, work up an appetite on a gentle stroll of its 1.8-kilometre jetty, and admire the calm waters of Dunsborough, before making your way to the iconic Margaret River region. Surrender yourself to the salty spray of waves and towering forests, to premium wines and exquisite local produce, to the enticing bounty of land and sea.
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Avon Valley
Step outside of the everyday and into the dream that is the Avon Valley, with its curious country towns, hidden secrets, wondrous wildflowers, and vast open skies. Fronting onto the slow-roaming Avon River, Northam delivers the defining Avon Valley experience. Glam it up with a sunrise Champagne in a hot-air balloon, as you drift over the valley floor.
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Rockingham & Mandurah
Jump on a cruise and spend the day with the wild dolphins of Perth. There are plenty of opportunities to watch the playful mammals, whether from boat or shore, along the coast of Perth, Rockingham, Mandurah and beyond. A lifestyle town with a holiday vibe, Mandurah combines relaxing canal cruises with adventures to lesser-known wetlands and beaches, and Thomas Dambo’s whimsical Giants of Mandurah, all within one hour of Perth.
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Swan Valley & Perth Hills
Slip behind the wheel for a world of discovery a mere half hour’s drive from Perth. Welcome to Western Australia’s bountiful twin beauties, the Swan Valley and Perth Hills. Just 10 km separates these glorious regions and yet there is so much to explore you’ll want to stay at least one night. Explore Western Australia’s oldest wine region, visit art galleries, connect with nature, and admire wildflowers. This region offers a diverse adventure rich in flavour and natural beauty.
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MATCH DETAILS
Subway Socceroos v Japan
Thursday, 5 June 2025
Perth Stadium, Perth
Kick-off: 7.00pm local / 9.00pm AEDT
Broadcast: 10, 10 Play and Paramount+
Tickets: Purchase Here