If You’re Heading To Western Australia For UFC Fight Night: Della Maddalena vs Prates, Here Are A Few Ideas On How You Can Spend Your Time There
UFC Fight Night is returning to Perth on 2 May, and for the first time ever in Australia, RAC Arena will light up on Saturday night. That’s right, the action will be on a Saturday night ‘down under’!
Perth's own Jack Della Maddalena headlines the card as he takes on Brazilian knockout artist Carlos "The Nightmare" Prates. Rising lightweight star Quillan Salkilld sets his sights on the rankings when he takes on veteran mainstay Beneil Dariush. Former flyweight title contender Steve Erceg and fan-favorite Tai Tuivasa round out the Aussie talent on the main card.
Make it a full weekend out west, with this epic Perth itinerary.
Touch down in Perth and head straight for the coast, where 19 white-sand beaches await. Start your fight weekend strong with a refreshing ocean dip, snorkel, or surfboarding lesson, before warming up with a revitalising Alchemy Sauna experience at one of many beachfront locations. Don’t forget to end the day by catching an iconic fiery sunset over the Indian Ocean!
Head 25 minutes out of Perth to the port city of Fremantle, or ‘Freo’ as the locals call it. Grab a cold drink at Little Creatures - one of Australia’s first micro-breweries, explore the buzzing markets, quirky cafes, or spend the afternoon on a guided tour around the historic Fremantle Prison.
As the day turns into night, check out Perth’s electric food and drink scene before the action kicks off at RAC Arena.
After enjoying what is sure to be a high-octane evening of mixed martial arts action, take a 30-minute ferry to Rottnest Island – Perth’s very own pocket of paradise. Enjoy pristine beaches, stunning bays, bike paths, walking trails, an abundance of wildlife, and the world’s happiest animal – the quokka!
Monday:
Finish strong on Monday with a trip to the Swan Valley, the only wine region within an Australian capital city. Experience a guided tasting tour of the infamous wineries, breweries and distilleries on foot, by river cruise, or even horse drawn wagon! And don’t forget to visit some of the local restaurants for some seriously good food.
