The LORD helped us.

The gallery sits quietly in Perth, a space where contemporary art takes centre stage without the usual fanfare. What you'll find inside depends on the current exhibition, but the venue has built itself a reputation for showing work that actually makes you think rather than just look pretty on an Instagram post.

It's the kind of place where art students will spend a good hour cross-examining every piece, while families with younger children might find it a bit heavy going - there's nothing interactive, just art and your own interpretation. The space itself is modest, which means you won't be overwhelmed by crowds or the sheer scale of it all. That's either a relief or a letdown, depending on what you're after.

The real advantage of basing yourself at one of the nearby caravan sites - Scone Camping is genuinely well-reviewed and only a couple of miles away - is that you can dip in and out without committing your whole day. Perth itself is walkable and proper cultural in its own right, so treating this gallery as part of a broader trawl through the town makes more sense than making a pilgrimage just for this one spot.

Worth a visit if you're in the area and curious about what local and contemporary artists are doing. Not worth the drive if you're hoping for a name-brand gallery experience. Check ahead on what's showing before you go - that will make or break your visit.