Western Australia Information

Perth & its beaches

The capital of WA is situated in a postcard setting on the River Swan, and has great weather throughout the year, natural parklands and an active outdoors and beach lifestyle. There are free buses to help visitors enjoy all the CBD's attractions with ease, check out the Perth Mint or head to King Street for some top notch shopping, head out on the town at Northbridge or just enjoy some peace at lovely Kings Park. The coastal area ofPerth coast comprises around 80 kilometres of gorgeous white beaches ideal for swimming, snorkelling or surfing. One of the most popular is Cottesloe with it's cafe and pub scene and huge Norfolk pines. The young and young at heart will enjoy Scarborough with it's great surf and exciting nightlife, while the more tame Sorrento is a family favourite. Rottnest Island is a perennial favourite of the locals and is just a short ferry trip away to a world of snorkelling, fishing, shipwrecks and beautiful beaches

The South West & Golden Outback

Not far inland from the captial is the Swan Valley, which boasts large areas of scenic vinyards, art galleries and charming towns. Just to the south is Mandurah, a vibrant city with some excellent dining that can be enjoyed beside the pretty Mandjar Bay. Busselton is a relaxed and popular with families for weekend getaways, and is renowned for its historic jetty which is more than 2 kilometres long. Margaret River has world-class surfing and is well known as a centre for gourmet produce and world class wines, galleries and boutique accommodation. Also in the South West is Albany-an historic and colourful town with convict history roots in a ruggedly beautiful part of Australia.

The Coral Coast

Along the Coral Coast to the north of Perth, the Indian Ocean is literally teeming with marine-life, including humpback whales, dugong, turtles, huge manta rays and colourful schools of fish. Go snorkelling straight off the beach into the incredible Ningaloo Reef, where you can swim with the Whale-Shark - the world's biggest fish, or blow a kiss to a tame dolphin at Monkey Mia. Inland, be amazed by the vibrant colours in wildflower season, or visit the Pinnacles and take a look at the unique limestone formations that have formed over millennia.

Broome & the North West wilderness & outback

Broome is the fascinating, historic and laid-back pearling town of Australia's north west. Take a camel ride on the famous Cable Beach, visit a local pearl farm, take a day trip to beautiful Cape Leveque or visit Windjana Gorge. More than 400,000 hectares in size, EI Questro is a truly unique destination: a working cattle station and one of the last true wilderness frontiers. The wild and untamed town of Kununurra to the east of Broome is the gateway to many of Western Australia's remote and remarkable natural attractions, including the awesome Bungle Bungle Range. Fitzroy Crossing is another historic town in this part of the world well worth a look, or venture to the stunning Geikie Gorge which is also in the area. If you enjoy hiking, the hiking is your thing be sure not the miss the Pilbara region which includes Karijini National Park, a largely rocky landscape leads of spectacular gorges,water-falls and cool rock pools.