Western Australia
Why go?
The sheer scale of Western Australia - one-third of the continent and the least populated state - is awesome. Its incredibly dramatic landscape stretches over 2600km, from the wild frontier of the Kimberley in the north - barren plains, sculpted gorges, mangrove swamps and ancient rocks - all the way to the Southern Ocean - white powder sands and azure seas teeming with marine life. In between are the majestic red desert and mining towns of the interior, a string of empty beaches along the coast and, in the south-west corner, magnificent forests, lush spring carpets of flowers and a burgeoning wine industry. Transformed in recent years to a cosmopolitan but laid back city, Perth and its hinterland offers an ideal climate, some of the best gastronomic experiences in Australia, as well as excellent sporting facilities and adventure activities.
What's where?
- Margaret River: A couple of hours south of Perth, walk or cycle around its pretty town and fabulous vineyards Read More >>
- North West Cape: This unspoiled peninsula on the western tip of Oz offers amazing snorkelling, diving & sailing in Ningaloo, + canyons & caves in the Cape Range Park Read More >>
- Perth: WA's laid-back capital has a European feel to it, without a big city bustle. Chill out on the beaches or visit Rottnest Island to see the Quokkas Read More >>
- The Kimberleys: Australia's last frontier covering a third of WA: explore breathtaking rugged gorges & ancient landscapes by 4WD or horseback, great birding & fishing Read More >>