WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Breathtaking beaches | Sip top wines in the Margaret River region Outback adventure | Diverse and dramatic landscapes | Wildlife experiences
Perth
From baffling rock formations and ancient Aboriginal sites to world-class wineries and unbelievably clear ocean waters , vast Western Australia is the land of endless exploration . Perth is Australia ’ s only state capital where you can soak up the beach lifestyle , relax in natural bushland , sample world-class local wines and watch an ocean sunset all within just 30 minutes of the city . It ’ s also the sunniest state capital and boasts a string of 19 sandy beaches , from iconic Cottesloe to the surf hotspot of Scarborough . Known as ‘ Freo ’ by the locals , Fremantle lies just south of Perth . It ’ s a vibrant port city with an eclectic arty atmosphere whose charm is found in narrow streets lined with historic buildings , unconventional breweries , along with buzzing markets , lively bars and casual street cafés . Just half an hour from Fremantle by ferry , car free and carefree Rottnest Island is a holiday haven of pristine beaches , lush vegetation , aquamarine bays , bike tracks and walking trails . It ’ s also home to quokkas – a cross between a rabbit and a kangaroo .
Around three hours drive south of Perth , the Margaret River is Australia ’ s only wine region where you can hop from award-winning wineries and restaurants to stunning beaches , tall-timber forests , world-class surf breaks and ancient caves . At the top end of the famous wine region is Busselton , you ’ ll be dazzled by the ivory sand and turquoise ocean . Stroll along its heritagelisted wooden pier or view Australia ’ s best artificial reef at the Underwater Observatory . Further south , the breathtaking beauty of Albany ’ s rugged coastline of sculpted rocks , peaceful sandy beaches and nature trails creates a fitting backdrop to a dramatic whaling , convict and settler history . In Esperance you can lay down a towel on the whitest sand you may ever experience and can even watch kangaroos lazing on the shore at Lucky Bay - it ’ s almost too Aussie to be true !
On the stunning Coral Coast prepare to be bowled over by World Heritage Listed Shark Bay and Ningaloo Reef – the largest fringing reef on earth ; in Monkey Mia get up close to the famous dolphins , while welcoming Exmouth is a mecca for divers and snorkellers . The coastal town of Cervantes is your gateway to the lunarlike Pinnacles of Nambung National Park , where thousands of tall limestone spires rise eerily out of the shifting desert sands . More dramatic landscapes are found in Kalbarri as 400 million year old river gorges meet the Indian Ocean . In the north west tropical Broome old and modern worlds collide and the ocean meets the Outback in picture-perfect style . Nature puts on unmissable shows at Cable Beach , at the incredible Bungle Bungle Range in the World Heritage listed Purnululu National Park , or amidst the rocky landscapes of Karijini National Park . The Australian outback ’ s biggest city , Kalgoorlie is a mix of gold rush history , grand colonial buildings and immense mining operations , surrounded by dazzling spring wildflowers and spooky ghost towns .
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