Western Australia Travel

Perth

• Australia’s most westerly capital city with its shores splashed by the Indian Ocean and the Swan River winding its way through the heart of the City
• Great weather and fabulous beaches, with more hours of sunshine than any other Australian Capital; blue skies and white sands beckon
• Visit historic Fremantle, rich in maritime history and one of the best preserved examples in the world of a 19th century port streetscape
• Humpback and Southern Right whales frequent Perth and Fremantle waters annually from September through November
• Game fishing enthusiasts will also appreciate the opportunity to reel in Cod, Shark, Tuna, Marlin and Snapper
• Top Australian designers make ‘retail therapy’ in Perth a must; visits the city arcades and also the areas of Subiaco, Claremont and Leederville
• Escape the city and head east to the Darling Ranges where you can visit waterfalls, forests, national parks and even play a round of two of golf
• Rottnest Island is home to Australia’s native Quokka’s, and with great beaches, snorkeling and diving it is the perfect getaway and is all only moments from the city’s shores
• Attractions within the city also include the Aquarium of Western Australia, The Allen Green Conservatory, the Army Museum of Western Australia, Art Gallery of Western Australia, the Aviation Heritage Museum, Swans Bells Tower (one of the largest musical instruments on earth), Fremantle Aboriginal Heritage Trail, Fremantle Markets, His Majesty’s Theatre, Museum , Museum of Performing Arts, The Perth Concert Hall, The Perth Mint, Perth Zoo, playhouse Theatre, Queens gardens, St.George’s cathedral, Vietnam Memorial, Western Australian Maritime Museum and the Western Australian Museum.
• Sporting enthusiasts can visit Ascot racehorse for the heart of Western Australia horse racing, see Aussie rules football at Subiaco Oval, play golf at Wembley or watch a game of cricket at the WACA.

Statewide

• Broome; rich in Chinese and Japanese heritage and home to Australia’s pearling history, and, a wonderful base from which to relax before exploring the Kimberley’s
• Explore by 4WD or air safari, the spectacular Bungle Bungle Ranges and Geike Gorge National Park
• Lake Argyle, nestled near the border of the Northern Territory is spectacular, and with access through Kununurra also allows visitors to experience the world renowned Argyle Diamond Mine and is brilliant champagne diamonds
• The Pilbara region is a mecca of sheer gorges and steep chasms, with the Dampier Archipelago providing sheltered bays and islands, with the Pilbara being one of the best places in Australia to discover aboriginal art
• The Ningaloo Marine Park offers spectacular diving
• Wine and food enthusiast will take delight in a visit to the Margaret River area, south of Perth; luxurious retreats, world class vineyards and superb cuisine
• Travel due east from Perth to the remarkable geographical formation of Wave Rock, traveling through some of Australia’s wheat belt and the Jarrah forests, where you will see on arrival an array of aboriginal cave paintings
• Travel north of Perth to the Nambung National Park, home of the Pinnacles (limestone pillars)
• Yanchep National Park allows you the chance to see koala’s, 4WD over massive sand dunes and even try your hand at sand boarding