Visit Western Australia

The massive state of Western Australia encompasses one third of the entire land mass of Australia, and has the largest diversity of climate and environments of any state.

The south west is very popular, featuring popular surf beaches and the famous wines and gourmet delights of the Margaret River region, south of Perth.

Explore the beauty of the limestone caves and rugged coastal scenery around Augusta and Albany, then head inland through massive old growth forests to villages such as Pemberton and Nannup where wildflowers, art and craft galleries and peaceful country escapes delight visitors.

The Golden Outback of the Heartlands is a country of contrasts, golden crops ripening, spectacular wildflowers, and the breathtaking coastline of Esperance and the Bay of Isles. Visit the natural phenomenon of Wave Rock, sculpted by wind and water over millions of years, and relive the spirit of the gold rush in mining towns of Kalgoorlie and Coolgardie.

Follow the Indian Ocean Drive - north from Perth, through the colourful wildflower region, and explore the remarkable Pinnacles of Namburg National Park, and the magnificent cliff formations and gorges. Visit the clear shallows of the Shark Bay World Heritage Park and see manta rays, turtles, dugongs and whales feeding in the seemingly endless seagrass beds. View colourful coral reefs that almost touch the shore, swim with the curious whale shark, and pat the wild dolphins at Monkey Mia.

Visit the amazing Pilbara in the north-west, a rugged landscape of valleys and gorges, rock pools, waterfalls and pockets of lush vegetation. Discover aboriginal artworks and unique natural formations carved in ancient rock, exposing wonderful colours and patterns.

Watch the Fitzroy River swell in the wet season to become the country’s largest, supporting a massive variety of wildlife in this unspoilt wilderness. Dive the stunning islands of the Dampier Archipeligo, featuring dolphins, dugongs, turtles and spectacular coral formations. Stay in the exotic town of Broome and explore the western reaches of the Kimberly, Lake Argyle and the Bungle Bungles.