Western Australia is a place where reality and the otherworldly combine. From stunning beaches and bays to majestic mountains and ranges, it’s full of natural wonders, supernatural contrasts and rare experiences. Journey through Western Australia with our comprehensive guide featuring the top destinations you have to visit at least once in your lifetime. Time to start planning.
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Perth
Perth (Boorloo) is a naturally adventurous city that will light you up with its culture, cuisine and creativity. Witness the breath-taking beauty that surrounds this city with activities for everyone. The Swan River (Derbarl Yerrigan) frames the city with 19 sandy beaches each blessed with dreamy Indian Ocean sunsets. You can’t miss exploring the aquamarine bays and pristine beaches of car-free Rottnest Island (Wadjemup) and meeting the world’s happiest animal, the adorable quokka. Swim with wild bottlenose dolphins and experience their magic around you in the crystal-clear waters of Rockingham. Finally, if you’re feeling adventurous, take an exhilarating zip at twilight on a Matagarup Zip+Climb experience.
Margaret River Region
The Margaret River Region is a world-renowned wine destination where rugged coastline, ancient caves and pristine beaches meet lush vineyards and tall timber forests. The top things to discover in the Margaret River Region start deep in the exquisite Ngilgi Cave, where natural acoustics amplify the ethereal sound of the didgeridoo, as Wadandi man Josh Whiteland of Koomal Dreaming welcomes you to his country. Walk along the awe-inspiring limestone cliffs and peaceful bays of the Cape to Cape Track or journey through more than 150 wineries and cellar doors where friendly, passionate locals welcome you. In only a 2.5 hour-drive south of Perth, indulge in Australia’s most premium wine and variety of fine local produce.
Ningaloo Reef
If you’re looking for a truly unforgettable experience, head to World Heritage-listed Ningaloo Reef (Nyinggulu). Here you can walk straight off the beach into a marine wonderland of more than 500 species of fish and 200 species of coral all along the 300-kilometre water world. Make sure you add swimming with the big three to your must-do list – gentle whale sharks, majestic humpback whales, and acrobatic manta rays dance along the world’s largest fringing coral reef. Explore the rugged red cliffs, wildlife and wide-open spaces of Cape Range National Park by four-wheel drive, boat or on foot. Or take a leisurely, relaxing and eco-friendly cruise across Yardie Creek, and explore coastal resort towns like Exmouth (Warnangoora) and Coral Bay. When it’s time for some R&R, disconnect from the everyday and reconnect with nature at Sal Salis’ eco-luxe tents in Cape Range National Park.
Broome
Broome (Rubibi) is a picturesque town where turquoise waters and red ochre rock meet. Experience the full force of nature by boat or scenic flight at Horizontal Falls (Garaanngaddim), one of the planet’s most unique waterways. Take a camel ride against a tangerine sunset and discover the town’s fascinating pearl-diving history at a working pearl farm. Time your trip between March and October to witness a once-in-a-lifetime sight of the natural phenomena of Staircase to the Moon overlooking Roebuck Bay (Yawuru Nadulagun) at twilight as a full moon rises over the mudflats.
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Kununurra
As the eastern gateway to the Kimberley, Kununurra (Goonoonoorrang )is a place of ancient landscapes and culture, wildlife rich waterways and wetlands. Experience an adventure of a lifetime at one of Western Australia’s most striking geological features, the beehive-shaped sandstone domes of the Bungle Bungle Range in World Heritage-listed Purnululu National Park; explore from an open-door helicopter, four-wheel-drive tour or on foot with an Aboriginal guide. Discover the deep gorges, majestic ranges, and thermal springs of El Questro and soak up the sunset with drinks and canapes on a Lake Argyle cruise along the southern hemisphere’s largest man-made lake.
Western Australia is a place where connecting with the land helps you reconnect with yourself. So, step out of the everyday and into a dream, and be inspired by the wondrous adventures and unmissable experiences beckoning you. Book your next dream holiday through KAYAK for the best deals now.
