Western
Australia
Covering
one third of the Australian continent, Western Australia provides
a totally different flavour of the Australian culture.
 Perth
and surrounds
Perth, and nearby Fremantle,
are among the most pleasant cities to visit in Australia.
Blessed with great weather and fabulous beaches, these cosmopolitan
cities boast top-class restaurants and attractions.
Nearby are other major destinations, including Rottnest Island
and superb wineries.
 Fremantle
Always a hive of activity, stroll past 150
well-preserved heritage buildings and colourful streets to
find the best in entertainment and maritime activities. Walk
the "cappuccino strip" on South Terrace to find
a great array of shops and boutiques.
 Rottnest
Island
Just offshore from Perth,
Rottnest Island's clear waters and white beaches boast great
fishing, sailing, golfing, hiking, cycling and diving. Take
a guided tour to meet the friendly quokkas - native marsupials.
 The
Pinnacles
A day trip to the thousands of huge limestone pillars
rising from the shifting yellow sands is well worth the effort.
These strange formations - some jagged, others more symmetrical
- are in the Red Desert area of Nambung National Park.
Margaret
River
One of Western Australia's most popular destinations,
the Margaret River region is an indulgent of gastronomic delights,
world-class wineries and gourmet vineyard restaurants. The
more active can canoe or fish the Margaret River, repel and
rock climb, or go whale watching. The area's massive surf
is also a major draw card. Don't surf? Then watch the masters
at play.
 Ningaloo
Reef
Swim along side colourful reef fish, coral, turtles
and whales at Ningaloo Marine Park, Western Australia's version
of the Great Barrier Reef. From mid-March to mid-May, visitors
from around the world converge on Ningaloo for the experience
of a lifetime - diving with the awesome whale shark, the world's
largest fish, measuring 40 feet long and weighing more than
11 tons.
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The
Pilbara
The Pilbara is an ancient land where sheer gorges
and steep chasms rise out from the desert. Its also one of
the best places in Australia to discover ancient Aboriginal
art, with a vast number of engravings chipped from local rock
dating back 40,000 years. Find more than 10,000 rock engravings
on the Burrup Peninsula, near Dampier.
Broome
Simply oozing with colour, Broome is the gateway
to the Indian Ocean on the west and the pristine wilderness
of the Kimberly on the east. Enjoy the friendly locals and
tropical setting. As the capital of Australia's South-Sea
pearl industry, it's also the perfect spot to buy pearls,
tour a farm or taste its delicate meat!
Camel riding on Cable Beach
Cable Beach
Regarded as one of the most stunning beaches in the
world, its clean white sand is an ideal spot to watch the
incredible sunsets over the Indian ocean. A short camel ride
is a good way to enjoy the beach's tropical tranquillity.
The Kimberley
The wild and remote Kimberley is one of the world's
last great wilderness areas. A place of immense beauty and
diverse climates, the Kimberley boasts vast horizons, ancient
gorges, weird rock formations, welcoming rock pools and golden
beaches.
The
Bungle Bungles
On the state's northeastern border, the Bungle Bungle
Range, in Purnululu National Park, is one of the most fascinating
geological landmarks in Western Australia. The orange-and-black
striped mounds of rock look like giant beehives, and shelter
cooling gorges, crystal-clear pools and fan palms.
The Bungle Bungle
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