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Western Australia Australia Last Updated: 08/25/2024 | |
Western Australia is a vast and diverse state located in the western part of Australia. Known for its rugged landscapes, stunning coastline, and unique natural attractions, Western Australia offers a wide range of experiences for travelers. As of 2021, the state has 2.76 million inhabitants - 11 percent of the national total. | |
- Perth: Perth is the capital city of Western Australia and is known for its relaxed lifestyle, urban parks, and beautiful Swan River. It's also the gateway to many of the state's attractions. - Beaches: WA boasts some of Australia's most stunning beaches, including the famous Cottesloe Beach in Perth, as well as Cable Beach in Broome and Turquoise Bay in Exmouth. - Margaret River: This region is renowned for its wineries, gourmet food, and stunning coastline. It's a popular destination for food and wine enthusiasts. - Purnululu National Park (Bungle Bungle Range): This UNESCO World Heritage-listed site is famous for its unique orange and black striped sandstone formations, known as the Bungle Bungle Range. - Ningaloo Reef: This lesser-known but equally impressive reef offers opportunities for snorkeling, diving, and swimming with whale sharks. - Broome: Broome is known for its unique combination of beach and outback landscapes, as well as its stunning sunsets and pearl industry. - Karri Forests: The tall karri trees of the south provide excellent hiking and photography opportunities. - Rottnest Island: Located just off the coast of Perth, Rottnest Island is home to the famous quokka, a small marsupial, and offers beautiful beaches and cycling trails. - Karijini National Park: This park features impressive gorges, waterfalls, and natural pools, making it a haven for hikers and nature lovers. - Wildflowers: Western Australia is known for its wildflower displays, with many areas coming alive with colorful blooms during the spring. - Wave Rock: This unique rock formation resembles a giant ocean wave frozen in time and is located near the town of Hyden. - Outdoor Adventures: WA offers a wide range of outdoor activities, from surfing and snorkeling to hiking and 4x4 adventures. - Aboriginal Culture: Learn about the rich Aboriginal culture of the region through art, tours, and experiences. - Gibb River Road: A famous 4WD route that takes you through remote and stunning landscapes in the Kimberley region. - Space and Astronomy: Western Australia is home to the Square Kilometre Array (SKA), a radio telescope project that will be the world's largest. Western Australia's vast landscapes and unique attractions make it a destination for travelers seeking natural wonders and adventure. |
Cape Peron Place » Outdoors Cape Peron is a headland at Rockingham, at the southern end of Cockburn Sound in Western Australia. The cape is locally known as Point Peron, and is noted for its protected beaches, limestone cliffs, reefs and panoramic views. 31 views 💖 1 | |
Wanneroo Botanic Gardens Place » Outdoors Explore the gardens and take in the kaleidoscope of colors, sights, and sounds that will overwhelm your senses. Walk amongst the tall trees and enjoy the many flower displays, rockeries, and waterfalls. The Wanneroo Botanic Gardens is home to Australia’s largest outdoor Mini Golf complex, featuring 36 holes across two courses. 27 views 💖 125 Drovers Pl, Wanneroo WA 6065, Australia | |
Mount Frankland National Park Place » Outdoors Mount Frankland National Park is dominated by an impressive granite peak. The park covers 31,000 hectares of tingle, jarrah and karri forest. It’s part of the area of wild landscape called the Walpole Wilderness. Just imagine the aromatic scent of all those native trees! 34 views 💖 1Mount Frankland Rd, North Walpole WA 6398, Australia | |
Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse Place » Outdoors On the most Southern Westerly tip of Australia, where the Indian and Southern Oceans meet, stands Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse as a solitary sentinel. It was totally manually operated until 1982 by a clockwork mechanism and kero burner, one of the last in the world. 35 views 💖 1Leeuwin Rd, Augusta WA 6290, Australia | |
Pinnacles Desert Place » Outdoors Located at the southern gateway to Australia's Coral Coast, along the Indian Ocean Drive, the Pinnacles Desert of Nambung National Park is one of the major natural attractions in the region. The park is located roughly 200km, or 2 hours' drive north of Perth, and covers an area of 17,487 hectares providing natural habitat for an extensive array of native animals and bird life. 48 views 💖 1Nambung WA 6521, Australia | |
Urban Jungle Indoor Rock Climbing Place » Sport Urban Jungle Indoor Rock Climbing is situated on Solomon Road, conveniently located off the freeway in Jandakot. The state-of-the-art facility offers a diverse range of climbing activities, including fitness sessions, functions, and birthday parties. The brand-new (2020) building is specifically designed for climbing, featuring the latest fit-out of City Wall and Walltopia climbing structures. 50 views 💖 183 Solomon Rd, Jandakot WA 6164, Australia | |
John Forrest National Park Place » Outdoors John Forrest National Park is one of Australia's oldest conservation areas and Western Australia's first national park. Located in the Darling Ranges about half an hour’s drive from Perth, the park offers excellent bush walking, cycling along the Railway Reserves Heritage Trail and scenic drives. 44 views 💖 1Park Rd, Hovea WA 6056, Australia | |
Fremantle Place » Town Right where the Swan River meets the Indian Ocean, Fremantle, or Freo as the locals call it, is a vibrant heritage city just 30 minutes by train or car from Perth. It's the gateway to Rottnest Island and there's plenty to do in this intriguing port city. 46 views 💖 1Australia | |
Echidna Chasm Place » Outdoors Echidna Chasm is a natural geological formation located in the Purnululu National Park in the Kimberley region of Western Australia. The Purnululu National Park, known for its unique sandstone formations and stunning landscapes, was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2003. 429 views 💖 8Western Australia 6770, Australia | |
Weano Gorge Place » Outdoors Weano Gorge in Western Australia's Karijini National Park is perhaps the most accessible gorge in Karijini. But this makes it no less spectacular and beautiful. 413 views 💖 7Karijini National Park, Banjima Drive Karijini, WA 6751 Australia |