Above Outback Western Australia
The capital Perth is the first non-convict settlement in Australia. Perth is one of the most beautiful and liveable cities in Australia set along the stunning Swan river (home of the black swan). Perth offers mild winters and mild summers and is a fascinating city to be explored and offers many beautiful beaches for all year round swimming and surfing. Perth being a popular holiday destination offer a variety of Perth holiday rentals and even holiday accommodation in Perth City are plenty.
The south west region of WA can be easily described as the garden of West Australia. You will be able to witness hardwood trees, massive Jarrah forests and beautiful wild flowers in bloom from September to November. Amazing surf beaches and panoramic coastal views add to the attraction. The popular destinations in the south west region are Margaret River, Busselton, Yallingup and Albany. The fertile and lush Margaret River region is world famous for wines and not to be missed when you visit WA.
About 424 km north of Perth is the coastal town of Geraldton famous for Cray fish. From Perth to Geraldton is a lovely drive between August and October where you can marvel the many wild flowers along the roadside. Kalbarri National Park further north will give you the opportunity to witness more beautiful wild flowers as well as breathtaking coastal gorges and cliffs. The coast along Geraldton is famous for fishing and for coral reefs. If you want to see wild dolphins which swim close to the shore to be fed, you need to visit Monkey Mia in Shark bay.
You need plenty of time to fully enjoy the unique and fascinating Western Australia. We have jotted down below some of the attractions and places well worth a visit during your holidays to WA.
- Kings Park in Perth – 404 hectares of amazing natural bushland.
- Rottnest Island near Perth – 20 kilometres off the coast of Freemantle is a popular holiday island. Shipwrecks and the reefs attract skin divers to the sea surrounding this island.
- The south West region known as the garden of West Australia. You will be able to witness hardwood trees, massive Jarrah forests and beautiful wild flowers in bloom from September to November. Amazing surf beaches and panoramic coastal views add to the attraction.
- The Pilbara region to witness some of Australia’s spectacular gorges.
- Kimberley region in the North offer spectacular beaches, gorges and rivers to thrill you.
- Broome – Once one of the worlds’ leading pearling destinations now a beautiful place to holiday and your gateway to the West Kimberley region. Many wish to spend a few days in Broome, and there is a variety of Broome beach resorts on offer if planning to stay in the destination.
- Dales Gorge – known to be a breathtaking gorge located in Karijini National park.
- Hotham Valley Tourist Railway – For a nostalgic but a romantic train journey.
- John Forest National Park – To witness a variety of stunning wild flowers during spring.
- Kalgoorlie – step back in time to the gold boom era.
- Margaret River – for amazing caves, coastal, river scenery and to taste some magnificent wines to top it all. Margaret River holiday accommodation will be ideal for you to break journey here and enjoy this beautiful wine country.
- Nambung National Park – you will be able to witness 4 meter high limestone pillars studded with coloured quartz.
- Monkey Mia at Shark Bay – to witness and feed wild dolphins which swim so close to the shore.
- Valley of the Giants – come early to take a tree top walk through the giant Karri and Tingle trees.
