Occupying one third of the continent, Western Australia is the largest state in Australia, approximately the same size as Western Europe. The coastline stretches 12,500km and is fringed by the blue waters of the Indian and Southern Oceans.
Western Australia Attractions and Places to See
Perth
A sunny, mediterranean tempered city, Perth sits on the edge of the Swan River and is surrounded by lush parks and botanic gardens. Fresh breezes from the Indian Ocean flow through the city creating a warm, hospitable atmosphere. There are 19 sandy beaches on the coast around Perth and it is the only city in Australia where you can see the sun set over the Ocean.
The Golden HeartLand
Kalgoorlie is the major centre of this region. The Golden Heartlands lies on the edge of the Nullarbor Plain. Inland the landscape is forbidding, while the coastline stretches out in long, empty beaches.
The Kimberleys and Unique North
This is a very large and diverse region. The beautiful mediterranean climate makes it an ideal place to visit at any time of the year. Attractions vary from camel riding along a beach to the Pearling town of Broome and from exploring 130 million year old Dinosaur footprints set in limestone to the rugged beauty of the Kimberley Ranges.The north of Western Australia is indeed unique, so if you plan to visit leave yourself plenty of time, because there's a lot of ground to cover!
Albany and the Margaret River
Once an important whaling township, Albany is a town of historic signficance in the region, it is also the site of the first European settlement in Western Australia. Margaret River is another remarkable town on the Southwest coast. Surrounded by Leeuwin- Naturaliste National Park, Margaret River is becoming a well reputed wine making area and the surfing at Margaret River is world famous.