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- Swim with the world's biggest fish at Ningaloo Reef.
- Hike through the World Heritage-listed Purnululu National Park and Bungle Bungle Range.
- Taste premium Margaret River wines and meet the winemaker.
- Watch the 'Staircase to the moon' over Broome's Roebuck Bay.
- Go sandboarding at Lancelin or Esperance.
Western Australia Holidays
Sun, adventure, an awesome natural environment and friendly people – it’s what you’ll find on a holiday in Western Australia whatever time of year you visit. Nowhere else in the world can you experience and interact with such unique natural attractions. Dive with the world’s largest fish – the whale shark – snorkel with manta rays, swim with wild dolphins, walk amongst the tree tops of ancients forests, sleep under a canopy of stars in the desert or explore the beehive-like formations of the Bungle Bungles with the help of an Aboriginal guide. Whilst on a Western Australia holiday, you can explore a range of contrasting destinations from the laid back city of Perth to the picturesque South West and the outback experience of the North West or Golden Outback.
The state of Western Australia is big, bold and beautiful, and despite covering one third of Australia has a population of fewer than two million. It has miles of coastline washed by the Indian Ocean and a range of climatic zones from tropical through to temperate. The northern area is raw and harsh; the south is characterised by rolling green pasture; to the west is the ocean while to the east lie golden wheat fields.
The true richness of a Western Australia holiday lies in its huge mineral deposits – gold, diamonds, iron ore, bauxite, nickel, natural gas and oil lie under the ground and provide employment for much of the population. The goldfields of Kalgoorlie still produce a couple of thousand of ounces of gold a day. The young and vital state capital, Perth, was built on the mineral wealth of the state and offers a leisurely lifestyle centred on its lovely beaches for its large immigrant population.
Western Australia holidays are big on extremes; it boasts 8,000 species of wildflower, more than any other region in the world. It has the smallest church, the largest casino and the narrowest pub in the Southern Hemisphere. Its rocky coastline has also been responsible for plenty of tragedy - more than 700 vessels have come to grief here since the first Dutch sailors arrived on the shores of the state in the 17th century.
Holidays in Perth
Perth holidays benefit from a modern, cosmopolitan city situated on the banks of the Swan River. Fantastic panoramic views of the city can be seen from the nearby Darling Ranges.
Holidays in Ningaloo Reef
The Ningaloo Reef is a 260km stretch of unspoilt, tropical waters. Ningaloo Reef holidays are the only place in the world where the beach directly meets coral reef, so it's great for snorkellers.
Holidays in Rottnest Island
Rottnest Island holidays offer a peaceful and clean island fringed by coral reef and full of lush forest areas. Cars are banned on Rottnest, maintaining its purity and calm.
Holidays in Broome
Broome is a city that combines both Australian and Asian culture, and is also renowned as the world's pearling capital.
Margaret River Holidays
The Margaret River area is home to over 60 wineries, and is considered the most important wine-producing area in Australia. Margaret River is also renowned as a world-class surfing destination.
Holidays in Monkey Mia
Monkey Mia is acclaimed as the best place in the world to meet and interact with wild dolphins.
Pinnacles Desert Holidays
Located in Nambung National Park, the Pinnacles Desert is a magnificent landscape dotted with colourful wild flowers and featuring thousands of limestone pillars of varying heights.
