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  • Whale Shark on the Ningaloo Coral Reef Coast
  • A Sunset Camel Ride in Broome is a great inclusion on Australia vacations.
  • Aerial view of Ningaloo Reef and Cape Range National Park. Image courtesy of Tourism Western Australia
  • Cockburn Ranges, Gibb River Road. Image courtesy of Tourism Western Australia
  • Manta rays in Ningaloo Marine Park. Image courtesy of Tourism Western Australia
  • Cathedral Gorge in Purnululu National Park wa image courtesy of Tourism Western Australia
Western Austalia 2017

Exploring extraordinary places and creating memories that will last a lifetime – it’s just another day in Western Australia. Famous for its endless sunshine and pristine beaches, Western Australia is Australia’s largest state.

Perth is Australia’s sunniest city, where world-class dining and entertainment sit side-by-side with clear beaches just 15 minutes from the CBD. Few cities have such an impressive range of activities at their doorstep: swimming with wild dolphins in Rockingham, indulging in the Swan Valley wine region, exploring one of the world’s largest inner city parks (Kings Park) and capturing that quokka selfie at the magnificent Rottnest Island.

Home to one of Australia’s premium wine-producing regions, spectacular nature laced with gourmet food and wine awaits on vacation southwest of Perth. The Margaret River region, a three-hour drive, has more than 220 wine producers, 100 cellar doors and breweries, distilleries and cideries to explore.

Located north of Perth, the Coral Coast is home to awesome marine life and extraordinary natural attractions. The towns of Coral Bay and Exmouth are the only places in Australia where you can swim with whale sharks (March to July) and humpback whales (June to November) – amongst the World Heritage-listed Ningaloo Reef.

Further north, in Western Australia’s Kimberley region, discovers a land where Aboriginal rock art sits adjacent to prehistoric gorges, thunderous waterfalls and the exotic pearling town of Broome, only a two-hour flight from Perth. Witness the Staircase to the Moon, the world’s only Horizontal Waterfalls and the Bungle Bungle Range.

Western Australia also offers Golden Outback adventures. Home to Lucky Bay (Australia’s whitest beach), the world’s largest outdoor gallery at Lake Ballard, and Kalgoorlie – Australia’s biggest outback town. Here, you’ll discover rare and beautiful wildflowers found nowhere else on earth, discover historic gold mining settlements and surf a peeling slab of granite at Wave Rock.

So why not include one of our Western Australia holidays in your itinerary and discover why it is nothing short of extraordinary? C’mon say G’day Downunder. Book one of our Australia vacations today and start exploring!

State of Western Australia Quickfacts

Capital:  Perth
Floral Emblem: The Red and Green Kangaroo Paw
Faunal Emblem: Black Swan
State Flag:

Black Swan within a yellow circle
State Motto: Cygnis Insignis (distinguished by its swans)
Location: Western Australia, Australia's largest state, occupies the western third of the continent.
Area: Western Australia comprises 1/3 of the continent and has an area of 2,525,500 sq./km. (975,100 sq./mi.).
Landform: The Western Plateau, which covers most of the state, is a shield of ancient rock with an elevation generally between 230 and 460 m (750 and 1,500 ft).
Population: 2.6 million - Western Australians are English-speaking and predominantly Australian-born. The population is highly urbanized (about 85%), but the state's population density is low-about 0.65 per sq./km. (1.7 per sq./mi.). Major towns other than Perth include Bunbury, Geraldton, Albany, and Fremantle on the southwest coast, and Kalgoorlie, Coolgardie, and Port Hedland.
Climate: Three climatic regions can be found in Western Australia: the southwest, which has warm to hot, dry summers and mild, rainy winters; the hot, monsoonal northern fringe; and the vast interior, which is hot and arid. In the south, the mean December temperature is 27 degrees C (80 degrees F); the mean July temperature 16 degrees C (60 degrees F). Annual rainfall averages 635 mm (25 in) near the coasts, but most of the interior receives less than 255 mm (10 in) a year.
Perth: Situated on the banks of the scenic Swan River, Perth has a glorious climate with more hours of sunshine per year than any other Australian capital. With this kind of climate, it's a small wonder that outdoor activities take precedence.

Perth is a dynamic city. Its clean beaches and pleasant river foreshore make the city an aquatic paradise. Luxury yachts share the water with windsurfers, dinghies and water skiers. Going to the beach is a way of life and a place to people-watch and be seen, to breathe in bracing Indian Ocean air and admire spectacular sunsets.
Shopping: Perth shops offer uniquely Australian merchandise, plus a wide range of imported goods. Fashions from Australia's most talented designers are available in quality boutiques located in the city centre and suburban shopping areas. Argyle diamonds, opals, emu leather products and Aboriginal art are sold in specialty shops.

Duty-free shopping outlets are located in the city centre and Fremantle, as well as at Perth International Airport. They sell a wide variety of international and Australian merchandise, and the duty-free liquor prices are amongst the lowest in the world.
Dining Out: Perth's multicultural population has ensured that a wide selection of cuisines is available to diners. Whether your preference be for French, Italian, German, Japanese, Chinese, Greek - or a host of other international foods - you will find what your taste buds crave in Perth, at prices to suit every budget.
Fremantle: Just 20 minutes southwest of Perth at the mouth of the Swan River is the old port of Fremantle. Like any international port, it has a certain cosmopolitan, exotic flavour. Night sports and old-world haunts, ethnic restaurants, boutique brewery pubs, quaint old cottages and convict-built stone architecture make Fremantle a delightful spot to visit.

 

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Western Australia, Australia

  • Perth to Broome Self Drive

    FIRST-CLASS | SELF-DRIVE: On this exploration of Western Australia, begin in Perth and end in Broome, travelling at your own pace to take in spectacular highlights that are often missed on trips to Australia including Cervantes, Kalbarri, Monkey Mia, Coral Bay and Karijini along the way.
    Duration:
    16 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 1,553
    Trip Type:
    Self-Drives, Tailor-made Travel Ideas
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  • Trans Continental Classic

    FIRST-CLASS | RAIL: Travel from the Pacific Ocean to the Indian Ocean on this 13 day rail journey from Sydney to Perth. Board The Indian Pacific after spending a few days exploring Sydney and travel across the country. Visit Canberra, Australia’s capital city, and explore Adelaide and Kangaroo Island along the way.
    Duration:
    13 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 5,036
    Trip Type:
    Classics (Bestsellers), Rail Travel Ideas
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  • Across Downunder: Essence of Sydney, Perth & Adelaide

    FIRST-CLASS | TAILOR-MADE: Dive into Sydney’s urban glamour on a guided tour of the Rocks and the world-famous Opera House before setting off on a Harbour dinner cruise. Marvel at the beauty of the Blue Mountains before heading to Perth to explore the otherworldly landscapes of Western Australia. Finish off in Adelaide and sip on the South’s top vintages in the Barossa Valley.
    Duration:
    12 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 5,599
    Trip Type:
    Tailor-made Travel Ideas, Vacation Packages with Airfare
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  • Australia's Coral Atolls Cruise from Broome

    The Rowley Shoals feature exaggerated corals, a kaleidoscope of marine life and stunning underwater clarity, but perhaps more important than anything else, they are visited by only a fortunate few! The Rowley Shoals are Western Australia’s premier coral playground!
    Duration:
    6 Days
    Prices:
    On request
    Trip Type:
    Active & Adventurous, Cruises & Sailing, Luxury and Beyond
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  • Discover Sunny Perth

    MODERATE | TAILOR-MADE: Perth is an aquatic paradise with clean beaches and pleasant river foreshores. It is an ideal base to explore the diverse surrounding areas including the colourful port city of Freemantle.
    Duration:
    4 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 511
    Trip Type:
    Stopovers/City Breaks, Tailor-made Travel Ideas
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  • Kimberley Snapshot Luxury Adventure Cruise from Broome

    Come aboard the True North for a luxury cruise exploring the waterways of the Kimberley region of Western Australia. Watch manta rays, dugongs and reef sharks feed at the stunning Montgomery Reef, examine the Bradshaw cave paintings that are over 20,000 years old and cruise to the base of one of the world’s premier waterfalls, the King George Falls.
    Duration:
    8 Days
    Prices:
    On request
    Trip Type:
    Cruises & Sailing, Luxury and Beyond
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  • Kimberley Waterfalls Luxury Adventure Cruise

    Come aboard the True North for a west Australian cruise like no other. Explore the waterfalls of the Kimberley region such as the magnificent King George Falls, examine extraordinary rock art from tens of thousands of years ago, and experience the majestic end of Kimberley’s wet season with its summer storms, spectacular light shows and swollen billabongs.
    Duration:
    11 Days
    Prices:
    On request
    Trip Type:
    Cruises & Sailing
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  • South West & Wine

    Discover Perth by embarking on a tour of Nambung National Park and the mystical Pinnacles Desert. Sample wine in the Margaret River Wine Region and drive through the Boranup Forest.
    Duration:
    6 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 1,088
    Trip Type:
    Tailor-made Travel Ideas
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  • The Complete South West Self Drive

    Like a whole other country, Western Australia enchants visitors with natural icons unlike any found in the east, delicious wine and cuisine, and a history all of its own. Explore the southwest tip of Australia in detail and at your own pace on this self-drive adventure.
    Duration:
    9 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 929
    Trip Type:
    Self-Drives
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  • The Kimberley Ultimate Luxury Adventure Cruise

    Come aboard the True North for the ultimate luxury cruise of Western Australia. Enjoy two weeks of lavish indulgence as you visit Kimberley’s iconic sites, from the majestic twin falls of King George Falls to the 20,000-year-old Bradshaw paintings dotting the region.
    Duration:
    14 Days
    Prices:
    On request
    Trip Type:
    Cruises & Sailing
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  • Untamed Kimberley & West Coast Escorted Vacation

    MODERATE | ESCORTED COACH: Explore the rugged and contrasting landscapes of Kimberley and the West Coast on this epic journey through Western Australia. As you pass from the Top End to Perth, you’ll cruise on rivers, hike to waterholes, tour working diamond mines, explore coral reefs, relax on pristine beaches, and engage with unforgettable Indigenous cultures.
    Duration:
    21 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 11,290
    Trip Type:
    Escorted Coach Touring, Single Friendly
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  • West Coast Discovery Self Drive: Perth to Broome

    Get out and see the Australia less-travelled on this Western Australia self-drive. Enjoy the freedom of exploring at your own pace behind the wheel, with a confirmed itinerary and accommodation to make the most of your time, plus the support of Goway’s co-pilot kit, designed for Australia self-drives.
    Duration:
    12 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 1,049
    Trip Type:
    Self-Drives
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