Western Australia (WA)
Western Australia’s capital city is Perth, which has a population approaching 1.5 million. Boasting more hours of sunshine than any other Australian city,
Perth is famous for the beauty of its beaches and the large number of outdoor activities on offer.
The city itself has an extensive range of shops, restaurants, accommodation, cinemas, and other entertainment opportunities. Kings Park and Botanic Gardens offer residents and visitors beautiful gardens and native bushland, and breathtaking views over Perth. Running through the city is the Swan River, adding to the number of water-based and outdoor activities that are available at the city’s beaches.
Just south of Perth is Fremantle, renowned for its exciting yet easy and relaxed lifestyle. This multicultural city is famous for its markets, shopping, food and dining, bars, entertainment, and art galleries. It is easily accessible by train from Perth and is a very popular New Years Eve location.
A short ferry ride away is Rottnest Island. This beautiful island boasts not only stunning beaches but also one of Australia’s many amazing, unique animals — the Quokka. To ensure the island remains in its pristine state no cars are allowed on the island, so visitors explore by pushbike or tour bus.
Nearby Penguin Island, home to a colony of Fairy Penguins, is in the Shoalwater Islands Marine Park, about 44km south of Perth.
One of Western Australia’s most popular destinations is the renowned Margaret River region. Famous for its world-class wineries and gourmet restaurants, the region also boasts boutique beer breweries, olive groves, and freshwater crayfish farms, not to mention chocolate and fudge factories! The area also has a number of great art and craft galleries, and amazing natural attractions including caves, stunning beaches, and beautiful natural forest.