Western Australia travel, tours and Vacation packages

A short guide about Western Australia

Thinking of visiting Western Australia? – Well this vast 2.5 million sq.km state is bound by South Australia and the Northern Territory. The north and west of the state is surrounded by 12,889km of pristine coastline provided the Indian Ocean. This state proudly displays its native flora and fauna on its Gold and Black Emblem showing off the ‘Floral Red and Green Kangaroo Paw’, the ‘Numbat’, the ‘Black Swan’ and the fossil ‘Gogo Fish’.

For a great holiday; tour the Perth Region, providing some of Australia’s best beaches, nightlife, bustling markets and marine adventures. Visit the state’s capital; Perth – sits besides the meandering Swan River where locals enjoy a relaxed outdoor lifestyle, similar to the neighbouring port city of Fremantle, at the mouth of the river, from here take a short ferry trip to visit Rottnest Island.

Visit the Mid West Region; known for its botanical richness, tour Australian Wildflowers at their best, or go abseiling and rock climbing, the coastal areas also provide great swimming and fishing. Travelling north; visit Carnarvon – for an adventure of vast distances and intense isolation, boasting shores of lush rainforest, and rugged outback terrain. Tour the harsh Pilbara Region; mixed with incredible natural beauty – containing waterfalls and gorges. Preserved in the rocks and caves are aboriginal paintings dating back 40,000 years.

For the true adventurer tour ‘Outback Australia’ in the Kimberley Region; offering amazing sunsets, unspoilt coastline and many natural attractions; such as rock pools, gorges and the famous Bungle Bungle Range. Tour the Goldfields of Kalgoorlie or share your time with kangaroos, emus, and sea dwellers in Esperance. Enjoy a visit to the Cervantes Pinnacles and Wave Rock. Visit the gap in Albany or tour the ancient Karri Forest. Travel inland to the Jarrah Forest and walk the Bibbulmun track.

Tourabout has catalogued many vacation packages to Western Australia – but if your time is limited; take a quick visit the Wine Region of Margaret River and include the town of Bunbury.