.Adventure in Western Australia--Trips around Perth and WA

 

There are many trips in and around Perth, some are completed within one day, but most are better taken over several days. The visitor to Western Australia will remark upon its size. It spans over 2.5 million square kilometres--1 million square miles.

Bordered largely by desert to the east, Western Australia is bound by 12,500. kilometres (7,813 miles) of the world's most pristine coastline to the west. The Western Australia Government and Western Australian Visitor Centre www sites offer in-depth information (including maps, etc) for visitors. Also helpful is the Walkabout Australian Travel Guide for Western Australia. National Parks are covered fully by "Calm's www site." Given the rigours of the outback, the vast distances between services in the North of the states, and the relatively small population, it is advisable that newcomers to the State of Western Australia undertake trips of any distance as guided trips. The following can serve as a guide 1/2 day, 1 day, 2-3 days, 3-4 days, over 4 days:

 

1/2 Day

Around Perth--1 Day Trip (within 250 kms)
About Perth (trips and information)
Aquarium of WA

Nambung National Park (Pinnacles Desert) -- In the Pinnacles Desert, right in the heart of Nambung National Park, thousands of huge limestone pillars rise out of a stark landscape of yellow sand. In places they reach up to three and a half metres tall. Some are jagged, sharp-edged columns, rising to a point; while others resemble tombstones.

New Norcia -- Australia's only monastic town.

Rottnest -- The Island is an A Class Reserve enjoying a semi-arid Mediterranean style climate. It is 11km long and 4.5km at its widest point and is situated just 30 minutes by ferry from Fremantle, or 15 minutes by plane from Perth.

Swan Valley -- Located just 20 minutes from the heart of Perth is the Swan Valley, Western Australia's oldest wine growing region. It is a compact area of award-winning wineries, restaurants, galleries, accommodation venues and other tourist attractions, making it an ideal day trip destination for any visitor to Western Australia.

York --Founded in 1831 on the banks of the Avon River, it was the first inland European settlement in WA.

2-3 Day Trips (within 500 kms)

Pemberton -- Pemberton is located 335kms south of Perth via South West Highway and Vasse Highway. It is about an hour and a half drive from Margaret River, Busselton, Walpole/Nornalup and the Valley of the Giants and only two hours from Bunbury.

Margaret River -- This charming holiday destination, only 290km south of Perth, seduces the traveller with life's simple pleasures - peace and quiet, award-winning wines, fine food, comfortable accommodation, pristine beaches, breathtaking scenery, and a slow and easy lifestyle whispering for us to relax, unwind and enjoy.

Albany --Albany can be found 409 kms South East of Perth on the South Coast of Western Australia - overlooking the Southern Ocean. 35 degrees latitude South of the Equator - 118 degrees longitude East of Greenwich.

3-4 Day Trips (within 1000 kms)

Kalgoorlie --Kalgoorlie-Boulder is the mining capital of Australia, famous for it's goldrush past. The city boasts a variety of quality accommodation, conference centres, trendy restaurants & pubs and great shopping.

Kalbarri Kalbarri is strategically located on the coast at the mouth of the Murchison River - mid way between Western Australia's capital city, Perth, and the popular holiday destination of Monkey Mia. Nearby is the Kalbarri National Park, covering over 183,00 hectares.

Monkey Mia The Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort is located on a unique section of World Heritage coastline - only 24 km from the town of Denham. Those with a love of nature will delight at the huge variety of mammal and bird life, native flora and fauna, such as the Dugong. Over 10,000 of these sea dwelling mammals live in the protection of the Shark Bay Marine Nature Reserve.

 

Over 4 Day Trips (over 1000 kms)

Coral Bay

Exmouth - Nestling in the Exmouth Gulf by the North West Cape it is the closest sports fishing harbour in Australia to the Continental Shelf . This is a great advantage - the Shelf explains the abundance of fish and marine life in the surrounding waters.

The area also provides ideal underwater diving for the experienced diver and there is also good surfing on Surfers Beach, 17 kilometres from the town. There is a wide variety of safari tours exploring the drama and grandeur of the coastline and the hinterland, and, in common with the North West coast, there are many beautiful safe bathing and fishing beaches.

Purnululu

Broome

Tour operators :

Planet Perth, Discovery Adventure Tours, Feature Tours, Discover West Holidays, Swan Gold Tours, Australian Pinnacle Tours, Australian Pacific Touring

 

Useful links:

Weather Reports (Bureau of Meteorology)

 

Car Hire

Avis
Budget
Hertz
Thrifty

 

Accommodation (refer also registration page) The Esplanade Hotel Fremantle (Conference Venue), Fothergills, Rosie O'Gradies, Harbour Village Apartments and The Tradewinds are just a few of the local availabilities.

Something very different--for the adventurous at heart

Ballooning

Abseiling, Rock climbing, Kayaking

Windsurfing & Kitesurfing

Boating on the river

Captain Cook Cruises
Oceanic Cruises

Bushwalking

Horseriding

 

Further Information on Western Australia
www.westernaustralia.net