WESTERN AUSTRALIA The state of Western Australia occupies 1/3 of Australia. The population represents just 10% of the Australian total, with most people living in or around Perth. Much of the state is remote, with plenty of beautiful wilderness to discover. There are many spectacular areas that make you feel as though you are the first person to visit. West Australia is blessed with warm but dry weather. Unlike humid areas, the west coast of Australia is mostly arid and very comfortable even at high temperatures. West Australia is famous for it's wild flower seasons. Wild flowers can appear almost anywhere, seasons vary depending on the areas visited and year. Coach tours, safari tours and self drive holidays will take you through areas world renowned for massive expanses of carpeted landscapes. To see the whole of Western Australia by a tour or a safari you need approximately 3 weeks. The main highlights of such a safari departing from Perth, are the following places :

The Pinnacles, scores of eerie limestone pillars so surreal they could have been sculpted by Salvador Dali.The Pinnacles is one of the State's foremost natural wonders and attracts visitors from all over the world. more

Kalbarri on the Batavia Coast is home to many native animals and wild flowers and it's a National Park. more

Further north in the Shark Bay World Heritage Region and Marine Park you can interact with the famous friendly wild dolphins of Monkey Mia in their natural habitat. more

Beyond the Tropic of Capricorn you find Ningaloo Marine Park. It has attracted world interest for it's coral formations and marine life. You can take a boat cruise or go diving on the reef, and in the whale shark season you can swim with the world's biggest fish. The main centres are Coral Bay and Exmouth. more

The Pilbara further north has been recognized as the world's richest mineral areas. You can see iron ore towns, but also you can experience Aboroginal culture at nearby Karijini Natinal Park. more

Broome is the main town of the Far North of the State. It was once the pearling capital of the world, today offers a range of touring and accommodation options. From here you enter The Kimberley, one of the world last great wilderness areas. You can discover rugged ranges, spectacular gorges, stunning waterfalls and astonishing variety of wildlife and plant life. Feature attractions of the Kimberley include a journey along the punishing Gibb River Road, a helicopter scenic flight above the Bungle Bungle, the massive beehive rock formations and a visit to Lake Argyle, nine times bigger than Sydney Harbour. more

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