A vast state of contrast and colour, Western Australia encompasses iconic Australian landscapes from the rust-red outback to the deep green southern forests and the breath-taking blue hues of Ningaloo Reef. White gum trees line the striking gorges of Karijini National Park, whilst the Indian Ocean washes over countless sandy beaches and provides some spectacular sunsets night after night. Remote and immense, WA is a world in itself and is the ideal state for those wanting to venture off the beaten track.
It boasts World Heritage sites in Ningaloo, Shark Bay and Purnululu National Park, unusual wildlife in quokkas and dugongs and some striking geological features including Wave Rock and Kalbarri’s Natures Window.
The northern areas are best visited in the ‘dry’ season which is from April to October, however Perth and the Margaret River region can be enjoyed year-round. Perth holidays are the starting point for most WA trips.
No two explorers are the same, so you have the freedom to craft your experience exactly how you want.
Trip ideas
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Whales and Wine of the South West
Australia Self DriveThe lush green forests and fertile vineyards of Australia's South West provide the backdrop to this coastal adventure, whilst marine wildlife can be found in abundance off-shore.
From £1077 Excluding Flights
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Ningaloo and Shark Bay Discovery
Australia Self DriveThis short self drive itinerary showcases the very best of Australia’s Coral Coast.
From £1316 Excluding Flights
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Western Reef Adventure
Australia Self DriveExplore Western Australia following a route from Perth along the sunset coast to Exmouth via Kalbarri National Park and Monkey Mia.
From £1326 Excluding Flights
Trip experiences
Other Australia regions
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New South Wales
From the magnificent golden coasts meeting the Tasmanian Sea, travel inland through a rainbow of landscapes, discovering lush rainforests with spectacular waterfalls, the rugged bush of the Aussie outback and on westwards to the sparkling Snowy Mountains.
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Northern Territory
Home to the most evocative and instantly recognisable of Australia’s landmarks, the Northern Territory has much to offer.
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Queensland
It’s easy to see why Queensland is Australia’s most-visited state, with highlights including the world’s oldest rainforest and the mesmerising Great Barrier Reef.
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South Australia
Adelaide’s elegant charm provides the gateway to South Australia, and is within easy reach of some excellent beaches, striking outback and one of the country's most prolific wine regions, as well as the wealth of indigenous wildlife that calls Kangaroo Island 'home'.
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Tasmania
Explore lush green valleys, uncrowded villages and undeveloped coastlines. Come face to face with unique wildlife, including the eponymous Tassie inhabitants of the island, whilst the bustling towns today thrive on fishing and wine production.
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Victoria
From the prolific wineries of the Yarra Valley to the wildlife of Phillip Island, from the spectacular scenery of the Great Ocean Road to the welcoming city of Melbourne, there is something for everyone in Victoria.
