The Good Lifer Road Trip

<p>Home to the happiest animals on earth - quokkas – Rottnest Island (Wadjemup) is a holiday haven of pristine beaches, aquamarine bays, bike tracks and walking trails. The best part? The car-free, conservation-minded Class A reserve is only a 30-minute ferry ride from Fremantle (Walyalup) in our capital city, Perth and an unforgettable adventure for every visitor.<br> <br> Whadjuk Noongar people are the original Custodians of Wadjemup, and the island holds a rich and complex history for Aboriginal people across WA. Join an immersive Aboriginal tour or visit the Wadjemup Museum and connect to the historical, cultural and spiritual significance of the island.</p>

<p>The sheer diversity of Western Australia’s natural landscapes and​ cultural heritage inspires an equally varied array of creative arts.</p>

<p>Experience Western Australia’s jaw-dropping landscapes from a new perspective. Find secret pools on a helicopter tour through a gorge or float in a serene balloon ride above the Golden Outback. Looking for a heart-pumping adrenaline rush? Try skydiving on the Coral Coast or a seaplane adventure over the Horizontal Waterfalls.</p>

<p>Escape to World Heritage listed wonders, Class A reserves, untouched archipelagos and pristine coral atolls, and discover unique wilderness adventures, world-class fishing, diving and snorkelling and an incredible diversity of bird life and marine life.</p>

<p>Perth edges the Indian Ocean – with 19 pale, sandy beaches - framed around enormous Kings Park (Kaarta Koomba) and carved by the s-bends of the Swan River (Derbarl Yerrigan). Western Australia’s capital is a dynamic city that balances its natural beauty with a lively after-dark scene.</p>

<p>Eight sensational wine regions are waiting to be sampled within a day’s drive or a short scenic charter flight from Perth.</p>

<p>From five-star city hotels and sophisticated holiday homes to secluded beachside retreats and boutique accommodation in breathtaking natural locales, Western Australia’s luxury escapes offer ‘pinch-me’ moments aplenty.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Fremantle (Walyalup) has a way of drawing you in and making you want to stay forever. Its charm is found in narrow streets lined with historic buildings, a seagull-scattered port bobbing with fishing boats, one-off shops, unconventional breweries and quirky buskers. It can be reached from central Perth via a 25-minute train ride, or half hour drive along Stirling Highway.</p>

<p>Western Australia's oldest wine region is a patchwork of grapevines and galleries, cellar doors, breweries and produce stalls, all within easy reach of Perth. Taste more than 180 years of winemaking and choose from 150 attractions on a gentle, 32 kilometre loop drive around the region.</p>