In the largest expanse of Australian outback, you'll find the tallest wave, whitest beach and biggest outdoor gallery. Following the tracks of gold rush pioneers reveals unique riches of the Goldfields – from the famous Wave Rock, Lucky Bay and Kalgoorlie’s Super Pit, to the world’s largest outdoor art gallery, longest golf course and biggest collection of spring wildflowers. All set against a backdrop of the most dramatic desert landscapes. This itinerary is great all year round, however if you'd like to coincide with the wildflower season, they generally bloom in this region between September ...
Four days of leisurely exploration in Broome and along the Kimberley Coast shows how blissful a change of pace can be. Life’s troubles tend to melt away on Cable Beach, 22 kilometres of bone-white sand and aquamarine water. Watch the sun paint the sky over the Indian Ocean on a camel ride along the shore. When the mud flats are exposed and the full moon rises over Roebuck Bay from March - November, Mother Nature plays tricks with the ‘staircase’ to the moon, a spellbinding optical illusion. Broome’s Aboriginal and pearling history runs deep, shaping its food, buildings and culture. ...
This rejuvenating weekender takes you over 392 kilometres over two days into the lush folds of the Avon Valley, with its curious country towns, hidden secrets, wonderous wildflowers and vast open skies. It’s only 30 kilometres east of Perth, but John Forrest National Park feels a thousand worlds away. On the outskirts of arty Mundaring, this was Western Australia’s first national park – a compact wilderness gem with forest trails, peek-a-boo wildflowers, waterfalls and the mysterious 340-metre Swan View Tunnel, disappearing into the hillside. Cosy-up for the night in York. Established in 1831, ...
A floral fanfare welcomes visitors to Swan Valley, where ancient vines and delicate wildflowers are sustained by the region’s rich fertile soil. This two-day, 105-kilometre road trip, best experienced from September to November, is your chance to unplug, unwind and savour life’s simple pleasures. Head out from Perth, along a magic carpet of wildflowers. Shimmering rainbows dance above Bells Rapids as sunlight catches the delicate spray rising from the tumbling river and white-tipped waterfalls. Beyond the water, an equally dazzling kaleidoscope of colour is found in flower-filled pastures. Immerse ...
Humpback whales tail-slapping the sapphire waters. Dolphins dancing around your knees. Serene turtles swimming past, paying little attention to the brightly coloured fish darting in and out of coral hideaways. Sea lions and little penguins playing and preening on the shore. Western Australia offers wildlife encounters that are rare and wondrous. And this maritime adventure, of three days and 500 kilometres, is an unforgettable meet-and-greet with some magnificent marine animals. From Perth, it’s a short drive to Hillarys Boat Harbour. Between September and December, a boat tour whisks you out ...
Art and inspiration from one of the oldest surviving cultures and tallest forests on earth. Journey into the Wheatbelt to discover the captivating story of how ancient Nyoongar culture has survived and evolved with contemporary country living. Then venture deep into tall karri tree country to explore the spectacular forest scenery that inspires the works of so many local craftspeople, painters, photographers and sculptors. Although this itinerary can be enjoyed all year round the best time for this experience is from April to November to coincide with cooler months, wildflowers and various arts ...
From coastal and cultural attractions to award-winning cellar doors, this three-day, 583-kilometre journey is a fantastic introduction to the unparalleled wonders of Margaret River and Dunsborough. Put on your hiking boots, lay out a towel on a secluded beach or pull up a chair at a world-class winery, and forget about the world for a while. Pointing south from Perth, pause in Dunsborough for picnic provisions. As turquoise waters lap at your feet, get acquainted with the region’s captivating coastal beauty on a stroll along Meelup Beach, Eagle Bay or Bunker Bay. Carve out a section of the iconic ...
Catch your breath on a South Coast Forest Explorer road trip. Witness the soul-stirring history of Albany, walk amid ancient treetops and savour the Great Southern region’s luxury wine tasting and gourmet delicacies on an enchanting 4 day, 1, 026 kilometre journey from Perth to the state’s southwest and back. An adventure filled road trip awaits, with its non-stop stream of eye-popping scenery – especially from September to November when wildflowers bloom in abundant glory. Cruise down to Albany, a port city brimming with the stories of the Anzacs and a bustling food and wine hub. Visit from June ...
This four-day, 1, 190-kilometre journey along the Golden Pipeline Heritage Trail is the ultimate celebration of grit, gold dust and glorious outback spirit. It takes you through lush green hills and the sunny-hued heartland of the Wheatbelt and Goldfields, all the way to the brick-red soils and mammoth modern mines of Kalgoorlie-Boulder. The scenery is particularly spectacular from mid-July to November when it glitters with wildflowers in all their technicolour glory. From Perth, head through the Wheatbelt to Merredin in time for a classic pub "parmi" and frothy beer. Around every corner of this ...
Strap yourself in for a wild ride. A golden journey down a past laced with boom-and-bust tales and modern-day ingenuity, from Kalgoorlie to Lake Ballard in four days and just over 1, 500 kilometres. Scandals, scallywags, successes and swindles, abandoned towns, brothels, bootleggers and rebellions: the Goldfields have seen it all – now you can too. Experience this trip year-round, but a visit from mid-July to late October lays forth all the riches of wildflower season. From Perth, head to charming Merredin, following the Golden Pipeline Heritage Trail: an engineering marvel that fed drinking water ...