Western Australia's Interesting Facts
Fremantle an eclectic port city 30 minutes drive from Perth was listed in Time Magazine World’s greatest places for 2022.
Ningaloo Reef in Western Australia’s Coral Coast is the world’s largest fringing reef with over 500 species of fish and 200 species of coral.
You can swim with the world's biggest fish, the whale shark, in Western Australia.
If Western Australia were a country, it would be in the top 10 world size.
The largest Australian state, Western Australia covers a third of the country and is flanked by the sparkling waters of the Indian Ocean. From the wine regions of Margaret River to its cosmopolitan capital Perth; the spectacular surfing beaches and limestone caverns to Australia’s only coral reef that can be reached from the beach; the roaming koalas and kangaroos to the basking whale sharks, this is a state that has something for everyone. And with only a couple of million people it’s never going to get crowded.
Where to go in Western Australia
Perth & surrounds
Australia’s sunniest capital city, Perth effortlessly blends urban cool with raw natural beauty. It's also home to Kings Park - one of the world’s largest inner city parks. Just a short journey away are the stunning wineries of the Swan Valley or the Quokka-fest of Rottnest Island, as well as a string of beautiful beaches where you can watch amazing sunsets and even swim with wild dolphins.
Exmouth & the Coral Coast
Follow the coast and see the wonders of World Heritage-listed Shark Bay and Ningaloo Reef – the largest fringing reef on Earth and one of the few places in the world where you can swim with whale sharks. Meet Monkey Mia’s dolphins up close or catch a surf break. Wander the curious Pinnacles Desert, or descend into Kalbarri’s dramatic 400-million-year-old river gorges.
Margaret River & the South West
Margaret River's rolling vineyards are set against a backdrop of breathtaking coastal and forest scenery. In a single day, you can relax with a glass of the region’s world-renowned wine or watch breaching humpback whales. Here, you'll discover rare flora and fauna found nowhere else on Earth.
Esperance & the Golden Outback
Red earth meets Australia's whitest sands at Lucky Bay, and fields are filled with wildflowers: this is the world’s largest outdoor art gallery. Surf one of Australia’s biggest waves at Wave Rock. Discover Aboriginal culture and rock paintings or set up camp under an immense night sky and spot constellations unlike any you've seen before.
