ECU International mini guide - Edith Cowan University

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aNd WEsTERN ausTRalIa
eNCOUNTer The SqUeAky-whiTe
beACh AT lUCky bAy
Located within the Cape Le Grand National Park (in the
south of Western Australia), Lucky Bay is well known
for its pristine beachside camping and abundant fishing.
It is rated one of the country’s best beaches for its
pure white sand, clear turquoise water and perfect
swimming conditions.
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lucky Bay in the
Cape le Grand National Park –
Courtesy of Tourism Western Australia
TAke The ferry fOr A dAy-Trip
TO rOTTNeST iSlANd
Only a ferry ride away, Rottnest features some of the world’s
finest beaches and bays. It boasts unique plant and animal life,
including the famous rarity, the quokka: a small kangaroolike
marsupial.
Swim wiTh bOTTleNOSe dOlphiNS
AT mONkey miA
Monkey Mia is located on a unique section of World Heritage
coastline – about a 10-hour drive north of Perth – and
offers a relaxed atmosphere and a wide variety of animal and
bird life within its surroundings.
Dolphins at Monkey Mia –
Courtesy of Tourism Western Australia
Bottle Brush (Beaufortia) –
Courtesy of Tourism Western Australia
GO ON A piCNiC AT kiNGS pArk
ANd bOTANiC GArdeN
Only minutes from the Perth Central Business District,
Kings Park offers tranquillity as well as fun, with a multitude of
exciting events held throughout the year.
Over six million people visit Kings Park and Botanic Garden
each year, making it one of Western Australia’s most popular
visitor destinations.
Vasse Felix Vineyard, Cowaramup –
Courtesy of Tourism Western Australia
eNjOy The exqUiSiTe CheeSeS, jAmS,
OliveS, SeAfOOd ANd wiNe frOm
The mArGAreT river reGiON
Margaret River is the perfect destination if you enjoy
fine wine, good food and spectacular scenery – just a
three-and-a-half hour drive south of Perth. There is so much
to see: the beautiful Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse, located at the
most south westerly tip of Australia; amazing caves, Mammoth
Cave, Lake Cave, and Jewel Cave; the Margaret River
Chocolate Factory and the Margaret River Dairy Company;
and the succulent Berry Farm (just to name a few!).