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TOURING AND SIGHTSEEING OPTIONS
Western Australia
Sunshine, idyllic coastline, marvellous natural environment and
friendly people - it’s what you’ll find on a holiday to Western
Australia whatever time of year you visit.
There is so much to see and do in this part of the state, from
swimming in crystal clear ocean waters to enjoying a sunny
afternoon sipping on a glass of world renowned Western
Australian wine.
Beaches, exotic marine life, national reserves and the bluest
oceans you’ll see anywhere in the world is what you’ll find on
Australia’s Western coast.
Nowhere else in the world can you experience and interact
with such unique natural attractions
Fremantle
Fremantle has world-famous heritage buildings and a fascinating
maritime and convict history. And it boasts the best preserved
example of a 19 th century port streetscape in the world.
Inevitably you will be immersed in Fremantle’s vibrancy as
you tour through the city where vintage and modern create
the perfect blend.
Amble through the bustling Fremantle Markets. Don’t miss
trendy High Street for fashion from local designers, art
galleries and Aboriginal crafts and homewares.
Explore the back streets past dockworker’s cottages,
warehouses converted into trendy apartments and off the
beaten tract local haunt.
Relax at a street café on South Terrace or enjoy fish and
chips fresh off the boat at Fishing Boat harbour or a Pale Ale
at an award winning microbrewery.
History and Heritage
Expect no less than an Aussie adventure holiday of a lifetime
when you visit the Western Australian outback. This sun-kissed
land is where you’ll discover the real Australia - the Australia of
legend and of old. Red dust, rocky gorges, gold rush towns and
remote wilderness - it’s raw, still and spectacular
Visit the frontier town Kalgoorlie for an authentic gold mining
experience. The Australian Prospectors and Miners Hall of
Fame just 7km north of Kalgoorlie highlights the past, present
and future of Australian mining. The museum cost $25 million
dollars to create and is open every day. Here, you can visit its
galleries, go on an underground tour, pan for gold and watch
gold being poured. Admission also includes a visit to Hannan’s
North Tourist Mine for an underground tour through old mine
shafts. The Golden Mile Railway, known as the Rattler, will take
you on a tour of Kalgoorlie - giving you a great overall
perspective of the town and its surrounds.
Perth
Get active and enjoy the sunshine, natural parklands and
beach lifestyle of Perth, one of the country’s most beautiful
cities and the capital of Western Australia.
The weather is fantastic, the beaches are clean and
uncrowded, and the city, situated on the banks of the Swan
River, is in a postcard-perfect setting.
Packed with boutiques, art galleries, eateries and beautiful
people, it’s the place to be seen
Wilderness and Wildlife
Beyond Perth’s city skyline lays an unspoiled wilderness,
teeming with ancient forests, spectacular wildflowers and
natural bushland. Are you ready to start exploring Western
Australia has the biggest and most vivid range of wildflowers
in the world. Over 12,000 species carpet the landscape in a
tapestry of brilliant blooms and perfumed scents, for at least
five months of every year.
Just an hour from Perth, escape into the native bushland
dotted with kangaroos and birds. Yanchep National Park is
hard to beat and is also famous for its koala sanctuary,
limestone caves and Aboriginal tourism program.
The State is blessed with more than 75 national parks, some
with walk and bike trails, allowing visitors to get up close to
the State’s remarkable natural gifts
Food and Wine
From succulent seafood to world-class wines, Western
Australia is a hot contender for the title of culinary capital of
Australia. Freshly-caught barramundi, pink snapper and dhufish
are firm favourites in Perth restaurants, which range from posh
nosh on the waterfront, to cheap and cheerful eateries.
No trip to Western Australia is complete without a pit stop at
Margaret River.
Margaret River and its surrounds are a popular destination for
world-class wineries, top surfing and fun family holidays. Locals
head here in winter too, responding to the lure of cosy log-fires,
brisk walks along the beach, horse riding through the bush and
mountains of delicious local produce- just a three-and-a-half
hour drive south of Perth.
All connoisseurs will appreciate the 32km long Food and Wine
Trail - the first of its kind in WA as was developed through a
partnership wit the City of Swan, Tourism WA, Swan Valley
Food Group and the Swan Valley Tourism Council. The trail
enables visitors to self-guide around more than 30 food and
wine attractions at their own pace with the use of smart
signage and a free map.
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