Perth is Western Australia’s star attraction. Hailed as the country’s ‘sunniest' capital – and blessed by the lapping waters of the Swan River as well as miles of coastline – it attracts foodies, fashionistas and fun lovers alike. Visit Kings Park and Botanic Garden; the city’s splendid cultural precinct where you’ll find art galleries, the Western Australian Museum, and the State Ballet and Opera; head down to the beach to swim with dolphins; saunter down the King Street precinct for a taste of Gucci, Louis Vuitton and company; and if you’re into anything vintage, visit Guildford for some retro retail therapy.
Cape Range National Park is located adjacent to Ningaloo Marine Park and boasts spectacular rocky gorges carved by ancient rivers that adjoin one of the most pristine and beautiful coastlines in the world. Visitors can explore the park's rugged landscape of spectacular canyons along drive trails into Charles Knife Canyon and Shothole Canyon or follow the walking trails through the deep gorges such as Mandu Mandu and across the scenic high country at Charles Knife Canyon. Camping is popular along the Cape Range coast, especially from Easter to October.
Resting in the rugged Kimberley region of Western Australia, about 110 kilometres west of Kununurra, El Questro Wilderness Park is a working cattle station offering visitors the chance to explore almost a million acres of untamed Australian outback. This impressive expanse of wilderness is characterised by dramatic cliffs, mighty river systems, swimming holes, thermal springs, and deep gorges, many of which feature lush pockets of tropical rainforest and spectacular waterfalls. Discover this vast, ancient land in a variety of ways, from scenic flights to adventurous walks, exhilarating four-wheel-drive tours or relaxing cruises along its waterways. Visitors can look forward to spotting a variety of flora and fauna including fresh water crocodiles and over 100 species of bird.
Flowing through Australia's Northern Territory, the 225-kilometre Mary River winds through Mary River National Park, an area of extensive wetlands, monsoon forests and freshwater billabongs. A popular stop on the journey between Darwin and Kakadu National Park, the river is renowned for its abundant wildlife and exceptional fishing. Join a river cruise to spot saltwater crocodiles, kangaroos and wallabies, or experience one of the region's famous crocodile-jumping cruises. Nearby, Fogg Dam Conservation Reserve is home to nearly 200 bird species, including kingfishers, herons and kites. Fishing charters on the Mary River are especially popular with anglers hoping to catch barramundi in one of Australia's premier fishing destinations.
