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WESTERN AUSTRALIA |
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| Australia's largest state covers one third of the
continent, with a staggering variety of landscapes and magnificent
native flowers. The Margaret River area produces some of the country's
best wines, while for nature lovers, a dolphin encounter at Monkey Mia,
is a never to be forgotten experience. |
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Perth |
| Located on the Swan River, Perth, the capital city of Western Australia, has an ideal climate for enjoying its 30 kilometres of golden beaches.
Only 20 kilometres south of Perth, the historic port of Fremantle was transformed by the America's Cup yacht race from a sleepy harbour to a cosmopolitan city. With a relaxed Mediterranean atmosphere, "Freo", as it is known is a favourite with both locals and overseas visitors. |
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Rottnest Island |
| Attracting thousands of holiday makers each year, Rottnest Island offers crystal clear bays and beaches ideal for swimming, windsurfing, snorkelling, diving, sunbathing, surfing, boating and fishing.
A rich natural and cultural heritage awaits visitors. |
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2. Darling Range & Swan Valley |
| Just half an hour out of Perth this region is perfect for those who love scenic touring, picnics and wild flowers. This region includes the Darling Range, historic towns, a winery and botanic gardens. |
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The South-West |
| This diverse region of Western Australia produces some of the best Australian wine and has some of the oldest trees, as well as some of the best surf in the world. |
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4. Great Southern |
| Offering some of the best whale-watching in the state, this area is characterized by a dramatic coastline.
Albany is the oldest European settlement in WA. Stirling Range National Park is an excellent place for bushwalking with its mild weather. Cape Le Grand and Cape Arid National Parks offer excellent beaches. Dolphins, seals, sealions can often be spotted in this region by snorkelers and divers. |
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Esperance & Nullarbor |
| Beaches in this region are among the best anywhere in Australia.
Underwater caves, sand dunes, off-shore islands and turquoise seas are a stunning feature of the area. |
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6. The Goldfields |
| Western Australia’s largest region, gold was first discovered here in 1893.
Evidence of the gold rush that followed remains in the many ‘ghost towns’ dotted throughout the area.
The main centre, Kalgoorlie-Boulder still produces 75% of Australia’s gold. |
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The Heartlands |
| The Heartlands region of Western Australia is home to two of the state's most unique natural attractions, Wave Rock formation and the famous Pinnacles. This diverse area also contains an abundance of spectacular native wildflowers.
Scenic valleys, surf beaches, quaint country towns and pristine forests all combine in this region to make your stay here a memorable one. |
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8. Outback Coast & Mid-West |
| This region of Western Australia is a study in contrasts. Encompassing the outback and the reef as well as coastal towns and surf beaches, it offers a truly unique holiday destination.
Have a close encounter with a dolphin at Monkey Mia in the Shark Bay World Heritage Area. Visit the picturesque town of Geraldton, with its year-round sunny climate and magnificent spring wildflowers. Don't miss Kalbari National Park with its spectacular gorges and red cliffs dropping down to the blue Indian Ocean. |
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The Kimberley |
| Australia at its most remote. Breathtaking scenery including Purnululu National Park and the extraordinary Bungle Bungle range.
Ancient red landscape of rivers and gorges and with some of the most important examples of Aboriginal rock art, this region should not be missed. |
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10. The Pilbara |
| A region of great contrasts, huge cliffs, deep gorges, National Parks, mountain ranges contrast with blue seas and coral reefs. |
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