About Western Australia
Western Australia offers visitors a range of amazing adventures ranging from diving with the whale sharks at Ningaloo Reef, strolling along 22 kilometres of pristine white sand at Cable Beach in Broome, to wine tasting in the Margaret River
Broome is the gateway to the Kimberley region, a spectacular region characterised by exquisite gorges, and famous recently as the backdrop for Baz Luhrman's feature film 'Australia' the movie.
In the south of the state, experience the beauty of the historic gold mining town of Kalgoorlie, and the cosmopolitan city of Perth.
The Regions
Coral Coast
Western Australia's Coral Coast is famous for its beaches, exotic marine life, turquoise ocean and reserves. The spectacular coastline starts at Cervantes, famous for the unique rock formations of the Pinnacles and stretches north to Exmouth, home of Ningaloo Reef with its beautiful reefs, marine life and white sandy beaches.
At the Coral Coast visitors have the opportunity to swim with the world whale sharks, enjoy the company of the dolphins at famous Monkey Mia, or view carpets of wildflowers during the wildflower season. Other marine life along the Coral Coast include sea lions, manta rays, dugongs and humpback whales. Coral Coast accommodation and tourism information
Golden Outback
The amazing blue skies and spectacular landscapes are indicative of the Golden Outback region. visitors to the golden Outback have the opportunity to experience Aboriginal culture and the historical gold rush era. Golden Outback accommodation and tourism information
North West
The North West is one of the last true wilderness areas left in the world. Here you will find the magnificent Kimberley. The town of Broome is the gateway to this amazing region.
Take a walk along Cable Beach, but make sure you allow a few hours as it is 22kms long with pure white sand.
In the north west visitors can also experience the famous red-earth of inland Western Australia, spectacular rock formations such as the Bungle Bungles and beautiful waterfalls. North West accommodation and tourism information
Perth
Perth is a bustling, cosmopolitan city offering visitors fabulous beaches, nightlife, markets, restaurants and parklands. Situated on the beautiful Swan River, Perth has earned the label of Australia's sunniest capital city with 3000 hours of sunshine a year. Perth Region accommodation and tourism information
South West
In the South West you will find towering Kauri forests, see whales as they migrate from the Antarctic to their northern breeding grounds watching, enjoy local food and amazing wines of the Margaret river and so much more.
The south west is famous for its world class surf beaches, farm lands, and diving opportunities. South West accommodation and tourism information
Climate
The Western Australian climate is one of the most diverse in Australia from the tropical in the north to temperate south.
The southern half of the State has 4 distinct seasons spring, summer, autumn and winter, but in the north there are only two, the 'wet' and the 'dry'.
The 'Dry' season or northern winter, extends from April to September, and it is characterized by long days of sunshine and blue skies. Temperatures range from 24 degrees Celsius overnight to around 34 degrees Celsius during the day.
The coastal temperatures vary little during the day, while the interior may reach 40 degrees in the day and then drop to zero in the night.
The northern summer, or 'wet' season (October-March), has temperatures in the mid to high 30s and high humidity. Visitors from cooler climates may find this challenging, however many Europeans love the balmy combination of heat, humidity and long days of sunshine.
South of the Tropic of Capricorn the weather is milder with the southern coastal areas averaging a maximum of around 32 degrees in summer and 14 degrees in the winter. Perth enjoys more sunny days per year than any other Australian capital city.
Getting to Western Australia
By Air
An international airport is located at Perth and is located just 12 kilometres from the centre of Perth.
There are regular domestic flights to Perth from all major Australian cities.
Flights also operate from Darwin, Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, and Sydney to Broome in the North West.
By Train
Train is a wonderful way to get to Western Australia. Travel the legendary Indian Pacific from one side of Australia to the other. The three day trip is one of the world's great train journeys. Travellers can board the train in Sydney, Melbourne or Adelaide.
By Car
The Eyre Highway connects Western Australia to the rest of the country. It is one of Australia's most memorable road trips. The highway goes from Port Augusta in South Australia across the Nullarbor Plain to Norseman.
Alternately, the Savannah Way links Cairns in Tropical North Queensland with Broome in north Western Australia, via Katherine in the Northern Territory.
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