Western Australia Australia Travel Guide | Things to do in Western Australia

From whale encounters to unspoiled beaches, extraordinary experiences abound

Western Australia occupies around one-third of Australia’s total landmass. That’s a huge expanse of area – about 2.5 million square kilometres filled with some of the most remote, unspoiled and extraordinary sights and experiences you’ll ever have.

This enormous state boasts the largest collection of wildflowers on the planet – see them in bloom from June to November at Perth's Kings Park and Botanic Gardens or the Perth Hills, which incorporates five national parks. Western Australia also has some of the whitest beaches in the country – Cable Beach, Esperance and Eighty Mile Beach are some of the best spots for surf and sand.

Whale watching tours are available in Albany, Broome, Exmouth, Perth, Fremantle, Rottnest Island and other locations along the coast. Food and wine lovers will be blown away with the magnificent array of top-notch edible delights and world-class wines – try Margaret River for a gastronomic holiday like no other.

There is plenty to discover at secluded Rottnest island

Where to stay, play and eat on Rottnest Island

This tiny island off the coast of Western Australia is the perfect summer destination for families. Here are the best hotels, restaurants and activity options for everyone.

Chill out in crystalline waters at Rottnest Island

Why Rottnest Island is the perfect family
Christmas destination

Quokka selfies put the tiny Western Australian island on the map but the cute little marsupial isn’t the only thing enticing travellers here. A frequent visitor tells us exactly what makes Rotto special.

Perth reinvented: Hip new places to eat and drink

The Western Australian capital has been reinventing itself to shed its mining past and become a hip social centre. These cool new places to eat and drink will change what you think about Perth.