Monkey Mia

Famous as a haven for dolphins, Monkey Mia has been visited for over 40 years by up to 20 wild dolphins who swim to the shallow waters at feeding time – a sight you will never forget!  It is possible to swim with these wonderful creatures under the watchful eyes of local rangers, who protect the local environment.  From the resort, you can also take a boat tour to nearby oyster beds or enjoy an hour-long cruise on a catamaran to look for dugong, the only herbivorous marine mammals in the world. If you can’t make it up to Monkey Mia to see the dolphins, the dolphins at Rockingham make a great day out as they are less than an hour south of Perth!

Perth

Perth is a modern, lively city located beside the calm waters of the Swan River. Perth itself offers great shopping and fine dining aswell as watersports and cruises on the river, but just outside the city are more attractions such as the beautiful beaches and spectacular sunsets of the Sunset Coast. The Darling Ranges – known locally as the Perth Hills – provide amazing panoramic views of the city in addition to bushwalking, birdwatching and wine-tasting in one of the many vineyards.

Margaret River

Margaret River is home to over 60 wineries and is considered one of the most important wine producing areas in Australia. The best way to learn about this vineyard area is to visit the Margaret River Regional Wine Centre, particularly in November, for the Margaret River Wine Region Festival. Located 280km south of Perth, Margaret River is a top surfing location with 75 top-class breaks nearby.  The area is surrounded by fascinating areas for exploration such as the limestone caves on Cave Road, and the Leeuwin Naturaliste National Park.

Ningaloo Reef

Ningaloo Reef is situated within Ningaloo Marine Park, and is a 260km stretch of unspoilt, tropical waters. The reef is located just 100 metres offshore, and is the only place in the world where you can easily swim or walk from the shore to a coral reef. The park is home to 500 different species of tropical fish, whale sharks, and 220 species of coral, making it a fantastic location for snorkelling, diving and cruising.

Rottnest Island

Rottnest Island, located 18km from Perth, is a picturesque island of clean, coral fringed beaches and lush green forest areas. Rottnest, known colloquially as ‘Rotto’, is a peaceful and quaint dwelling on which cars are banned meaning less noise, pollution and stress for both visitors and residents. The island’s most famous residents are the Quokkas; a marsupial almost unique to the island that resembles a mini-kangaroo.

The Pinnacles Desert

The Pinnacles Desert is located in Nambung National Park, and is a fascinating landscape of thousands of limestone pillars ranging in size from just a few centimetres to 4 metres in height. The Pinnacles have been likened to tombstones, and appear particularly eerie at sunset or sunrise when they cast long shadows over the surrounding sand dunes. August and October are the best times to visit the Pinnacles as this unique terrain is decorated by rare Australian wildflowers.

Broome

Broome is a city that combines both colonial Australian and Asian culture to produce a unique and exotic lifestyle. Much of the city’s oriental heritage can still be explored today in the Chinatown area. CableBeach in Broome is a 22km stretch of pristine white sands and tropical waters that attracts holidaymakers from all over the world. Broome is also referred to as the world’s pearling capital, and today both the modern and historic sides to the pearling industry can be explored on a guided tour.