Rottnest Island

Rottnest Island's popularity lies in its spectacular coral fringed beaches and sparkling seas, ideal for swimming, surfing or sunbathing. You can enjoy snorkelling, diving, guided tours or bus and train tours. Public vehicles are not permitted on Rottnest, so hire a bike to see the sights. The cute and mischievous marsupials (the quokkas) that live here are another of the island's attractions. Resembling small kangaroos, they are almost unique to the island and give the place its name: De Vlamingh thought they were a kind of rat and hence named the island "Rottenest" (Dutch for "rat nest") in 1696.

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.

Monkey Mia

Monkey Mia is situated on the Peron Peninsula in the Shark Bay World Heritage Area. It is described as the best place in the world for meeting wild dolphins. The dolphins here come to the shore up to three times everyday of their own accord, and are extremely sociable and interactive with guests. If these incredible marine creatures aren’t enough, Monkey Mia also offers opportunities for fishing, swimming, snorkelling, nature walks and cruises.

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.