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A sprawling 400-hectare park, offers panoramic views of Perth's skyline and Swan River, making it a popular destination for recreation and relaxation.

The most iconic Perth landmark located on the Swan River, famous for its vibrant blue exterior that beautifully complements the skyline and river, and creating a perfect picturesque riverside setting.

A historic treasure nestled in the heart of the city, offers a fascinating glimpse into Australia's rich gold mining heritage.

A vibrant waterfront precinct, beckons visitors with its array of dining, entertainment, and leisure options set against the stunning backdrop of the Swan River.

Built in 1897, Fremantle Markets is one of the port city's most significant landmark and has rightfully earned itself a reputation as one of the best destination in Fremantle for locals and tourists alike. Housed in an historic, heritage-listed building, its unique bohemian atmosphere has made it the best and well known market in WA.

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WA's oldest public building, opened in Jan 1831, it was built to hold any person convicted crime in the settlement and was used until 1886. Today it's a popular tourist attraction with sweeping views over Fremantle, the Fishing Boat Harbour and the Indian Ocean.

Australia's largest small boat harbour, built in 1919 and many of the fishing enterprises are descended from the Italian towns of Molfetta on the Adriatic Sea, and Capo d'Orlando in Sicily. The houbour today is still a very busy working port, and is home to over dozens fresh seafood restaurants.

With alfresco seating overlooking the scenic Fishing Boat Harbour, Cicerello's succelent fish and chips are world renowned and not to be missed.

Rottnest Island is Perth's very own island getaway, offering a casual atmosphere, picturesque scenery and some of the world's finest beaches and bays. Located just 19km off the coast of Fremantle, it's a special place for locals and a popular destination for interstate and international visitors.

World's happiest animal, the quokka is native to Rottnest Island and roam freely around the island in their natural habitat.

Perth's only World Heritage listed, built by convict in the 1850s and was used as a place of incarceration for 136 years. Decommissioned as an operating maximum security gaol in 1991, visitors can now 'step inside and do time’ on a range of fascinating tours.

WA Shipwrecks Museum is internationally recognised for its contributions to maritime archeology and shipwreck conservation.

Journey through its galleries to learn about WA's treacherous coast, first European encounters, the riches of maritime trade and one of the deadliest mutinies in known history - the Batavia.

The Esplanade Park with playgrounds, a skate park, and big shady trees to picnic under.

The park is also home to the Tourist Wheel Fremantle, where you can reach heights to enjoy stunning views over Fremantle, the harbour and ocean.

Converted from industrial shipping containers, the "Containbow" in Fremantle is a vibrant, colorful art installation that celebrates creativity and innovation in urban design, offering visitors a unique and Instagram-worthy experience.

Caversham Wildlife Park offers visitors the opportunity to get up close and personal with native Australian animals in a natural bushland setting, providing an unforgettable experience for animal lovers of all ages.

The park also offers farm shows and meet the animals and photo session three times a day.

Whiteman Park is the state's most diverse tourist attraction. Covering 3732 hectares of natural bushland and open parklands, it is one of the largest metropolitan parks in the world. Visitors can enjoy an extensive range of activities and attractions, such as bus and wildlife tours, Revolution Transport Museum, motor and tractor museums, vintage train and tram rides etc.

Discover Swan Valley's renowned wineries like Mandoon Estate and Sandalford etc, offering award-winning wines, exquisite dining, and stunning vineyard vistas for an unforgettable experience in Western Australia's wine country.

Nestled in Swan Valley, House of Honey is a sweet haven showcasing a delightful array of local honey varieties and bee-related products, offering a unique and flavorful experience for visitors.

The Margaret River Chocolate Company is a must do visit if you are heading out to Swan Valley! The iconic attraction offers free tastings, as well as viewing windows to see all the actions and hundreds of delicious chocolate products to browse.

Yahava KoffeeWorks is a coffee lover's paradise, offering an immersive journey through the world of specialty coffee with expertly roasted beans sourced from around the globe.

The Romeo Family invites you to experience their family nougat recipe at their Swan Valley factory outlet.

Discover the traditions of Mondo Nougat as you watch on from the special viewing area then in the cafe with a wide selection of home made products.

Highly addictive and delicious, Morish Nuts come in various savoury and sweet combinations.

A proud Western Australian business, visit their modern production facility and retail outlet in Swan Valley.

Enter the magical world of internationally renowned artist Thomas Dambo in Mandurah. Initiated and produced by the FORM Building a State of Creativity, the 'Giants of Mandurah' is a free outdoor exhibition celebrating the extraordinary beauty and importance of protecting our natural world.

Nestled along the picturesque Mandurah waterfront, Dolphin Quay offers a vibrant mix of dining, shopping, and leisure experiences, with the added allure of frequent dolphin sightings in its tranquil marina setting.

Embark on an unforgettable journey with Mandurah Cruises, where you can explore the breathtaking waterways of Mandurah and encounter its abundant marine life, all while enjoying unparalleled hospitality and comfort onboard.

Half an hour south of Mandurah, the thrombolites at Lake Clifton offer visitors a glimpse of what life was like when the earth began.

The Lake Clifton thrombolites are approximately 2000 years old and the largest in the southern hemisphere.

90% of the fresh fruit & veg you ​see at the Farmers’ Market was in ​the ground 2 days beforehand!

Depending on the season, between ​70% and 90% of the fresh ​produce comes from local growers ​– and by local we mean just down ​the road in WA.

Bunbury Regional Art Gallery is the premier public art gallery in the South West, housed in a distinctive pink building.

BRAG showcases a diverse collection of contemporary and traditional artworks, offering visitors an Instagram-worthy experience while exploring the vibrant arts scene of Bunbury.

Marlston Hill Lookout is one of the best locations to enjoy sweeping views of the City of Bunbury. From the top, you can enjoy a 360-degree outlook of the City of Three Waters including Bunbury Harbour and Koombana Bay.

The waves plummet over 130 million-year-old ancient and you could see rare rock formations at Wyalup Point.

One of the top tourist attractions in ​Collie is the 8,000sqm Wellington ​Dam Mural, featuring images of ​Collie mine workers, families ​playing in the water, Aboriginal ​children and other scenes and was ​inspired by local stories and ​photos. Taking four months to ​complete, the 8,000 square metre ​Wellington Dam Mural was ​painted by internationally ​renowned artist Guido Van Helten.

The Collie Mural Trail is an ​expansive outdoor art gallery, ​connecting Wellington Dam with ​Collie’s town centre. The trail tells ​stories about the Collie River ​Valley’s living heritage – strong ​voices from local people and ​places.

Black Diamond Lake is located 5km west of Collie in Allanson. Making the turn onto Ferguson Road from Coalfields Hwy, you will come across some of the bluest waters ever seen. Black Diamond has become one of the most Instagrammed spots in Collie, as the vibrant blue waters create for stunning backdrops to your photos.

Gnomesville is the magical home to over 3000 Gnomes who have migrated here from all over Australia and around the world.

The Gnomes are the official gatekeepers along with the awesome volunteer work & support from the Shire of Dardanup in the Ferguson Valley, Western Australia.

Extending 1.841 kilometres over the ​protected waters of Geographe ​Bay, the heritage listed Busselton ​Jetty is the longest wooden-piled ​jetty in the Southern Hemisphere.

Sit back and relax while our train ​driver takes you on a 1.7 kilometre ​journey across the waters of ​Geographe Bay, it is a must see for ​any visitor to the Margaret River ​region.

Experience awe-inspiring views of the Indian Ocean and rugged coastline at Canal Rocks, where millennia of oceanic forces have sculpted a narrow channel between granite formations. Accessible via a timber walkway, it offers captivating vistas of the surging ocean below, making it a must-visit spot, particularly during stormy weather.

One of the world’s youngest wine regions, Western Australia’s Margaret River Region is something of a prodigy, achieving success, prestige and international acclaim at an early age particularly for its Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay. But the soils in which its vines thrive are some of the most ancient on Earth.

This quirky, picturesque little town has humour and cheek at its roots. The locals call it ‘Cowtown’ and if you like a bit of fun and uniqueness you’ll be in your element here.

There are plenty of things to do in Cowaramup. Have your photo taken with the 42 life-sized fibreglass Friesian cows and calves that have taken over the town and wander the streets, parks and shops

Head to the quaint coastal town of Prevelly and enjoy some of the South West's most beautiful beaches. Catch some world-class surf breaks.

It's an area that boasts some of the most consistent and spectacular surf breaks on the planet. Neighbouring Gnarabup Beach hosts the Margaret River Pro surf competition every March, where you can watch the world's best surfers pit their skills against the pounding waves of the Indian Ocean.

Formed approximately 1 million years ago, a number of these complex and fragile karst systems are open to the public. Go inside and be amazed by these massive labyrinths decorated intricately with limestone crystal formations.

• Mammoth Cave
  
• Ngilgi Cave
• Lake Cave
• Jewel Cave

As the tallest lighthouse on mainland Australia, Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse is a must-see attraction. This historic lighthouse is situated at the most south-westerly point of Australia, at the tip of a spectacular peninsula - where the Southern and Indian Oceans meet.

A visit to stunning Hamelin Bay is a must-do on any holiday schedule in the region. A vast expanse of bright white sand, turquoise waters filled with marine life, and spectacular coastal cliff walks.

You may also spot a stingray as they sometimes swim close to the shoreline. Keep in mind that these are wild creatures and maintain your distance to respect their space. Please do not touch, feed or disturb wildlife.

Standing on the edge of a 40-metre high cliff with frothing ocean below and wind rushing upwards makes for a great introduction to Albany’s wildly captivating coastline.

A few steps away, the sculpted rock formation of Natural Bridge allows for calmer contemplation of nature’s powers.

The farm consists of 12 giant wind turbines, each at a height of 100 metres from the base to the tip of the blades. The turbines generate around 75 per cent of clean, green electricity for Albany.

With crystal clear turquoise waters, crisp white sand and granite boulders decorated with orange lichens, Little Beach is simply picture perfect.

Greens Pool lies on the edge of William Bay National Park and is famous for its large granite boulders, green turquoise water and white sandy beach.

Elephant Rocks is a breathtaking display of nature's artistry, resembling a majestic herd of elephants gracefully wading in the gentle waters of the Great Southern Ocean.

The Valley of the Giants is home to the famous Tree Top Walk which reaches a height of 40m above the forest floor. Experience the excitement of exploring the canopy of the magnificent tingle forest. This 600m walk has a gentle gradient which is suitable for children and wheelchairs.

Bartholomews Meadery specialises in the ancient craft of making mead, the oldest alcoholic drink on earth. The mead is made from natural honey sourced only from the south west of Western Australia. The honey is not processed or heat treated, so it comes to you pure and straight from the hive. The honey recently won a Gold Medal in the Sydney Royal National Honey Show.

Porongurup Range National Park is about a 40 min drive from Albany, and given it’s one of the world’s oldest mountain ranges with massive ancient granite domes, it’s a hiking wonderland.

One of the best hikes to experience within the park is the Castle Rock trail, that takes you up to one of WA's best scenic lookouts - the incredible Granite Skywalk.

Point King Lighthouse, located on the north shore entrance to Princess Royal Harbour, was the first navigational light for the port of Albany and the second lighthouse built on Western Australia's coastline.

Esperance's Great Ocean Drive is a 40 kilometre circular loop to explore by car that features a vast range of coastal elements such as stunning beaches, rocky headlands, small bays, steep cliffs and hidden ocean pools.

Highlights:

• Rotary Lookout
• Twilight Bay
• Nine Mile Beach
• Ten Mile Lagoon Wind Farm

• Jetty Headland
• Southern Ports
• Salmon Beach Wind Farm
• Blue Haven

As always west is best – Lucky Bay ​in Esperance has been crowned ​the Best Beach in the World ​(2023) with crystal clear wat​er, powdery white sand ​and kangaroos that laze al​ong shoreli​ne.

Lake Hillier is one of the extraordinary sights you'll see flying or cruising through the pristine wilderness of the Recherche Archipelago.

Located on Middle Island, the largest of the Recherche islands and is 11 kilometres from the coast of Cape Arid National Park.

This is probably one of the most famous attractions in the Wheatbelt! Everyone wants to grab their photo surfing the giant inland wave!

Wave Rock, located in the town of Hyden, 340 km from Perth, is an amazing rock formation that stretches over 100 metres long and stands at 15 metres high.

Hippo's Yawn is located near Wave Rock in Hyden. The rocks resemblance to a yawning hippo is why it was given its' name. Climb through the throat of Hippo's Yawn and be sure to catch the interesting shot on camera.

Visit York - Located 98km from the Perth CBD, the small town nestled on the Avon River, and is WA's First Inland European Settlement.

Renowned for its sweeping fields of gold, which flower between August and September, York is home to a cornucopia of canola.

Drive along the Tin Horse Highway and check out the quirky collection of tin horses lining the road out to the Jilakin Race Track.

The Kulin locals have strategically placed their tin horse masterpieces in the paddocks lining the 12-kilometre stretch of road which is known as 'The Tin Horse Highway'.

Located just 235 km north of Perth on the Indian Ocean Drive and only 20 minutes drive north of Cervantes.

It’s not uncommon to spot endangered Australian Sea Lions and these cute creatures are often seen lazing in the sun on the beaches of the Jurien Bay Marine Park. Among the rarest of the world’s sea lion population, Australian sea lions are found only in WA and South Australia.

For Guilderton Moore River, the attraction is nature itself. The river itself provides a safe spot for watersports such as swimming, kayaking, and fishing with its calm waters. The beach is a popular place for picnics and BBQs too.

The estuary is especially picturesque when the tide is lower, as a sandbar would emerge and separate the river from the ocean, producing a breathtaking sight.

Perched majestically amidst the picturesque landscape of Greenough stands the iconic Leaning Trees, a natural wonder sculpted by the elements over centuries, offering a unique photo opportunity and a glimpse into Western Australia's rugged beauty.

The HMAS Sydney II Memorial, situated about 429 km north of Perth, pays tribute to the sailors who lost their lives when the ship was sunk off the coast of Western Australia during World War II.

Hutt Lagoon, located approximately 585 km north of Perth.

Sometimes bright bubblegum pink, sometimes lilac, and occasionally even red, the waters of Hutt Lagoon can be an extraordinary sight on the drive between Port Gregory and Kalbarri. Head out before sunset and watch the colours transform.

One of the largest and most productive fishing boat harbours in Western Australia, Port Denison is also a top spot for recreational fishing and water sports that’s blessed with beautiful white sand beaches.

Located just 500 metres from The Loop (or Inyaka Wookai Watju) car park, Nature’s Window is one of Western Australia’s most iconic natural attractions, formed from layers of Tumblagooda Sandstone.

Wear sturdy, covered shoes, and protect yourself from the sun with a wide-brimmed hat. Carry lots of water (3-4 litres per person).

The Kalbarri Skywalk offers breathtaking views of the Murchison River gorge and the spectacular surrounding landscape. You will feel like you are floating on air as you take a thrilling walk out along two cantilevered viewing platforms that hang in mid-air 100m high above the gorge.

The dramatic coastal cliffs of Kalbarri's Red Bluff offer amazing views over the Indian Ocean.

Towering 100 metres over the ocean below, Red Bluff is the ideal spot to see humpback whales on their annual migration along the Kalbarri coastline. You'll be amazed by the landscape of Red Bluff - delicate threads of red rock look like tears frozen in time in formations believed to be 400 million years old.

Blue Holes Beach is renowned for its exceptional snorkelling and thriving marine life. The area is a protected fish habitat, featuring sections of reef that are permanently submerged by the ocean (sub-tidal) as well as areas that are exposed at low tide (intertidal).

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