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Perth, the capital city of Western Australia, is the perfect place to begin an Australian adventure. It’s the window to the wonders of Western Australia - which are as diverse and spectacular as the landscape itself.

When you arrive in Perth, you’ll be amazed by the beautiful beaches, abundant sunshine and friendly people. Perth experiences more sunshine than any other Australian capital city, so it’s the perfect destination to visit at any time of the year.

The beach plays a huge part in the culture of Western Australia. There are many traditional Aussie ‘pubs’ scattered along the coast, and an experience not to miss is Perth’s famous ‘Sunday Session’.

In Perth you’ll find many top quality restaurants, bars, nightclubs, live music venues, cultural precincts and shops to explore.

Enjoy fish and chips on the beach at Cottesloe while you watch the incredible sunset; have dinner at the top of King’s Park overlooking the Swan River and city skyline; take an exhilarating helicopter flight to the ancient formations, the Pinnacles; or snorkel and relax on beautiful Rottnest Island…the possibilities are endless!

Perth also plays host to many international sporting and cultural events, so you’ll be spoilt for choice as to how to fill the hours in this sunny State.

From Perth, travel just a few hours in any direction and feel as if you’re a world away. Whether you’re looking for an outback adventure, gourmet getaway or holiday with a splash – it’s all on offer in Australia’s biggest state.

On the Coral Coast you can swim with whale sharks – the world’s largest fish, or have an underwater adventure at the world-class Ningaloo Reef Marine Park. Considered by many to be the best dive spot in Australia, here you’ll find mantra rays, dugongs, dolphins, sea turtles, 520 species of fish, 200 species of hard corals and 50 species of soft corals.

In the Golden Outback and North West, you can go off the beaten track to discover the real Australia - rich with Aboriginal history, unique wildlife, natural wonders and amazing landscapes.

With rugged terrain and unpopulated plains, it’s the perfect place to embark on an outback adventure. In a four wheel drive, you can delve into the most remote corners of this magnificent state. Here you'll witness amazing scenery, spectacular gorges, cascading waterfalls and crystal-clear swimming holes.

This region will also allow you to encounter the striking Bungle Bungle Range in the Purnululu National Park. Dating back 380 million years, this site is one of the most fascinating geological landmarks in Western Australia.

Along your outback travels, expect to see plenty of kangaroos, emus, wedge-tailed eagles and camels.

Going outback in Western Australia does not mean leaving the amazing waterways behind. Here, deep red earth leads to white sandy beaches and turquoise water - this is the real Australia.

The exotic pearling town of Broome in the North West offers some luxurious accommodation dotted across its spectacular landscape. Famous Cable Beach, with 22 kilometres of white sand, kissed by warm, crystal waters, is justifiably world famous and the ideal place to watch the sunset on a balmy, tropical night.

To the South West, you’ll find Margaret River - a food and wine lover’s paradise. It boasts more than 220 grape growers and wine producers, 100 cellar doors and hundreds of restaurants and gourmet food producers. In addition, Margaret River is famous for its surf breaks, ancient caves, forests, fishing and incredible beaches.

Whether you want to simply relax on one of the many pristine beaches, tour the many world class wineries and restaurants or explore the wonderful forests and wild flowers – it’s all found in Margaret River and the South West region.

Now’s the time to discover the wonders of Western Australia