The Coolest Destinations in Western Australia

1. The Pinnacles, Nambung National Park

Sign up for a scenic 2 hours’ drive from Perth to arrive here. Tucked in the midst of the phenomenal Nambung National Park, The Pinnacles are thousands of towering limestone structures formed in a desert-like setting. Watch out for the western grey kangaroos, or get a little sporty here – there are beautiful beaches around where you can go swimming, snorkelling, and surfing.

2. Rottnest Islands

This place has become a hot new destination in Australia for tourists, including Hollywood A-listers. Thanks to the trending hashtag #QuokkaSelfie!

Celebrities like Chris Hemsworth and Roger Federer shared selfies with the super cute quokkas found here and broke the internet recently. Rottnest island is a 25-minutes’ ferry ride from Fremantle, and home to 63 bewitching beaches and 20 bays! Listen up sea lovers, Rottnest Island is giving tough competition to the Bahamas and Caribbean islands.

3. Monkey Mia

A 25-minutes’ drive from Denham, Monkey Mia is an amazing dolphin watching site in Australia for tourists. This administrative town under Shire of Shark Bay is home to the bottlenose dolphins – this is probably one of the few places where you can watch them in their natural habitat. Feed the dolphins and watch them leap up in air, while your children scream with joy – Monkey Mia is worth a visit.

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4. Margaret River

Margaret River is not just a destination in Western Australia, it’s like a small country in itself. It’s rife in luscious eateries, surfing spots, craft breweries, lovely beaches, urbane wineries and so much more! Plenty of reasons to get tipsy here, isn’t it? A 3.5 hours’ drive from Perth, you can indulge in several other exciting activities at Margaret River,  including mountain biking, rock climbing, kayaking, and whale watching.

5. Mt. Augustus

Almost twice the size of Uluru—the so-called largest rock in Australia, Mt. Augustus hasn’t been explored by tourists a lot, and that makes it even more inviting. Drive around it, enjoy a hike and witness the naturally changing colour of the rocks! Yes, the rocks here appear to be changing their colour during dawn and dusk. The best time to visit this place is the wildflower season when it gets densely vegetated, making it a feast to the eyes!

6. Ningaloo Reef Marine Park

Beckoned as a World Heritage Site, Ningaloo Reef Marine Park draws thousands of tourists from across the world with its striking coral reef. Whether you want to tick off ‘swimming with sharks’ from your bucket list, or stay in a luxurious campsite – Ningaloo Reef Marine Park has a lot to offer. There’s also the exquisite Turquoise Bay where you can spend time swimming and snorkelling.

7. Horizontal Waterfalls

This place is known as “one of the greatest wonders of the natural world” – thanks to its unique natural feature. It is just like a waterfall, except that it flows horizontally! Located at Kimbolton, on the coast of Kimberley, this is a great destination for an adrenaline-pumping vacay. You can enjoy plenty of outdoor activities here and pick from a wide range of adventure sports like jet boat rides, seaplane tours, wakeboarding and many more.

8. Broome

You can take a flight from Perth to this land of matchless natural beauty and historic landmarks. Gaze at the beautiful Cable Beach with its awe-inspiring red cliffs and impressive white sand, lookout for the famous dinosaur footprints in Broome and be ready to get enchanted by a unique natural phenomenon here, called ‘Staircase to the moon’. During a full moon night, the moon rises over the bay and its reflection is captured on the azure water giving the impression of steps leading to up to moon! Wow!

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