Perth sets the scene beautifully as Australia’s sunniest capital, serving up an average of eight hours of sunshine a day and warm summer temperatures that hover around 29°C. It’s a bright, easygoing gateway to some of Western Australia’s most iconic experiences.
Highlights of Perth and surrounds:
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Australia’s South West unfolds just a few hours south of Perth, but it feels like an entirely different rhythm of travel. This is where the Margaret River and Great Southern regions introduce visitors to world-class wine, pristine beaches, dazzling cave systems, towering forests and seasonal displays of wildflowers and migrating whales. The landscape is incredibly rich, one of only 34 biodiversity hotspots on Earth, with almost 80 per cent of local plant species found nowhere else.
Margaret River remains the South West’s star attraction, with more than 100 cellar doors and a thriving craft brewery scene.
Busselton:
Margaret River
Cape to Cape
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Discover the full spectrum of colour beneath the crystal-clear waters of World Heritage–listed Ningaloo Reef (Nyinggulu). This is the world's largest fringing reef, a place where you can dive, snorkel or simply glide through a world of coral gardens as whale sharks, humpback whales and manta rays drift past in one of those rare, life-changing travel moments.
Ningaloo Reef
Coral Bay
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You and your clients may have seen the picture of the famous beach in Esperance, Lucky Bay, with its turquoise blue water and flour white sand - it almost doesn't look real! But Esperance and the South East of WA has much more to discover...
Esperance & surrounds
Golden Outback:
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Vast - the word that springs to mind when describing the Kimberley and North West of WA. 3 times the size of England, the Kimberley region is home to some of the most geologically interesting features in the country, if not the world.
Horizontal Falls
Bungle Bungle Range
Broome
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The main roads in Western Australia are all sealed and well-maintained, but due to some remote areas, a 4WD vehicle is recommended due to the rugged terrain. WA is the largest state in Australia and impossible to cover it all! Make sure to really interrogate your clients as to what their preferences are so no unnecessary time is spent on the road.
Perth Airport → Perth CBD: 20 minutes
Perth → Fremantle: 30 minutes
Fremantle → Rottnest Island: 30 minutes ferry
Perth → Margaret River: 3hrs
Margaret River → Esperance: 7hrs 30 minutes
Perth → Ningaloo Reef: 13hrs
Ningaloo Reef → Kimberley: 20hrs!
Ningaloo Reef → Broome: 13 hours
Broome → Bungle Bungle Range: 10 hours
WA is one of the least densely populated places on Earth, and one of the most diverse, filled with wide open plains, dense forests and sheltered beaches. However, due to its vastness, its important clients are prepared - whether that means filling up with petrol every time they pass a fuel station, carrying extra water or even a satellite phone if they go really off the beaten track!
National Parks
Entry fees are common at some of the most popular parks in WA, but clients do not need to pay if they walk or cycle into the park. The fees vary, but can be from $10-$17 per vehicle. It is also possible to buy a parks pass, which includes unlimited entry to all the parks in WA for the duration of the trip.
Cultural Heritage in National Parks
When clients are in the parks, they must always respect the Aboriginal values, culture and people. For example, swimming in certain bodies of water is not permitted due to the spiritual significance to the owners of the lands, or using a drone over private land not open to the public.
Mobile Service
Mobile signal can be patchy at times in remote areas of WA. If emergency services are needed and 000 cannot be dialled, install the free Emergency+ app to see GPS location details.
Booking Advice
Although crowding is rare in WA, the main spots such as Ningaloo Reef, do fill up well in advance. Due to limited accommodation options in remote areas, beds fill up fast so it is crucial to book 6-12 months ahead for stays in key areas in peak season.
Shoulder
March to May & September to November
The South West is mild and sunny, ideal for winery touring, long coastal walks and enjoying the forests before peak crowds. In the North, March and April bring the dramatic end-of-wet-season colours and flowing waterfalls, while September to November offers warm, stable weather and spectacular wildflowers across the Coral Coast and Golden Outback. It’s a sweet spot for travellers who want comfort, colour and fewer crowds.
Off-peak
June to August
The Kimberley shifts into the wet season over summer, with hotter temperatures and dramatic tropical storms, meaning some access is limited during this time.Meanwhile, winter settles into the South West from June to August, bringing cooler days. It’s also prime time for whale watching along the southern coastline and peaceful walks through national parks with very few visitors.
Truly signature experiences: From sunsets at Cable Beach, marvelling at Aboriginal paintings and carvings and the mesmerising Staircase to the Moon, WA offers breathtaking moments that they'll be talking about for years.
Destination diversity: No other Aussie region can match the sheer variety in WA: world class cities and wine, remote forests and waterfalls and pristine coastline. Due to its sheer size, clients will never feel hemmed in by other travellers, and have space to breathe.
Elevated adventure: WA offers unique experiences for clients wanting to explore the vast wilderness in premium comfort. From heli flights, chartered boat trips, guided 4WD tours and luxury lodges, clients can uncover extraordinary wilderness in style.
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