The land down under is not just about Sydney, Melbourne, and the Gold Coast. Nor Kangaroos and boomerangs. To truly experience what Australia has to offer in terms of majestic sceneries and unique encounters, consider traveling the continent’s western side. Here are some places in Western Australia that you shouldn’t miss on your trip.
Cottesloe Beach
Just a bus or train ride away from Perth, Cottesloe Beach (affectionately called “Cott” by locals) boasts of 19 white-sand beaches. It is one of the city's go-to spots for swimming, snorkeling, and surfing.
Rottnest Island
This paradise-like getaway just offshore from Perth is surrounded by the Indian Ocean, and riddled with coral reefs and shipwrecks for the extra-adventurous. Particularly noteworthy is its history of being a former Aboriginal prison. Rottnest is famous for its quokkas, the adorable marsupials which inspired the island’s name.
Penguin Island
As the name implies, this island is one of the continent’s main tourist attractions because it’s home to the world’s smallest penguin species. It’s just 45-minutes away from Perth and visitors can get up close and personal with the often-elusive little penguins, as the island’s Discovery Centre holds three feeding times per day.
The Valley of the Giants Treetop Walk
Located in Walpole, on Western Australia’s south coast, this forest sanctuary lets visitors witness the Tingle trees, among the tallest timber trees on the planet, which climbs 40 meters up into the canopy. This famous walk trail is environmentally designed, allowing for a great view of the flora while minimizing human intrusion.
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Just a bus or train ride away from Perth, Cottesloe Beach (affectionately called “Cott” by locals) boasts of 19 white-sand beaches. It is one of the city's go-to spots for swimming, snorkeling, and surfing.
Rottnest Island
This paradise-like getaway just offshore from Perth is surrounded by the Indian Ocean, and riddled with coral reefs and shipwrecks for the extra-adventurous. Particularly noteworthy is its history of being a former Aboriginal prison. Rottnest is famous for its quokkas, the adorable marsupials which inspired the island’s name.
Penguin Island
As the name implies, this island is one of the continent’s main tourist attractions because it’s home to the world’s smallest penguin species. It’s just 45-minutes away from Perth and visitors can get up close and personal with the often-elusive little penguins, as the island’s Discovery Centre holds three feeding times per day.
The Valley of the Giants Treetop Walk
Located in Walpole, on Western Australia’s south coast, this forest sanctuary lets visitors witness the Tingle trees, among the tallest timber trees on the planet, which climbs 40 meters up into the canopy. This famous walk trail is environmentally designed, allowing for a great view of the flora while minimizing human intrusion.
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