For some reason there is a reluctance for UK visitors to Australia to dip their toe in the water’s of Western Australia, this vast vast state that, looking at the map seems to bigger than the whole world put together. I am trying to understand why.
It could be that you don’t hear about WA as much, government finding in this region is nothing like the amounts pummelled in to New South Wales (Sydney), or that we are comfortable (understandably) with referals from friends, who too may not have been to WA. Or maybe you just think its dull, in the middle of nowhere and to be flown over at 37,000 feet as you make your way to Sydney or Melbourne to start (and often finish) your Aussie Adventure, is as close as you will get.
Well I’d like to try and pursuade you to be different, venture off the well trodden paths, even if it’s for a few days. For starters arriving in Perth in the evening does wonders for jet lag. A good sleep and hey ho you feel as fresh as a daisy the next day.
Perth itself is OK, a pretty, small city with Freemantle on its doorstep and great restaurants. But the world’s remotest city is close to some of Australia’s finest beaches, they are truly fabulous.
Reef afficionados will claim that Australia has a better reef than that of Great Barrier fame. WA is the guardian of Ningaloo Reef, the largest fringing reef (one that you can walk to from the shore) in the world. Take it from me, it is spectacular. This is one of the few places on earth that you can snorkel with Whale Sharks. A must see place.
In terms of outback, you couldn’t ask for more. The far North West is home to The Kimberelys, a spectacular and vast region of rocky outcrops, stunning gorges and fresh water pools. We have a truly wonderful 14 day 4 wheel drive trip through this region, following the Gibb River Road. Try it out. Some of the camps here are extraordinary. A real Aussie holiday.
Monkey Mia is famous for its wild (loosely)Dolphins. They literally come right up to you. En route back to Perth are the eerie Pinnacles; squillions of limestone outcrops, jutting out of the earth like there had just been an invasion of moles.
South of Perth is another spectacular region and this is where to head if you only have a few days. Margaret River is where some of the world’s finest wines come from. On top of that there are what I think, the best beaches in Oz. We have a choice of carefully hand picked resorts at your disposal. This is a great place to head to for a hot Christmas.
When you are booking your Australia holiday spare a thought for WA. It is a truly fabulous part of Australia, grossly underrated and deserves to be part of any Australian itinerary.
Call us to discuss ideas and where to go in WA.
