Information for holidays and vacations in Western Australia
Western Australia is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Australia for international tourists. It is the largest state in the nation and its climate ranges from temperate in the south to tropical in the north. There are many different types of land forms which all contribute to the stunning array of different types of scenery that are on offer here. Tropical rainforests and jungles line crocodile infested rivers in the north. The Kimberly is unique in the world with its red sandstone ramparts dropping into huge tidal estuaries running into massive chasms and waterfalls. As you travel south into the Pilbara the landscape turns to semi desert and if you travel inland here you will run into true desert. The coast line in this area is known as the coral coast and there are many islets and coral reefs. These are all worth a visit as they are extremely beautiful. Further south around Perth and Fremantle in the Swan valley, wildflowers create fantastic colored landscapes and in the south agricultural and wine growing land gives way to tall forests of Karri and Jarrah trees in the Pemberton region. The coast along the southern ocean is wild and windswept and there are many interesting coastal towns like Albany and Esperence to explore. Kalgoorlie lies on the western edge of the Nullaboor plain. This region has been the leading gold mining region in Australia for generations and this bounty still continues today.
Western Australia, is a superb place for a motorhome or campervan holiday. Many international tourists pick up a vehicle in Darwin and then enter Western Australia at Kunnanurra in the north. Most include Halls creek, The Bungle Bungle mountains, Darby, and Broome in the northern part of their itinerary and then head south along the coast where the visit Monkey Mia to see the dolphins and the coral coast to dive with the whale sharks or go on a fishing charter. From Geraldton south to Perth they follow the ocean beaches and then explore the south eastern regions including the magnificent Margaret river region with its sensational wineries.
There are also plenty of organized tours to take you to almost anywhere you heart desires. Adventure Tours Australia and AAT Kings both have a vast range of itineraries to choose from and you can stop off along the way if you wish and then join another tour later on. If you want to use domestic airline and fly from place to place there are plenty of quality resorts along the way to stay at however it is wise to book well in advance as the distance to the next town could be vast if everything is booked out. All in All you will find that a holiday in Western Australia will be one that you will never forget.
