Western Australia holidays

This energetic day out starts at Caversham Wildlife Park to photograph koalas and hand feed kangaroos. After stopping at Lancelin, a small fishing settlement, experience a thrilling 4x4 ride over massive dunes and take the chance to try sandboarding. After lunch in coastal Cervantes, it’s the Nambung National Park and the amazing Pinnacles Desert. For your guided walk through this fascinating lunar-like landscape, wear comfortable footwear and bring a hat and camera.

Travel by luxury 4x4 along the rugged road to remote Cape Leveque, stopping occasionally to explore the Dampier Peninsula’s culture and history. Enjoy morning tea at Beagle Bay Aboriginal Community, where you’ll see a church’s exquisite pearl shell altar. Next, the Aquaculture Hatchery and glimpses of the amazing Buccaneer Archipelago Islands before reaching Cape Leveque. Travel down to Western Beach for a delicious lunch and time to relax before returning to Broome by plane.

Your dream of swimming with wild dolphins can come true at Rockingham. Among the friendly local dolphins, you may see females nursing calves, males showing off, or even how they use stingrays to catch food! As soon as they’re spotted, it’s on with the wetsuit and mask and into the water. They don’t do tricks, they’re not fed – it’s a mutual experience of each other’s company – and it’s an experience you’ll never forget!

Tour the beautiful Margaret River area on this full day experience. Take a break at Dawesville Channel, then visit Xanadu Winery for a wine tasting. Your picnic lunch at the Eagles Heritage Raptor Centre precedes an exciting flying display by eagles and other raptors. Enjoy a guided tour of Mammoth Cave before passing stunning Boranup Forest. The famous Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse marks the division between the Southern and Indian Oceans.

Take a morning to discover the beautiful Kings Park and Botanic Gardens and its treetop walk for a city skyline view. Travel through Perth to the excellent Cottesloe Beach before arriving in Fremantle with time to explore this historic port city. You could shop, grab a coffee or just wander until you join a Swan River Cruise, enjoying tasting Western Australian wines while sailing past the extravagant waterfront houses of Millionaires’ Row.

This is an economical way to explore during your stay in Perth. One of our Perth Sightseeing Pass options includes a meet and greet at the airport and transfers to and from your hotel on arrival and departure. Get your bearings with a half day Perth and Fremantle tour and, after that, choose from one of six superb full day tours that show off the best of Western Australia, such as The Pinnacles, Wave Rock, Margaret River, The Valley of the Giants, and even sandboarding in the desert dunes. Ask us for pass details.

Just 90 minutes in the Eco Express boat will take your breath away, with the magic of Rottnest Island’s unique coral reef, its limestone geology and teeming wildlife. Under expert guidance and commentary, peek into pristine coves to spot animals in their natural habitat. You might see dolphins, seals, whales and a myriad of bird life. Spend the rest of the day exploring the fascinating settlement and enjoying lunch at Rottnest Hotel.

Wave Rock is an amazing natural monument, carved over time into a huge curling breaker. Discover the Darling Ranges and Wheat Belt, then visit historic York for refreshments. After the endearing Dog Cemetery, hear the story of the Hippo’s Yawn rock. Enjoy a delicious picnic then join an Aboriginal cultural tour of Wave Rock, hearing dreamtime stories and discovering sacred sites. Walk through a wildlife park, visit more rock formations and Mulka’s Cave before heading back through glorious wildflower countryside.