Perth & Western Australia

Perth is the gateway city to the incredible scenery of Western Australia. Apart from the city, other local points of interest include the Swan River that borders the city, Rottnest Island, a place to relax and explore, and the port of Freemantle where in 1987 Australia mounted their unsuccessful defence of the America's Cup they had won from the New York Yacht Club.

Towering forests, endless miles of white sand beaches, world class surf, fine food and the wineries of the Margerat River make this region especially attractive. The South-West is ideally suited to those who enjoy self-drive holidays and if you add this to your Wish list we will add a suggested 4 day South-West schedule to your suggested itinerary. A huge draw for scuba divers is the Swan Dive Wreck. Many small towns throughout the region provide a warm welcome.

The main feature of this region is Shark Bay World Heritage Area and the dolphins at Monkey Mia. At Ningaloo Reef you can swim with the world's largest fish - the Whale Shark. It's a 500 mile drive from Perth to Monkey Mia and a further 300 miles on to Exmouth with fascinating places to visit along the way - a region for those who enjoy long distance travel, adventure and the experience of visiting one of the most remote and beautiful regions in Australia.

For those who enjoy adventure this isolated region of Australia has been a wonderful last frontier although with the release of the Nicole Kidman, Hugh Jackman movie 'Australia' that was shot here in 2007 this could change quite dramatically. Broome is the main town and gateway city. Rather than take the 1500 mile drive from Perth, increasing numbers are arriving for holidays in the Broome region by new airline services from Sydney and Perth. From Broome it is possible to explore the incredible deserts, gorges, and mountain ranges of this region and the white sand beaches and resorts of Cable Bay.