Things to do in Western Australia
Discover the Best of Western Australia, Region by Region
From shimmering coastlines and ancient rockscapes to world-class wine regions and legendary outback tracks, Western Australia is a land like no other. To help guide your journey, we’ve grouped its standout attractions by region. Whether you’re chasing sunsets on the Coral Coast, wandering vineyard trails in the South West, or navigating the remote beauty of the Kimberley, unforgettable experiences await in every direction.
Regions covered:
- Perth & Peel
- South West
- Great Southern
- Wheatbelt
- Goldfields–Esperance
- Mid West
- Gascoyne
- Pilbara
- Kimberley
🟣 Perth & Peel Travel Guide
The Perth & Peel region offers an ideal blend of vibrant city life and natural beauty, where you can discover everything from Kings Park’s sweeping views and Northbridge’s cultural precinct to island escapes on Rottnest and dolphin-filled waterways in Mandurah. Whether you’re wandering forest trails in Dwellingup, swimming beneath waterfalls in Serpentine National Park, or soaking up heritage charm in Pinjarra, this region is packed with diverse experiences—all within easy reach of Perth.
🏙️ Perth Metropolitan Area: Top Attractions in the Capital City and Suburbs
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🌊 Peel Region Highlights: Mandurah, Dwellingup, Pinjarra & Beyond
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🌿 South West WA Road Trip Ideas & Attractions
The South West of Western Australia is a road trip dream, where coastal gems like Margaret River, Busselton, and Dunsborough meet inland charm and forest adventures in Bridgetown, Balingup, and Pemberton. From wine tasting and whale watching to canopy walks through towering karri trees, this region blends gourmet indulgence with natural wonders—perfect for laid-back explorers and nature lovers alike.
🌊 Geographe Bay Highlights: Busselton, Dunsborough & Bunbury
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🌳 Blackwood River Valley Escapes: Bridgetown, Nannup & Balingup
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🌲 Southern Forests Adventures: Pemberton, Northcliffe & Walpole
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🍷 Margaret River Region Guide: Augusta, Cowaramup & More
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🌊 Great Southern WA Travel Guide
Tucked between wild coastline and dramatic mountain ranges, the Great Southern region offers a slower pace rich in history, natural beauty, and cool-climate wine. From Albany’s ANZAC legacy and windswept cliffs to Denmark’s boutique vineyards and tranquil bays, the area unfolds with forest hikes, wildflower trails, and story-filled towns—perfect for thoughtful travellers chasing fresh air and deeper connections.
🐚 Albany Coast Must-Sees: Albany, Torndirrup National Park & Beaches
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🏞️ Stirling Range & Hinterland Drives: Mount Barker & Porongurup
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🌸 Denmark Region Travel Ideas: Peaceful Bay, Greens Pool & Beyond
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🌾 Wheatbelt WA Touring Guide
The Wheatbelt region delivers a classic outback experience just hours from Perth, where open roads lead to surreal rock formations like Wave Rock and The Pinnacles, and springtime transforms fields into wildflower wonderlands. Colonial towns such as York and Northam offer heritage charm and a slower pace, while ghost towns and farming relics tell stories of WA’s pioneering past across the Avon Valley and beyond.
🏛️ Central Wheatbelt Highlights: Northam, Merredin & York
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🪨 Eastern Wheatbelt Discoveries: Hyden, Wave Rock & Southern Cross
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🌄 Avon Valley Towns & Trails: Toodyay, Beverley & Goomalling
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🌻 Northern Wheatbelt Wildflowers: Dalwallinu & Wongan Hills
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🚗 Southern Wheatbelt Drive: Narrogin, Lake Grace & Country Escapes
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🟡 Goldfields–Esperance Region Explorer
A land of contrasts and character, the Goldfields–Esperance region blends WA’s pioneering past with stark natural beauty—from Kalgoorlie’s mighty Super Pit and heritage museums to ghost towns like Gwalia and striking landscapes like Wave Rock and Lake Ballard. It’s where stories of fortune-seekers meet haunting art installations and remote roads lead to rich, outback adventures.
⛏️ Goldfields Heritage Trail: Kalgoorlie, Leonora & Laverton
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🌊 Esperance Coastline Adventures: Cape Le Grand & Pink Lake
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🛣️ Outback Tracks & Remote Drives: Great Central Road & Nullarbor
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🌅 Mid West WA Attractions & Nature Spots
From wildflower-filled country towns to striking coastal cliffs and coral islands, WA’s Mid West blends outback colour with ocean beauty. Explore the heritage charm of Mullewa and Mount Magnet, relax by Geraldton’s beaches, uncover stories of shipwrecks on the Abrolhos Islands, and hike Kalbarri’s gorges—this region is made for explorers chasing natural drama and historical depth.
🐠 Coral Coast North: Kalbarri, Geraldton & Hutt Lagoon
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⛰️ Inland Mid West Towns: Mullewa, Mount Magnet & Cue
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🌊 Abrolhos Islands Guide: Snorkelling & Marine Wildlife off Geraldton
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🐚 Gascoyne Region Travel Guide
From vibrant coral reefs to outback ranges, the Gascoyne delivers an unforgettable blend of marine wonder and desert drama. Dive into Ningaloo’s World Heritage–listed waters from Coral Bay or Exmouth, snorkelling with whale sharks and drifting over coral gardens, then journey inland through Carnarvon’s fertile river country and the ancient Kennedy Range. With powerful Aboriginal heritage and landscapes shaped by time, the Gascoyne is where sea meets soul in spectacular style.
🐋 Ningaloo Coast Adventures: Coral Bay & Exmouth Marine Wonders
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🏜️ Inland Gascoyne Discoveries: Carnarvon & Kennedy Range National Park
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🔴 Pilbara Region Road Trip Ideas
From vibrant coral reefs to outback ranges, the Gascoyne delivers an unforgettable blend of marine wonder and desert drama. Dive into Ningaloo’s World Heritage–listed waters from Coral Bay or Exmouth, snorkelling with whale sharks and drifting over coral gardens, then journey inland through Carnarvon’s fertile river country and the ancient Kennedy Range. With powerful Aboriginal heritage and landscapes shaped by time, the Gascoyne is where sea meets soul in spectacular style.
🌴 Coastal Pilbara Towns: Karratha, Dampier & Port Hedland
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🏞️ Inland Pilbara Highlights: Karijini National Park, Tom Price & Marble Bar
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🟢 Kimberley Region Travel Guide
Remote and untamed, the Kimberley is Western Australia’s ultimate adventure, where red-rock gorges, sacred Aboriginal sites, and legendary tracks collide. From Broome’s tropical charm and the thundering Horizontal Falls to the beehive domes of the Bungle Bungles and the epic Gibb River Road, this region delivers jaw-dropping scenery and deep cultural connections at every turn.
🐬 West Kimberley Icons: Broome, Derby & Horizontal Falls
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⛵ East Kimberley Adventures: Kununurra, Lake Argyle & Purnululu
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🏕️ Central Kimberley 4WD Routes: Gibb River Road & Windjana Gorge
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Experience the Vast Wonders of Western Australia
From the stunning coastline of the Coral Coast and the gourmet delights of the South West to the ancient gorges of Karijini and the iconic wilderness of the Kimberley, Western Australia is a land of extraordinary contrasts. Whether you’re chasing sunsets on Cable Beach, snorkeling with whale sharks, or climbing towering forests, the Sunshine State of the west is an adventure lover’s dream. Begin your journey across WA’s epic landscapes today.
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