World shocked at viral Aussie octopus
It looked like a scene from the Netflix hit, My Octopus Teacher, but this octopus from Western Australia was not a fan of humans.
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‘Step forward’: SA’s new border restrictions
South Australia has changed its border restrictions with two states, including implementing a hot-spot system ‘effective immediately’.
Surprise spot Aussies want to visit first
Forget Sydney, the Gold Coast and even fan favourite Bali – according to this new data, another Aussie spot is where we all hope to visit in 2021.
All the WA border changes from midnight
Premier Mark McGowan says Western Australia’s state border will reopen to NSW and Victoria overnight. Here’s every thing you need to know.
Insane road trip no one told you about
Not many Australians have done this road trip, let alone heard of it. But it’s an untapped gem, and there’s never been a better time to do it.
Don’t tell bogans about this island oasis
CROSS Bali off the list. This Australian tropical oasis has much more to offer, and the best part is, hardly anyone knows about it.
World’s second-best hotel is on our doorstep
IT HAS 48 elegant guest rooms in a 140-year-old building with an award-winning restaurant, but it’s not as expensive as you’d think.
Sleepy Aussie town tops ‘Best In’ list
Often overlooked by other destinations Down Under, this coastal spot has just put WA on top of the world’s most prestigious travel list.
WA town’s bizarre claim to fame
TOURISM experts have raised eyebrows at the tourist town of Exmouth after a local suggested this as the reason why people should visit.
Place better than Great Ocean Road
VICTORIA’S most scenic highway doesn’t deserve its title as Australia’s best holiday drive. This stretch of road is far superior in every way.
’We survived Wolfe Creek’
ENGLISHMAN Gareth Williams just drove 26,000km around Australia. He doesn’t have a licence, but it wasn’t technically illegal.
Dave Hughes: ‘I drove for 44 hours straight’
THE Aussie comedian has revealed his most epic road trip — and what was waiting for him at the other end.
Is this really Australia’s favourite hotel?
THIS humble bed and breakfast in a coastal spot unknown to most Australians has just become the most talked about accommodation in the country.
This hot spot is Australia’s new No.1
TAKE a look at the hidden gem destination that’s hit the global spotlight thanks to this incredible snap — plus more award-winning aerial photos.
Strange things that actually exist in WA
IT HAS a city of gnomes, rivers that are pink, and another nation sitting inside its borders. Western Australia, you weird and wonderful thing.
Popular Aussie tourist destinations snubbed
The New York Times’ annual list of must-see destinations has been published for 2020 – but as fires ravage the country, only one Australian destination has made the cut.
Perth named Australia’s friendliest city
A definitive ranking of Australia’s friendliest cities has been released. It’s good news for the WA capital but bad news for Sydney.
Photo costing Aussie city $400,000
This has become the most photographed building in Perth but visiting tourists have created a very expensive problem for locals.
Eerie ghost towns in Aussie outback
Just a few traces remains of the hidden Aussie towns that went from affluent to abandoned after they were left to waste away in the outback.
Aussie tourism ad’s embarassing mistake
Tourism Australia has had to make some major changes to its new campaign for Western Australia after someone spotted this unfortunate error.
Oldest message in a bottle found on Aussie beach
NEARLY 132 years after it was tossed overboard in the Indian Ocean, this mysterious piece of history has been spotted by a beachgoer.
Is Aussie bucket list destination worth it?
THIS Aussie resort attracts tens of thousands of visitors a year. But does it really live up to the hype?
Rotto the star in new tourism ad
ROTTNEST Island has a starring role in a new $40 million global tourism campaign – while Hollywood star Chris Hemsworth only features as a voiceover.
WA like you’ve never seen it before
WITH their vibrant colours, squiggly lines and random blots, many of these images could pass for pieces of abstract art.
You know you’re from Perth when …
EVERY city has it quirks, and its inhabitants display telltale signs. Here are 25 that say you’re from Perth.
Australia’s incredible billion-year-old site
THERE are islands here that are more than a billion years old, and they are actually the tips of ancient mountains. Here, it’s like time stood still.
Inside Australia’s abandoned theme park
IT WAS supposed to be WA’s answer to the Gold Coast. A theme park built off the back of a huge economic boom. But it now lies ruined and empty.
How to drive from Broome to Kununurra
WOULD you choose the easy way to complete an amazing WA road trip in six days? Or would you take the 14-day adventure only for part of the year?
Top 10 caravan parks in WA’s North
WHEN you travel north in Western Australia, add these caravan parks to your must-visit itinerary.
Calendar of events in WA’s North
IF the amazing scenery and breathtaking landscapes aren’t enough to get you into the state’s north, then one of these quality events might.
Why WA has the best lightshow on earth
WESTERN AUSTRALIA is quickly becoming an iconic global astronomy destination because the stars and science are right on our doorstep.
12 must-see locations in WA’s north
DO YOU need some help deciding where to go for your next caravan or camping holiday? Here are some suggestions.
Hundreds of years of culture to explore
PEOPLE travel thousands of kilometres to visit WA’s North-West and experience traditional Aboriginal culture through a variety of tourism offerings.
What to explore in WA’s Kimberley
IF you really want to get away from it all, remote places to visit and stay in WA’s Kimberley region are perfect for a caravan and camping holiday.
How to explore WA’s Warlu Way in nine days
IF YOU’RE looking for your next road trip, follow the interpretative signage along this 2480km journey that rates as one of WA’s best driving holidays.
The island off limits to Aussies
IN this new Eden, nature and big industry stroll hand-in-hand. So why won’t they let anyone see it? Paul Toohey reports.
Freediver’s incredible stingray encounter
THIS is the moment a giant 150kg stingray had a “nibble” on a Perth freediver’s head off Rottnest Island.
Can you beat these WA travel photos?
THE world’s biggest travel Instagrammer has described a week in WA’s Kimberley as the best trip she’s ever done. And she’s shared some great photos on the way.
Orangutan has a bizarre fetish
AN AMOROUS 95kg orangutan at Perth Zoo has set its sights on Nicole Kidman, boosting her male fan count.
Foodie heaven sucks in global gourmet dollar
VICTORIA has been put on notice – WA is fast becoming Australia’s go-to foodie destination. COLLECT YOUR TASTE COOKBOOKS
Hopetoun resurrected after ‘darkest hour’
A WA town that had its “darkest hour” when the local mine shut down is open for business again after a $40m national park upgrade.
Top snap wins Parks prize
THERE is still one more chance to win a luxury trip to one of WA’s top National Parks.
Building looks like mmm… rack of lamb
THIS could be Australia’s most delicious building – if they build it. Here’s a sneak peek at Perth’s proposed opera house, and some of the weird things it resembles.
Ditch the remote for a tent: Minister
WA kids are too “urbanised” and need to ditch the couch for a tent, according to WA’s Environment Minister. | WIN A NATIONAL PARK HOLIDAY
Tell us your favourite national park
NAMBUNG National Park is the setting of today’s top photo. Send us your best snap of a WA national park to win a trip to Ningaloo.
WA’s national parks a family favourite
ENVIRONMENT Minister Albert Jacob is urging more West Aussies to ditch the five star hotels and go camping instead. | WIN A TRIP TO NINGALOO
Building looks like mmm… rack of lamb
THIS could be Australia’s most delicious building – if they build it. Here’s a sneak peek at at Perth’s proposed opera house, and some of the weird things it resembles.
Surfing croc shuts Cable Beach
A GIANT four-metre surfing croc has closed Western Australia’s iconic Cable Beach in Broome.
Sunbathing visitor causes a scene
HE’S a sunbather who weighs two tonnes, has attracted plenty of stares from Perth beachgoers and could get angry if approached. And he’s still on Sorrento Beach.
Outback opera in The Kimberley
SOME of Australia’s best singers will head to WA for the annual Opera Under the Stars.
Take the plunge in Perth
THRILLSEEKERS can now go skydiving over the Perth CBD, one of only a handful of skydives over a city in the world.
Fresh look for Seashells
SEASHELLS Broome has undergone a refresh in time for peak season, despite delays caused by weather.
Fresh look for Seashells
SEASHELLS Broome has undergone a refresh in time for peak season, despite delays caused by weather.
Go West in the hunt for real blokes
SURFING, fresh food and yoga create colourful characters who stand out from other Aussie men.
More foodie events in Margaret River
FOODIES will be able to enjoy extra events added to the Margaret River Gourmet Escape in November.
You’re sure to have a lively time in the West
THERE’S plenty to tempt just about all the senses in Australia’s fastest-growing capital city.
Golden Outback reveals tent-up emotions
CELEBRATE spring with blooming wildflowers and wildlife in WA.
Extra apartments for WA coast views
MANTRA Geraldton is adding 25 self-contained apartments, available from next month.
Cheap flights from Sydney to Perth
TRAVELLERS can look forward to cheap flights between Sydney and Perth when Tigerair begins flying on the route before Christmas.
New Swan Valley tasting centre
MARGARET River Providore has opened a new tasting centre in Perth’s Swan Valley where you can try wine and chocolate liqueur.
Creative buzz in the streets of Perth
PERTH ups the ante on its cityscape and cultural scene as it plays host to a collection of masterpieces from New York’s MoMA, writes Fleur Bainger.
Broome resort’s new mantra
THE Frangipani Resort in Broome has been renamed Mantra Frangipani Broome after joining the Australian hotel group.
Cultural tour in the Kimberley
KIMBERLEY Coastal Camp in Western Australia has introduced a new cultural experience with traditional owner Albert Peurmora.
Wonders of the West
Our nation’s largest state, Western Australia, possesses a wide variety of attractions. Brett Atkinson and Steve Waters have selected the top 12.
Relax in the serene surrounds of Ningaloo Reef
THE term ‘getting away from it all’ is an vast understatement when you experience the serenity of Western Australia’s northwest, writes Katherine Howell.
Eclectic blend makes sense at Cable Beach Resort
THE unusual ambience at this Broome resort just enhances its many other attractions, writes Kari Gislason.
Explore Kalbarri National Park
WILDFLOWERS and spectacular scenery are the hallmarks of this wonderful West Australian wilderness.
Swim with whale sharks at Ningaloo Reef
THE deep waters of Ningaloo Marine Park offer an amazing opportunity to observe one of nature’s most mysterious creatures, writes Katherine Howell.
Revealing the secret side of Margaret River
PEACEFUL Margaret River is enhanced by a diversity like no other region. Scott Podmore discovers its mosaic of forest, caves, vines and surf coast.
Clean sweep of what Broome offers
RED desert, spectacular white sandy beaches and bright blue skies make the historic pearling town an enviable destination.
Tasty Voyage of discovery
GAIL Williams tries shiraz at a Margaret River winery founded by an eccentric, wealthy iron-ore heir who was a teetotaller.
The readers’ guide to Perth
OUR readers give advice on the best hotels, wineries and restaurants in WA’s capital.
Saddle up at Home Valley Station
LOSING yourself in beautiful East Kimberley is a spiritual experience, writes Brian Crisp from the saddle at a luxury retreat.
Street fest in vibrant Fremantle
BUSKERS and street artists from around the world will descend on the Fremantle Street Arts Festival this Easter for the annual bacchanalia.
Explore the Tarkine wilderness
A TRIP into the Tasmanian wilderness in an eco-retreat proves a relaxing escape away from modern-life pressures and technology.
Doctors bring wine region to life
MEDICAL science and growing vines mix, Marina Thomas discovers, in a part of West Australia offering plenty of rural treats.
It’s sweet home Kununurra
PINK diamonds, indigenous art, catfish, crocodiles and bad karaoke at the local boozer – Brian Crisp experiences the best of the outback town.
James Packer to build luxury hotel in Perth
BILLIONAIRE businessman James Packer is set to build a luxurious new Crown hotel in Perth.
Liam Bartlett swims with whale sharks
THE 60 minutes reporter manages to convince his family to take a swim with the world’s biggest fish on the Ningaloo Reef – a majestic experience.
Picasso exhibition comes to vibrant Perth
IT’S not just visual art that’s luring people to Perth, there’s a whole new vibe reflected in bars, restaurants and fashion, writes Fleur Bainger.
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