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.
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