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.
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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.
There’s good light in Broome
BROOME’S stories are found in its pearling history, its local drifters and its starry skies. The stories are easy to love, writes Kari Gislason.
Nullarbor: Take the long way to Western Australia
APETER Sweeney meets some interesting characters as he drives along the most eventful road in the world for him – the Nullarbor.
Snaps in the city: New York buzz comes to Oz
AUSSIE photographer showcases New York’s famous skyline, energy and iconic buildings in revealing new exhibition.
Wildlife adventure on Christmas Island
FROM Jurassic wildlife to superb snorkelling and spectacular scenery, Christmas Island has a lot to offer nature-lovers.
Sipping from the Cowaramup cup
DRUNKEN marsupials, Australia’s tallest mainland lighthouse and a golden cow await Melanie Kent on a rural retreat.
‘Real life’ Crocodile Dundee stars in new tourism ad
A REAL life Crocodile Dundee-esque character has been chosen as the star of a new Aussie tourism campaign.
West Australia’s heritage charted
GOLD rush towns, mining heritage and historic public buildings intrigue Neil Dowling on a road trip from Perth to Kalgoorlie.
Kimberley’s Ord Valley Muster
I’VE wandered out of Kununurra through crackling yellow grass when I spot the cemetery.
Whale shark seen off West Australian coast
A WHALE shark has been sighted off the south west coast of WA – miles away from its Ningaloo Reef home.
Sight sea-ing: Sculpture by the Sea Cottesloe
DUMP trucks, little red men and a giant “OMG” feature at Cottesloe Beach’s Sculpture by the Sea exhibition.
Cottesloe Beach voted Perth’s favourite
COTTESLOE has been voted Perth’s favourite beach in a reader poll on news website PerthNow.
Treasures of the wild west
AMAZING surf, mystery caves and gourmet delights are the treasures on a scenic drive from Cape Naturaliste to Cape Leeuwin.
Aussie coast given world heritage status
WESTERN Australia’s Ningaloo Coast with its striking land and seascape joins the elite list of natural wonders to protected.
Discover the Margaret River
IT’S been rated as the number one tour experience in Aus, so get set to canoe through this food lover’s paradise and see the River region in new ways.
My love affair with Rotto
IF you’re searching for a reason to visit WA, organise a trip to Rottnest Island and its 63 beaches, native wildlife and gourmet fish and chips.
WA’s isolated, luxury retreat
THIS is the kind of place which sends spa junkies gaga – and the best part is, it’s right in our own backyard, with all the privacy you’ll need.
Make beachside tracks in WA
FEELING adventurous? How about a quad bike ride amid the untouched beauty of Kalbarri at Wagoe Beach.
Perth outdoor cinema guide
ENJOY watching the stars under the stars with our guide to the best outdoor cinemas in Perth.
Best Aussie winter escapes
FROM sloshing wine in the Barossa to lounging in Darwin’s deckchair cinema – here is Australia’s must-do winter travel guide.
Kimberley dreaming
NOTHING you’ve read about the Kimberley in Australia’s northwest, no photographs you’ve seen, prepares you for your first glimpse of its ragged sandstone coast.
Extraordinary taxi ride to Broome
TOURISM campaign pays out a $20,000 taxi fare for travellers to take a 13,000km magical mystery tour to remember.
Victoria, South Australia, WA Easter deals
GRAB a bargain Easter Long Weekend break away to Victoria, Western Australia and South Australia with these holiday specials.
Like Byron, but with wineries
THINK of WA’s Margaret River region as being like Byron Bay with Hunter Valley wineries, writes a totally mesmerised Bill Rule.
Broome sweeps in luxury
LUXURY rooms, a day spa and a soothing Buddha yoga sanctuary Broome’s Cable Beach Club Resort splashes out with a $20 million makeover.
WA’s wilderness hideaway
AN exclusive island paradise off Western Australia’s northern coast offers respite from the winter chill and city stresses.
Caught hook, line ‘n’ sinker
CHRIS Pritchard discovers a stunning hideaway off the West Australian coast where you can snorkel through coral reefs among colourful schools of tropical fish.
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