Western Australia Holidays

What can you find in Western Australia that you won’t find elsewhere?

Famous for its long days of sunshine, spotless blue skies and brilliant beaches, Western Australia holidays are a great chance to experience some rather special natural attractions. Holidays to Western Australia have something for everyone; Each of Australia’s states has its own personality, and Western Australia is no exception. Holidays to Western Australia will take you from the southern vineyards of Margaret River, to the pretty city and beaches of Perth and the almost-Caribbean landscape of Rottnest Island, through vast deserts up to Broome, a beautiful beach town in the middle of nowhere with a small population and a big personality. This diverse state may not have the glitz and glamour of New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland, but it more than makes up for it in natural beauty, with dramatic canyons, cliffs and sand dunes, plus some of the country’s most beautiful beaches. Throw in that Ningaloo Reef is one of the best places to see the gentle giants of the sea - whale sharks - between March and July, and playful humpback whales between August and November, plus a plethora of other underwater creatures, it’s also an exceptional choice for any divers.

Who are Western Australia holidays best for?

Western Australia is ideal for nature-lovers and active travellers. The landscapes here are spectacular, from the forest and vineyards to the beach and desert. As most international visitors flock to Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, you’ll find very few tourists in Western Australia, and those you do bump into will likely be Australians exploring their own country.

The best ways to discover Western Australia

Travel during the Northern Hemisphere summer months of July, August and September and you’ll find yourself in Australian winter. However, the is undoubtedly the best time to explore Western Australia. While New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania are chilly during winter, Western Australia is beautifully warm and sunny without being too hot. Expect blue skies, low humidity and sunshine every day, whereas between October and March, the wet season in the north of the state makes travel difficult, and the humidity is high so can feel uncomfortable.

A road trip is the ultimate way to see Western Australia, and the only way to get to some of the lesser-visited nooks and crannies. Fly into Perth, the state's capital and an easy-going place of simple pleasures. While there, sail on the Swan River, stroll in Kings Park and enjoy a sunny afternoon sipping a cold beer. Then make your way south the Margaret River before heading north to Broome, or flip it around and start north to end your trip in the warm and friendly city of Perth, where you can fly onwards to another Australian destination, or home.

Original Travel can arrange a variety of exciting activities to enjoy on your luxury holiday including diving or snorkelling at Ningaloo Reef with the world's largest fish - the whale shark- or manta rays. In the south west, we can organise guides to explore forests of ancient and giant trees and in the north you can sleep under a canopy of stars or explore the strange beehive-like formations of the Bungle Bungles with the help of an Aboriginal guide.

The south-west is known for its world class wineries, luxury accommodation and forests of tall trees. These taper off to a ribbon of coastal hinterlands of sheltered bays and rivers, often lined with massive granite boulders and stunning outlooks.

The Kimberley is home to the remarkable Bradshaw and Wandjina paintings, usually found together and near permanent waterholes. The Bradshaw paintings, dated at more than seventeen thousand years old, are among the most ancient rock paintings on earth.

Special things to do in Western Australia

- Dive the Ningaloo Reef, 800 miles north of Perth

- Hire a 4x4 and travel the legendary Gibb River Road from Broome to Kununurra

- Take a helicopter to Purnululu National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site with unbelievable natural beauty

- Watch the sun set and create the famous ‘stairway to the moon’ in Broome

- Enjoy a camel ride on Broome's Cable Beach