Where To Go For The Best Adventures in Western Australia

Western Australia is full of exciting experiences – from getting up close and personal with gentle marine giants to snapping a selfie with smiling marsupials.

Presented by Tourism Western Australia

Last updated February 13, 2026

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Cape to Cape Track
Wildflowers at Kings Park & Botanic Garden | Kaarta Koomba
Lake Argyle
Ningaloo Reef | Nyinggulu

It doesn’t matter if you find wonder in the beauty of pristine beaches or feel stirred by travelling through the red dust of the Australian outback. Whether you love exploring vibrant cities or wandering through rows of vines at a hillside winery, Western Australia has the holiday you’ve been dreaming about.

Perth (Boorloo): Urban Exploration

Perth locals love a sunset, and one of the best places to watch the sun sink behind the Indian Ocean is Cottesloe Beach. Lay out a blanket on the grassy terraces with fish and chips, or enjoy a sundowner at the iconic Cottesloe Beach Hotel.

Nearby Fremantle (Walyalup) was named Australia’s Top Tourism Town in 2025 for good reason. Packed with history, craft breweries and an almost constant thrum of live music, Freo’s charming streets and laneways are a wonderland for lovers of the unexpected.

Just outside the city, the Swan Valley boasts nearly two centuries of winemaking tradition. Alongside world-class wineries, you’ll find modern brewers and cider makers, with plenty of ways to explore – from river cruises and kayaking to arriving in style by limousine.

At Kings Park and Botanic Garden (Kaarta Koomba), learn about the world’s oldest living culture on an authentic and personal experience with In Culture Tours. Guests hear first-person truth-telling, engage with native flora and learn Noongar Dreamtime stories.

And no visit is complete without meeting the famously friendly quokkas on Rottnest Island (Wadjemup).

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Margaret River Region: Vine and Dine Indulgence

The Margaret River Region is defined by otherworldly contrasts. One moment you can be floating in the Indian Ocean along a ruggedly beautiful coastline; the next, seated in one of the world’s finest wineries sipping exceptional local drops – all within a short drive.

This is home to the Cape to Cape Track, where hikers wander through blooming wildflowers while scanning the horizon for breaching humpback whales. Walk out onto the iconic Busselton Jetty (Undalup) and feel surrounded by sky, or journey underground on a Ngilgi Cave Cultural Tour with Koomal Dreaming, where ancient stories and the haunting echo of the didgeridoo fill the cavern.

Ningaloo Reef (Nyinggulu): Magical Marine Experiences

This extraordinary part of the state is home to Australia’s largest fringing reef and its most famous residents – the almost alien-looking, gentle whale sharks (March to August).

Dive into an underwater dreamscape of coral gardens and rainbow-coloured fish, with the chance to encounter humpback whales and manta rays. On land, the magic continues in Cape Range National Park, where coastal beauty meets rugged wilderness. Hike scenic trails, go beachcombing or fishing, and keep an eye out for native wildlife including emus, echidnas and black-flanked rock wallabies.

The Kimberley: Wild Wonders

Broome (Rubibi) is where the outback meets the ocean – a place that invites you to open your soul in one of Australia’s most spiritual landscapes. Take a camel ride at sunset as the sky glows over the Indian Ocean, or discover ancient dinosaur footprints preserved forever in red rock.

At the eastern gateway of Kununurra (Goonoonoorrang), explore Lake Argyle, one of the largest man-made lakes in the southern hemisphere, or tackle the iconic Gibb River Road for a truly unforgettable outback adventure.