Perth
Good surf, with a hardcore group of locals who come out when the surf's up; dangerous when rough and prone to rips – always swim between the flags. Middle…
Must-see attractions in Western Australia
Goldfields Museum & Visitor Centre
Western Australia
Inside the visitor centre, you can bone up on the 1892 Coolgardie gold rush, marvel at the size of the Golden Eagle nugget, peruse ye olde apothecary…
West Coast Australia
If you're not keen on the surf or have little kids in tow, there's a designated, boat-free swimming beach near the footbridge across from Ocean Marina…
West Coast Australia
Jarrahdale's old white weatherboard post office was built in 1896, and now houses a small local history museum with some amazing old images (jumbo jarrah!…
West Coast Australia
An architectural isolate between the bowls club and the road, this smartly maintained heritage cottage was built of mud, saplings, compacted earth and…
West Coast Australia
A simple wildlife park to introduce the kids to Australian wildlife including kangaroos, wallabies, possums, parrots, owls and emus with some hands-on…
West Coast Australia
Densely forested, often steep area with walking tracks and picnic areas. The wildflowers strut their stuff between July and November; this is also when…
West Coast Australia
Run by the local historical society, Rockingham's dinky little art-deco museum (a former library, built in 1947) has plenty of old photos, maps and rusty…
West Coast Australia
At the tiny Hamelin Pool Caravan Park, this old telegraph station dates from 1884 and houses historical exhibits and possibly the only living…
Tractor Museum of Western Australia
West Coast Australia
Burning passion for vintage tractors? Live out your agrarian fantasies at this temple of traction in Whiteman Park. If you happen to be here on the second…
West Coast Australia
Exhibits and sells the work of local artists (of which there are many): ceramics, textiles, photographs, paintings and drawings all feature. In a…
West Coast Australia
Guildford's old courthouse (1866) operated until 1969, and now houses the visitor centre and some interesting historical displays. Oddly, the Aboriginal…
West Coast Australia
Some 8km north of the T-junction at the end of Blowholes Rd, this lonely little cairn commemorates the 1941 naval battle between the German Kormoran and…
Broome
This compact museum provides an insight into Broome's tragic pearling past, evoking the diver experience with genuine artefacts. You can also wander over…
West Coast Australia
Tinged with Gothic influences, this rather austere red-brick church opened to all souls in 1862. The old timber floorboards and pews are original – as is…
West Coast Australia
Housed in Northam's National Trust–registered train station which operated from 1886 to 1966, this low-key museum showcases railway memorabilia, including…
West Coast Australia
In town, the river foreshore is lovely for a stroll or cycle – it has children's playgrounds (behind the town beach and by the jetty), picnic tables,…
West Coast Australia
At the westernmost point of the city stands this 34m-high, candy-striped red-and-white lighthouse. You can't visit the interior, but it's a photogenic…
Southern WA
Canoeing and fishing is popular at this beautiful spot by the Waychinicup Inlet, where Gilbert's potoroos and scrub birds are often seen. Basic camping …
West Coast Australia
Low-key, beachy picnic spot near Nambung National Park, with tables, toilets and and BBQs. The turnoff is 4km north of the Pinnacles Dr/Indian Ocean Dr…
Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage Museum
West Coast Australia
This tiny house museum, scenically overlooking the jetty in Carnarvon's Heritage Precinct and occupied by a succession of lighthouse keepers until 1980,…
West Coast Australia
Across the Avon River from the town centre, this castellated red-brick church was completed in 1854. Inside are stained-glass windows designed by WA…
West Coast Australia
Take Radio Hill Dr (off Newman Dr, west of the visitor centre) to the top of the hill for a fine 360-degree lookout over the town and its sunburnt…
West Coast Australia
Part of the Heritage Precinct, this museum houses an old steam train, plus info about sheep-shearing in the area. Some old steam engines and rickety…
West Coast Australia
Housing Australia's largest collection of raptors, this centre, 5km south of Margaret River, rehabilitates many birds of prey each year. There are free…
West Coast Australia
Tiny by modern Mandurah standards (check out the McMansions around this part of town), this whitewashed stone, shingle-roofed cottage was one of the first…
Perth
This is Perth's only casino and it's the only place in the state where you'll find gaming machines. It's typically glitzy, in that flashing lights and…
West Coast Australia
Operating continuously since the 1870s, this trad winery zeroes-in on sticky fortified wines: port, sherry, muscat and Marsala. It's 6km out of town, on…
West Coast Australia
Spot migratory birds among the mangroves, or just wander out along the tidal flats. Bring insect repellent. The turn-off is about 6km south of the park…
West Coast Australia
West of the mouth of the estuary is family-friendly Doddi's Beach, facing the ocean. It's far enough from the main town to sidestep the glitz and cultural…
West Coast Australia
The Denham foreshore is a lovely place for a barbecue, picnic, stroll or swim. Opposite the visitor centre is a ship-themed playground that children will…
West Coast Australia
Commonly referred to as 'the Obelisk' by locals, this monument just southwest of the Port Denison marina has excellent views, especially at sunset.
Broome
A number of cemeteries testify to Broome's multicultural past. The most striking is the Japanese Cemetery with 919 graves (mostly pearl divers).
Broome
Located next to the Japanese Cemetery is a Chinese burial ground with more than 90 graves and monuments.
West Coast Australia
Follow the signpost from Yardie Creek Rd to find the 1907 cattle steamer shipwreck that ran aground on the reef. It's visible from the shore.
Mt Barker Police Station Museum
Southern WA
Mt Barker has been settled by Europeans since the 1830s and the convict-built 1868 police station and gaol have been preserved as a museum.
Western Australia
Step back in time to 1895 inside the residence of Coolgardie's first mining warden and magistrate, full of period furniture and trappings.
School of Mines Mineral Museum
Western Australia
If you love geology, the display of over 3000 rock specimens and replicas of big gold nuggets discovered locally is not to be missed.
West Coast Australia
The Japanese section of this tiny cemetery (separate from the European section) bears witness to Cossack's pearling past.
Southern WA
Interesting contemporary art exhibitions by local artists and a shop selling locally made ceramics and other crafts.
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