West Coast Australia
Located in a former milking shed down a sleepy side road, the Beer Farm is Margaret River's most rustic brewery. Loyal locals crowd in with their children…
Must-see attractions in West Coast Australia
West Coast Australia
The quirky local museum just off the Brand Hwy recreates life in an 1880s homestead with interactive displays of period pieces and local artefacts, plus a…
West Coast Australia
For a cracking view over York, the Avon River and the surrounding hills and wheatfields, find your way out past the town cemetery on the eastern side of…
Perth
Safe swimming, and an unofficial nude and gay beach. From Grant St train station it's a 1.5km walk to the beach (2km from Swanbourne Station). Or catch…
West Coast Australia
A must for old-car enthusiasts (vintage, veteran and classic – do you know the difference?), York's main-street motor museum has everything from a basic…
West Coast Australia
Watch ridiculously large iron-ore carriers and salt ships pass by (helpfully, the visitor centre has a board listing the times the largest ships are…
West Coast Australia
More rustic than some of the area's flashier breweries, but lots of fun with a pint in the sun – especially with live bands on Saturday. Try the award…
One Tree Bridge & Glenoran Pool
West Coast Australia
In a forest clearing 22km from Manjimup are the remains of One Tree Bridge. It was constructed from a single karri log carefully felled to span the width…
West Coast Australia
Tom Price is WA's highest town at 747m above sea level. Jarndunmunha (1128m) – 'place of rock wallabies' in Guruma – is 3km west of Tom Price and you can…
West Coast Australia
Set around a pretty lake, Cheeky Monkey has an expansive restaurant and lots of room for the kids to run around. Try the Hatseller Pilsner with bold New…
Motor Museum of Western Australia
West Coast Australia
Fronted by an intimidating-looking army tank, the Motor Museum of WA in Whiteman Park celebrates all things motorised, petrol-powered and hub-capped…
West Coast Australia
Geographe Bay wine region's best-known winery is conveniently located halfway between Bunbury and Busselton. Capel Vale offers free tastings and has a…
Southern WA
The excellent, community-managed and volunteer-run Yongergnow Malleefowl Centre is in Ongerup, about 50km north of the Mount Trio Bush Camping & Caravan…
West Coast Australia
Built in 1858, this museum houses some intriguing historical exhibits, paying respect to Ballardong culture, and has plenty of poignant old black-and…
West Coast Australia
Newcomers to the region, the winemakers at Blind Corner are shaking things up with a super-approachable cellar door experience (no question too…
West Coast Australia
At the turn off towards Quobba Station, around 1km south of the 'King Waves Kill' sign, is Point Quobba, home to a gorgeous sheltered swimming and…
Malcolm Douglas Wilderness Park
Broome
Visitors enter through the jaws of a giant crocodile at this 30-hectare animal refuge 16km northeast of Broome. The park is home to dozens of crocs (don't…
West Coast Australia
These four 300-plus-year-old karri trees sit in a straight line; stand directly in front and they disappear into one. There's a short loop walk through…
West Coast Australia
This appealing waterhole (no swimming, unfortunately) looks particularly impressive when it fills up with rainwater during the cooler months. Its banks…
Pemberton Fine Woodcraft Gallery
West Coast Australia
In lush gardens, this small gallery has truly exquisite pieces for sale, all mastercrafted from salvaged timber. Even if a table isn't going to fit in…
Geraldton Regional Art Gallery (GRAG)
West Coast Australia
With an excellent permanent collection, including paintings by Norman Lindsay and Elizabeth Durack, this petite gallery also presents provocative…
West Coast Australia
The highest point in Roebourne, the Mt Welcome summit has great 360-degree views of the surrounding countryside. The hilltop is dotted with six sculptures…
Broome
An amazing archival collection of photographs spanning over 100 years of interaction between the Sisters of St John of God with the people of the…
West Coast Australia
About 25km northeast of Greenough (via the Walkaway-Nangetty Rd) is this scenic natural waterhole on the Greenough River, surrounded by a rocky gorge and…
West Coast Australia
Mammoth Cave boasts a fossilised jawbone of Zygomaturus trilobus, a giant wombat-like creature, as well as other fossil remains and the impressive Mammoth…
West Coast Australia
In the shadow of the VLF antenna array, and within cycling range of Exmouth (13km to the south), the calm, sheltered waters of Bundegi Beach and…
Southern WA
Showcasing up to eight annual exhibitions by regional artists and those further afield, this gallery also sells a good selection of locally made native…
Perth
A generally uncrowded beach, but waves can be on the dumpy side. There's decent swimming, surfing, a cafe, playground and a grassy, free BBQ area. Catch…
West Coast Australia
Built in 1903, this lighthouse can only be visited as part of the guided tours, which run half-hourly and help fund the upkeep of the site. The view of…
West Coast Australia
Yeah, it gets hot up here. You might have noticed. Cool off at this shady waterhole, popular with locals for picnicking and swimming. It's 30km southwest…
West Coast Australia
A whitewashed National Trust homestead (1859) and nearby school house in a bucolic setting, but with a tragic colonial history. Visitors are provided with…
Karijini National Park
A wide, easy gorge where you can hike to the falls located upstream of a small, tranquil pool (3km, takes about two hours return). Access by 4WD or high…
West Coast Australia
Where the Murchison River meets the sea, Chinamans Beach offers calm, sheltered waters ideal for swimming. Fishing is popular from nearby Chinamans Rock,…
West Coast Australia
From the turn-off on the North West Coastal Hwy, it's 49km (on a sealed road) to this natural phenomenon. Big swells force sprays of water through sea…
West Coast Australia
Peer into cells at the old police station, learn about crimes that landed convicts in this part of Australia (such as the wanton theft of cabbages) and…
Broome
Dating from the early 1900s and known originally as Hanoe's Cottage, this typical Broome-style corrugated-iron building with louvred verandahs now houses…
West Coast Australia
This self-guided cave is managed by the Parks & Wildlife Service, which provides helmets and torches. Features steep ladders and scrambles. See it on a…
Millstream Homestead Visitor Centre
West Coast Australia
Formerly the homestead of the 19th-century sheep station established here, the unstaffed visitor centre houses historical, ecological and cultural…
Karijini National Park
Knox Lookout (300m; 15 minutes return) is best at sunrise or sunset. Descend from Knox Lookout into the gorge (2km; about three hours return) to several…
Perth
Scitech is an excellent rainy-day option for those travelling with children. It has over 160 hands-on, large-scale science and technology exhibits…
