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…
Must-see attractions in West Coast Australia
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.
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.
West Coast Australia
The rusted trains, engines and mining machinery of this open-air museum make for an interesting wander.
West Coast Australia
Built in 1842 using wattle and daub construction, this is Western Australia's second-oldest church.
West Coast Australia
Local arts and crafts, 22km south of Margaret River, with a wide selection of jarrah furniture.
West Coast Australia
One of WA's better commercial galleries, surrounded by an intriguing sculpture park.
West Coast Australia
The small museum in Cossack's old courthouse celebrates the town’s halcyon days.
Margaret River
Take a break from the wineries and try artisan cheeses in Cowaramup dairy country.
Harold E Holt Naval Communication Station
West Coast Australia
Six kilometres north of Exmouth is this naval communication station, built in the 1960s. The town of Exmouth was built at the same time as the station, to…
West Coast Australia
Surrounded by rusted farming machinery, Russ Cottage is a historic building built around 1870, and home to the locally prominent Russ family until the…
