WESTERN AUSTRALIA - be touched by nature.

Perth and Surrounds - with a mediterranean-style climate and magnificent coastal river setting, Perth is ideal for an ideal lifestyle. Visitors to this city will find clean surf beaches, tranquil forests, Swan Valley wineries and well-kept parklands - all within easy reach of the city centre. The Swan River winds through the suburbs, widening to lake size near the city centre, and Kings Park contrasts dramatically with Perths modern skyline. The serene blue hills of the Darling Range form a more distant backdrop. Perth and its surrounding suburbs have accommodation from motels to international standard resort hotels and beachside resorts.

Margaret River Region - is a superb blend of good living and stunning nature just 3 ½ hours' drive south of Perth. Visitors to the area, one of Western Australia's most popular destinations, should be prepared to indulge in the gastronomic delights of world class wineries and gourmet vineyard restaurants. Massive surf has long been a major draw for the area and watching the local surfers take on the ocean is a spectacular sight.

South West Coast and Inland - has a climate comfortable enough to enjoy year round visits. Pemberton is nestled in a quiet valley surrounded by karri, jarrah and marri forests. Albany is an area rich in natural beauty with the majestic Stirling Ranges, Porongurups and the Mt Barker wine region to the north and the dramatic southern ocean coastline and many gorgeous small rural towns such as Denmark in close proximity. Esperance is set in the 'Bay of Isles' and offers some of the worlds best sandy beaches, scenic coastlines and the panorama of the off-shore islands. Not to be missed - Wave Rock is a formation 27 million years old and made up of grey and red granite strips. Fantastically prosperous, Kalgoorlie is a goldmining town like no other.

Coral Coast - Cervantes to Exmouth - The Coral Coast region is a treasure trove of beaches, exotic marine life, national reserves and the bluest ocean you’ll see anywhere in the world. Here you can swim with the world’s largest fish – the whaleshark, snorkel from the beach to the stunning Ningaloo Reef, meet the dolphins of Monkey Mia and take in the unique rock formations of the Pinnacles. From Geraldton, fly or cruise to the Abrolhos Islands, where you’ll find fascinating history, secluded beaches and sheltered snorkelling waters. Inland, the desert-scape of Nambung National Park is home to the strange limestone pillars called the Pinnacles. One of the state’s most magnificent and accessible national parks is Kalbarri. Steep gorges, carved out of the rugged red terrain over millions of years, provide amazing trekking and awesome scenery to capture on film.

Broome and the Kimberleys - Broome and the remote Kimberley region is considered the last frontier. The aerial highway links a host of magnificent scenic attractions throughout the Kimberley and Broome area to bring you intimately close to nature. The Kimberleys scenic attractions are separated by vast distances - the areas splendid isolation is one of its great drawcards. The Kimberley is unlike anywhere else on earth. From one extreme to the other - experience life in the Kimberleys and choose to stay at hotels and resorts in Broome and Kununurra or the remote outback retreats of El Questro and Faraway Bay.

Touring and Cruising - Australia's west coast has some truly unique destinations. It is a land of extraordinary contrast and colour, rich in history, ancient art and breathtaking scenery of rugged ranges, spectacular waterfalls and pristine beaches framing turquoise waters. There are many ways to explore Western Australia - take a luxury day trip to the Pinnacle Desert or extended tour to the Bungle Bungles and Mitchell Falls and let a local expert show you the best spots. Alternatively splurge on a live-aboard five star cruise taking in the sights of Kings Cascade waterfall, aboriginal rock art, Horizontal Waterfalls, Rowley Shoals plus much more.