Western Australia
Top Spots in and near Western Australia
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William Bay, Western Australia
Swim at Elephant Rocks Beach
5.0Just about 15km west of Denmark, Australia is one of Western Australia’s coolest beaches. Elephant Rocks is just about 200 yards east of the popular Greens Pool. A short walk east from the main parking area will take you down a series of stairs that will lead you to the beach of Elephant Rocks....Read more -
Yallingup, Western Australia
Take a Dip in the Injidup Natural Spa
Just a few minutes drive from the bustling little town of Yallingup, towards Margaret River along Caves Road, you'll find a road heading west (Wyadup Road). Following it right to the end there's a carpark with amazing views of the Indian Ocean. You'll probably bump into a few surfers trying to ca...Read more -
Forrestfield, Western Australia
Hike to Lesmurdie Falls
3.51.2 miThis walk is particularly recommended in winter and spring when the rains swell Lesmurdie Brook which tumbles over the Darling Range Escarpment. Walking down the hill, the trail follows the brook until it reaches a bridge at the top of the falls. A lookout allows you to view the falls and, on a c...Read more -
Rottnest Island, Western Australia
Explore Rottnest Island
5.0Rottnest Island is probably most famous for its adorable Quokka population, but the island also has lots more to explore outside the main settlement. With well-marked walking and biking trails both on the beach, track and road, there of tons of places to see. With trails as long as 40km, you can...Read more -
Herron, Western Australia
Explore Lake Clifton and the Thrombolites
4.00.4 miThis is one of the lesser known areas that has the conditions to allow thrombolites to thrive - a biofilm on the rocks that shows you what life looked like at the dawn of time billions of years ago.The walk is quite short (600m), but there is another option to take a 5km loop walk along Lake Clif...Read more -
Stirling Range National Park, Western Australia
Hike to Mount Talyuberlup
5.01.7 mi / 1312.3 ft gainThe hike starts at the car park on Stirling Range Drive. If you're coming from Chester Pass Road then it's around 15 minutes down the gravel surfaced Sitriling Range Drive. Don't be put off though as the road is in very good condition and any 2 wheel drive will be able to make the trip quite comf...Read more -
Yeagarup, Western Australia
Climb Pemberton's Climbing Trees
4.3Just outside of the small town of Pemberton in Western Australia are three towering Karri trees that you can climb to to their highest branches. The Karri tree is the third tallest species in the world, just behind the famous Sequoias and Douglas Firs. With the help of bolted pegs that spiral a...Read more -
Torndirrup, Western Australia
Hike the Bald Head Walk Trail
7.8 mi / 2063.6 ft gainIn Western Australia it’s not unusual to have to travel long distances to experience something out of the ordinary so when you can travel 20 minutes from a city centre and be immersed in a different world, you take advantage.The Bald Hill Walk Trail is a short drive from Albany in the state’s sou...Read more -
Mount Cooke, Western Australia
Hike Sullivan's Rock to Monadnocks
4.07.5 mi / 1650 ft gainSullivan Rock to Monadnocks is a tricky one to find initially, but once you've worked out where to start and you've got the start of the trail sorted, it's easy from there. Start by pinning the corner of Albany Highway and Jarrahdale Road in your GPS. It's the easiest point from which to locate t...Read more -
Hamelin Bay, Western Australia
Swim with Stingrays at Hamelin Bay
5.0Just 35km South of Margaret River lies one of Western Australia's best natural gems, Hamelin Bay. The best part about this beach is that calm and shallow waters of the bay here are home to many beautiful sting rays. Although you will not find this beach in most tourist pamphlets, that does not ...Read more -
Darling Downs, Western Australia
Hike the Wungong Gorge
7.5 miThis adventure is about 12 km's there and back. You can park your car on south western hwy and walk there and back, observing God's creation in the meantime. When you get at the end you can eat a snack at the picnic tables or even have lunch there. You can also walk up the road to the Yungong Dam...Read more -
Kalamunda, Western Australia
Hike the Bibbulmun Track
4.0624.5 miThe Bibbulmun Track is one of the world's great long distance walk trails, stretching 1000km from Kalamunda, a suburb in the hills on the outskirts of Perth, to the historic town of Albany on the south coast. It passes through the heart of the scenic south west of Western Australia. The Track is ...Read more -
Naturaliste, Western Australia
Hike the Cape to Cape Track
83.9 miMore Information: The official website website offers more information of the track. I highly recommend to get the Guidebook (available in every book or outdoor store around the area) which contains detailed maps, where to access or exit the beach, wildlife and vegetation of the trackStart/End: ...Read more -
Boranup, Western Australia
Relax at Redgate Beach
The best times to go are either during a big swell so you can admire the waves crashing against the rocks, a bright sunny day so you can admire the red rocks and beautiful turquoise water, or at sunset where you can admire the sun setting over the Indian Ocean. To be honest, it would be hard to f...Read more