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Rocks of ages
Rugged and wild, the Stirling and Porongurup ranges are national parks much loved by WA’s bushwalkers, climbers and hang gliders.
Category: Western Australia
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GALLERY: Discover Dirk Hartog Island
On 25 October 1616, Dutch explorer Dirk Hartog landed on a long, narrow island off the Gascoyne coast in Shark Bay. To mark the 400th anniversary of the first Dutch contact with Western Australia, an ecological project aims to restore the island to the wilderness it was in 1616. Enjoy these stunning pics of WA’s biggest isle and read more in the latest issue of Australian Geographic (AG#134).
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Gallery: Mt Augustus National Park
Surrounded by desert, Mt Augustus is a colossus that transports walkers through ages past and present.
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Rottnest Island: Knowing the good life
History, nature and tourism collide on unique Rottnest Island, a long-time favourite with West Australian holidaymakers.
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Walpole Western Australia
Discover an adventure playground where the forest meets the sea. Go on a tree-top walk, explore inlets by kayak or birdwatch in your own time
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Time-lapse of Rottnest Island, Western Australia
Wadjemup Lighthouse is an icon of Rottnest Island, a favourite holiday haunt for residents of Perth.
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Rottnest Island: Perth’s playground
Just 18km off the coast of Western Australia, Rottnest Island is a much-loved summer retreat for the residents of Perth.
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VIDEO: The magnificent Cape to Cape walk
A video tour of Australia’s acclaimed Cape to Cape walk offers scenery, sunsets and a sneak-peek into being on assignment for Australian Geographic.
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Highway One: remote Western Australia
Australia’s national road, Highway One, weaves through some remote parts of the country.
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Highway One: Western Australia’s rugged coast
Western Australia’s northern coastline has much to offer along the national Highway One.