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Western Australia’s magical wonderland awaits – here are 8 experiences not to miss

Western Australia is known for its awe-inspiring wilderness and natural wonders, billions of years in the making. Where crystal-clear rockpools form below thundering waterfalls and dreamy ocean sunsets tint the landscape in surreal pink hues. It’s an enchanting place where connecting with the land helps you to reconnect with yourself. It’s untouched. Unspoilt. A place that grounds you, and the red dust-hued wilderness never leaves you.

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Explore wild Western Australia

From the luminous blues of the sea and sky to the rusty red earth and the emerald hues of ancient rainforests, Western Australia’s dramatic landscape is a dazzling canvas of colour that spans a third of the continent. From the serene to the surreal, its diversity of landscape and ancient culture lures visitors in search of once-in-a-lifetime experiences.

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GALLERY: Porongurup and Stirling ranges

Despite a mere 25km separating these two national parks – much-loved by WA’s bushwalkers, climbers and hang-gliders – their geology couldn’t be any more different. Read more about Porongurup and Stirling ranges in the March-April edition of Australian Geographic (AG#137).

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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).