Australian Geographic Adventure
Five great walks in Western Australia
We head west to reveal five of our favourite walks in Western Australia.
Tag: Western Australia
Northern Territory
Journey to the heart of the outback with APT
Towering red and gold sandstone cliffs, ancient rock paintings, long stretches of red dirt roads, surprising greenery, meandering river systems and a wealth of wildlife… Australia’s outback is a visual feast that unravels under faultlessly blue skies.
History & Culture
Post Office Island: Family pearls
Living on Western Australia’s remote Abrolhos Islands is idyllic but challenging.
Photography
In full bloom
The beauty of Western Australia’s wildflowers runs deep. These plants have an important ecological role and a cultural heritage.
Nature & Wildlife
Must-see Western Australia wildlife
Iconic is the only way to describe Western Australia’s coast and its wildlife. Where else can you see numbats, orcas, whale sharks and rock-wallabies?
Nature & Wildlife
Cocky whispering at Coomallo Creek
This patch of remnant bush on the edge of the West Australian wheatbelt is a place loved by one of Australia’s rarest bird species and the man who has studied the site for more than 50 years.
Destinations
At home in the Kimberley
Exploring the Kimberley by land delivers a more immersive and cultural experience, and you don’t have to rough it, with luxurious lodges to stay in.
Australian Geographic Adventure
The best family bike rides in Western Australia
Western Australia is a massive state with plenty to offer your bike-riding family. Here are some of our favourites from out west.
Travel
A complete guide to Lancelin, WA
Beautiful beaches, towering dunes and an abundance of fresh seafood have helped put this small town on the map.
History & Culture
The whaling captain, a secret plan and one of Australia’s boldest prison escapes
On 19 April 1876, a group of Irish Fenian prisoners who became known as the ‘Fremantle Six’ escaped from Australian authorities. However, the plan to secure their freedom began more than a year earlier and thousands of kilometres away.