Australian Geographic Adventure
Five great walks in Western Australia
It’s part five of our great Aussie walks series and we head west to select our five favourites from Western Australia.
Tag: Western Australia
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.
Destinations
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.
News
Stranded WA whales euthanised in ‘difficult decision’
Wildlife experts have had to euthanise the remainder of a pod of whales that began beaching themselves on a remote West Australian beach earlier this week.
News
There’s a new stink bug in town, and he’s hella horny
New to science, this stink bug is the size of a pea and has huge curved horns and bright yellow tusks.
History & Culture
Australia’s native Christmas tree is a gift that keeps on giving
Australia is home to the world’s largest parasitic plant, a mighty mistletoe that blooms every December. It’s known as WA’s Christmas tree.
History & Culture
Meet the desert vet who befriended Red Dog, WA’s most famous canine
The story of Red Dog captured the hearts of a generation when it first came to light, but few people knew how much he owed his survival to country vet Rick Fenny.
News
WA scientists help to find ‘deepest fish ever caught’
An expedition to the depths of the ocean has led Western Australian scientists to help reel in a fish from a record-breaking depth of more than 8000 metres.
History & Culture
Questions raised about Western Australia as site of oldest signs of life
A new look at the oldest-known evidence of life, which is said to be in Western Australia, suggests the evidence might not be what it’s thought to have been.
Travel
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.