History & Culture
Post Office Island: Family pearls
Living on Western Australia’s remote Abrolhos Islands is idyllic but challenging.
Tag: Western Australia
Photography
In full bloom
The beauty of Western Australia’s wildflowers runs deep. These plants have an important ecological role and a cultural heritage.
Travel
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?
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.
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.
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.