Between York and Northam Seeing canola fields has been one of my wishes since I accidentally rode a train past canola fields in Guizhou Province, China. I didn’t expect Australia to have such beautiful canola fields. Until finally I read that in Western Australia there are also canola fields that are in full bloom in…
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Great Southern Highway Great Southern Highway – York Canola fields are vibrant, golden landscapes of canola plants, a major oilseed crop, famous for their stunning yellow blooms in spring (August-September in Australia) that attract photographers, especially around areas like York, WA, but entering private fields is often illegal. The oil is used for cooking, biodiesel,…
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Quindalup Beach Busselton Mindalong Beach,Bunbury Wyalup Rocky Point, Bunbury Wyalup-Rocky Point near Bunbury, WA, is a significant cultural and geological site known for its ancient, 130-million-year-old basalt rock formations, Indigenous Noongar heritage (meaning “place of mourning”), and stunning sunset views. It offers facilities like lookouts, picnic areas, playgrounds, and a free 48-hour self-contained RV camping…
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Augusta Augusta is a town on the south-west coast of Western Australia, where the Blackwood River flows into Flinders Bay. It is the nearest town to Cape Leeuwin, on the furthest southwest corner of the Australian continent. Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse Cape Leeuwin is Australia’s southwesternmost mainland point, famous for being where the Indian and Southern Oceans meet, marked by the historic Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse,…
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Cape Naturaliste Cape Naturaliste is a stunning headland in Southwest Western Australia, marking the northern end of the Leeuwin-Naturaliste Ridge, famous for its historic lighthouse, spectacular ocean views, whale watching (Sept-Dec), and accessible coastal walks, including parts of the Cape to Cape Track. It offers beautiful scenery where Geographe Bay meets the Indian Ocean, blending natural beauty with maritime…
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Road trip from Perth to Dunsborough Castle Bay Castle Bay is framed by the striking formations of Sail Rock to the west and Castle Rock to the east, making it a very picturesque spot for a beach picnic on the white sand and a refreshing swim in the clear turquoise waters. The bay is an…
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Mandurah Shoalwater Islands Marine Park The Shoalwater Islands Marine Park is a protected marine park located in Western Australia and stretches from the northern point of the Garden Island Causeway to the southern point of Becher Point. The 6,540-hectare (16,200-acre) marine park is located offshore from the suburban locality of Shoalwater. Cavernous reefs provide excellent diving and snorkelling opportunities. Grab a permit and you can explore…
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Lesmurdie Falls Lesmurdie Falls, located in the Lesmurdie Falls National Park in the hills east of Perth, are one of the more spectacular waterfalls on the Darling Range escarpment.x Commencing at the top, this moderate two-kilometre walk circuit meanders down to the base of the falls, up close to the lush vegetation, and is quite…
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Busselton Jetty Busselton is a coastal city and tourist destination in Western Australia, located about 230 km south of Perth, known for its famous Busselton Jetty, a 1.8 km long timber pier with an underwater observatory. Sunset The city features calm, sheltered beaches on Geographe Bay, making it a popular spot for water sports and…
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Jurien Bay Jurien Bay is a coastal town and holiday resort in Western Australia, about 2.5 hours north of Perth, known for its marine park, excellent fishing, and opportunities to see Australian Sea Lions. The area offers water-based activities like diving and snorkeling, nearby attractions such as The Pinnacles Desert, and is a popular destination for tourists and…
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The Pinnacles Desert The Pinnacles Desert is a surreal, iconic landscape in Nambung National Park, Western Australia, featuring thousands of unique limestone pillars that rise from golden sand dunes. Located about 200 km north of Perth, it was formed from the shells of ancient marine life and offers a scenic drive and walking trails, a Discovery…
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Yanchep National Park Yanchep National Park is a nature reserve located 45 minutes north of Perth, Western Australia, offering unique wildlife encounters like viewing koalas and kangaroos, exploring limestone caves such as Crystal Cave, and experiencing Aboriginal culture at Wangi Mia. Visitors can also enjoy scenic walks, a koala boardwalk, and a bush golf course, with camping available for longer stays….
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