Where in Western Australia?
Jun 12th, 2001, 08:08 PM
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Where in Western Australia?
Hello, Who can advise where might be the best <BR>place in Western Australia to have as a base for exploring WA? I hope to go there in February, 2002 for 10 weeks. I'd like to rent an apartment or condo and explore WA at a leisurely pace.. what city or area would be ideal? Thanks in advance for all replies.
Jun 12th, 2001, 08:59 PM
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Hi Kathy, <BR>Perth, the capital is a good place to launch your trip. Western Australia is so large that it isn't going to be practical to commute back and forth to a base. It can take days or weeks to reach a destination by car, depending on how far you plan to roam. If you want to see the state, you will need to stay in different accommodations along the way. <BR> <BR>For Australian Travel Maps <BR>Visit: http://www.ausmaps.com
Jun 14th, 2001, 08:16 PM
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Hello, Thanks for advice......how would it be: 2-3 weeks in Perth (with side trips from), 2-4 weeks in the SW, say at Busselton (with side trips from), and 2-3 weeks in the North, say at Broome (with side trips from)?? Would appreciate advice from any WA residents or previous visitors.
Jun 16th, 2001, 01:16 AM
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Your schedule sounds great. Perth is a great relaxed city with magnificent beaches. The South West is very beautiful - don't miss Albany (rugged coastline),Pemberton and Walpole (for forest and massive Jarrah trees and the short train trip in Pemberton is superb. If you can get to Esperance it is worth the trip for the beauty of the coastline and small islands you can go to by boat - you'll see dolphins, seals and possibly whales on the way to the islands in the Archipelago. <BR> <BR>Although I lived in Western Australia for 8 years, I haven't been to Broome yet, but I hear its terrific (and very hot!) If you fancy meeting and touching wild dolphins don't miss going to Monkey Mia near Kalbarri north of Perth. <BR> <BR>PS You can easily drive around the South West from Perth but you will probably need to fly to Broome since it is a very long way. Hope this helps.
Jun 24th, 2001, 08:51 AM
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Kathy, it will be very hot in Perth in February and perfect for going south. Esperance has a beautiful pristine coastline and National Parks, Albany great, Denmark - don't miss swimming at William Bay and do the Tree Top Walk among the huge tinglewood trees unique in the world. The south west corner has wineries, fantastic surf, wonderful restaurants, galleries, whale watching, scenery. Use Margaret River as a base.<BR>Head north in late March. Exmouth, Ningaloo Reef and Coral Bay are pristine and stunning.Fabulous fishing, snorkelling. Swim with the whale sharks at Exmouth. Coral abounds just off the shore - Jacques Costeau reckoned it was better than the Barrier Reef.<BR>Go inland to Mount Augustus. Bigger than Ayres Rock and quite spectacular and very remote though. <BR>Karajini National Park has spectacular gorges and scenery. Even the iron ore mines are worth a visit. They are immense and the ore is transported hundreds of kilometres by huge ore trains to the coast.You will need a good vehicle and spare tyres if you go off the bitumen but it will be worth it.<BR>Broome is a long way north but worth it when you get there. Homestay at sheep stations on the way. The WA Tourist Bureau has lots of info on accomodation and roads.<BR>Western Australia is a big secret.
