10 Western Australia attractions

SWAN RIVER

The waterway from Darling Scarp to Fremantle is a favourite among locals and tourists for cruises, fishing, swimming and water skiing.

THE PERTH MINT

The Perth Mint Gold Exhibition offers a combination of activities, exhibitions and demonstrations, to experience the allure of gold.

ART GALLERY OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA

Founded in 1895, this is the go-to place for Western Australian art, craft and design from 1829 to the present.

THE SHIPWRECKS MUSEUM

The foremost maritime archaeology museum in the southern hemisphere, it houses hundreds of relics from ships wrecked along the treacherous coastline.

RAINBOW SEA CONTAINER

This random sculpture on the outskirts of Fremantle is made up of brightly-painted shipping containers, shaped into a rainbow.

HEIRISSON ISLAND

Just a short distance from Perth city centre and in the middle of the Swan River, an array of birds and a population of kangaroos can be found in this hidden treasure.

CAVERSHAM WILDLIFE PARK

The largest private collection of native wildlife in Western Australia, you can feed kangaroos and wallabies and be pictured with a koala.

COTTESLOE BEACH

Between Perth and Fremantle, this beautiful stretch of golden sand is complemented by grassy picnic areas, fish and chip shops and a stunning vantage point for sunsets.

MARGARET RIVER

A three-hour drive south of Perth, you’ll find an abundance of wineries, as well as lots of wildlife and scenic spots.

MANDURAH

Less than an hour from Perth, this weekend getaway is the largest and fastest growing regional city in Western Australia.