City: Western Australia
Top Things to do in Western Australia
What to do and see in Western Australia, Australia: The Best Sights & Landmarks
Western Australia (abbreviated as WA) is a state occupying the entire western third of Australia. It is bounded by the Indian Ocean to the north and west, the Great Australian Bight and Southern Ocean to the south, the Northern Territory to the north-east and South Australia to the south-east. Western Australia is Australia's largest state, with a total land area of 2,529,875 square kilometres (976,790 sq mi), and the second-largest country subdivision in the world, surpassed only by Russia's Sakha Republic. The state has about 2.6 million inhabitants – around 11% of the national total – with 92% living in the south-west corner, mostly in the Perth area, leaving the remainder of the state sparsely populated.
Restaurants in Western Australia
1. HMAS Sydney II Memorial
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5.0 based on 1,058 reviews
Reviewed By Q7840EUdanl - Bunbury, Australia
Magnificent and symbolic memorial to the 645 crew members of HMAS Sydney II who are still on patrol. The memorial is among the best war memorial that we have seen anywhere we have visited over the years with the Wall of Remembrance, the Sanctuary, the Stele, the Pool of Remembrance and, perhaps the most poignant, the Waiting Woman Sculpture looking eternally to the sea for the return of her sailor. There were a lot of visitors, both young and adult, yet there was silence as if everybody recognised that they stood in a special place.
2. Great Ocean Drive
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5.0 based on 319 reviews
Reviewed By 226bryceb - Perth, Australia
Spectacular coastline and plenty of beaches to swim or just sit and contemplate life. Best to do (anticlockwise direction) from Pink Lake, Eleven Mile Beach then towards Esperance ...
3. Chainsaw Sculpture Drive
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5.0 based on 121 reviews
Reviewed By patriciajd2014 - Western Australia, Australia
love it such a talented man that has created these sculptures, they are so well done and put a smile on all our faces
4. The Perth Mint
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4.5 based on 3,060 reviews
Enjoy a guided tour of our grand heritage building, secured vaults, and 1899 melting house where you can see a live gold pour. Hear tales of the Mint’s golden past, and learn of the gold mining legends and events that have shaped WA.
Reviewed By Cruiser33227749838
Very instructive and educational visit, lots of references on the history of WA gold rush, you can watch a live gold pour, touch a gold bullion, see some of the most beautiful gold nuggets I´ve ever seen on display. Nice visit and appropriate duration and calibrated content.
5. Yanchep National Park
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4.5 based on 610 reviews
Please note, due to low water levels, there are currently no row boats at Yanchep National Park. Whether you‘re looking for a day trip near Perth or a quick stop on your journey to the Pinnacles or further north, Yanchep National Park (just 45 minutes north of Perth city) provides you the opportunity to experience kangaroos, koalas, limestone caves and Aboriginal culture in a natural setting. Enjoy a game of golf on our 9 hole natural course, book your special occasion in our purpose made Cabaret Cave, walk along one the park’s trails (ranging in distance from 500mtrs to 55kms), enjoy a picnic in the natural surrounds or savor your appetite at one of the dining facilities located in the park.
Reviewed By lizt770 - Leigh, United Kingdom
We arrived before the park opened but you are still allowed in. We saw amazing wading birds, pelicans and others. Also vivid blue wrens. The koala walk was great too and enabled us to see these animals in close proximity. Well tended gardens made for a lovely early morning walk.
6. Dave Evans Bicentennial Tree
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4.5 based on 231 reviews
A staircase encircles this 230-foot karri tree that allows visitors to climb to the top.
Reviewed By F1754AZpatrickk - Perth, Australia
Great walking trails, good facilities, tree is amazing, I only went up about a third, 65 meters high, amazing that anyone can climb. The trail heartbreak trail is also well worth the drive, bike ride or walk!
7. Valley of the Giants
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4.5 based on 260 reviews
A lightweight walking bridge through the forest canopy brings visitors along a walk that ascends more than 130 feet into the tree tops.
Reviewed By Phineas96 - Fremantle, Australia
This is a great experience. The narrow walkways sway in the wind and it is laid out really well so that you ascend almost imperceptibly until you are high in the canopy. The views are spectacular and the walkways gentle swaying makes you feel like you are a part of the tree canopy in a way. It's a really unique experience. The trees are staggeringly beautiful and impressively giant. The walk among the trees is also really good with good signage detailing the trees and some facts about life on the forest floor. It's definitely worth the money and a good way fo getting amongst a unique and fast vanishing environment of old growth forest.
8. Cape Range National Park
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4.5 based on 140 reviews
Reviewed By GrannyAC
From all the beaches to visit, the excellent sandy beaches with some with rocks, the snorkeling is amazing. We really enjoyed Oyster Stacks, Turquoise Bay and Lakeside as our favorites. Lakeside and Turquoise Bay provided us with the opportunity to drift. We were able to see emus, kangaroos, all different kinds of birds, etc. and to hike. There is camping however, we had our base in Exmouth as we stayed in town. This Park is amazing and so beautiful.
9. Fremantle Prison
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4.5 based on 4,057 reviews
Fremantle Prison is one of Western Australia’s premier tourist attractions and the only World Heritage listed building in the State.The Prison was built by convicts in the 1850s and was used as a place of incarceration for almost 140 years. With solitary cells and gallows Fremantle Prison is a monument to a system of punishment that is uncomfortably recent. Fremantle Prison now holds the key to history, mystery and fun. Step inside and do time with experienced guides on a fascinating Prison Day Tour. Explore the labyrinth of tunnels 20m beneath the Prison by foot and by boat on a Tunnels Tour adventure. Feeling brave? Delve into the darker side of the Prison’s history on an eerie Torchlight Tour.
Reviewed By R2072TOjulieb - Caulfield, Australia
We had Chris for our True Crime Tour and Janine for our Torch Light tour which were both really good and worth doing. The True Crime tour talks about crimes committed but does not go in to too much detail and therefore is not gross. If you want to hear more about the Claremont case I can recommend the Crime Junkie pod cast which has an episode on the case... This does however go in to a fair amount of detail and would not be recommended for under 16s. The Torch Light tour is good and a very different experience again. A little scary at times but great fun and interesting history on the place.
10. Busselton Jetty
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4.5 based on 3,515 reviews
Visit Western Australia's top tourist attraction! Enjoy breathtaking views above and below the Indian Ocean from the Busselton Jetty – the longest tourist jetty in the Southern Hemisphere and second longest in the world! Spanning over 1.8kms (over a mile long), the Jetty is home to one of only six Underwater Observatories in the world. Ride the electric Jetty Train along the length of the Jetty, with 360 degree views across the ocean, and take a tour of the Underwater Observatory at the end. Experienced guides lead you through the natural wonders that lie beneath the Jetty where its piles create Australia’s greatest artificial reef, host to an awe inspiring forest of vividly-coloured tropical and sub-tropical corals and fish. Descend 8 metres beneath the water’s surface to view more than 300 different marine species in their natural habitat. Walking, photography, swimming, snorkelling and diving are all popular and be sure to visit the free interactive Museum and Gift shop.
