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1 Western Australia e A hub of biodiversity, culture, history and legendary landscapes — you’re in for a real treat. The lure of Western Australia is irresistible. Beyond red-ochre landscapes and pristine coastline, discover the secrets of the west coast and the south west corner. SPECTACULAR GORGES Western Australia’s landscapes are synonymous with stunning gorges Explore Geikie Gorge, where waters have shaped and bleached its limestone walls over millions of years. At Emma Gorge, wade right under the refreshing droplet waterfall HISTORIC BROOME Broome’s history and culture is as colourful as its setting. The lives of many Aboriginal, Chinese, Malay and Japanese pearl divers were lost during Broome’s audacious pearling boom, yet today’s lively multicultural society thrives because of it. NINGALOO REEF Stretching nearly 300 kilometres, Ningaloo is Australia’s largest fringing coral reef and hosts over 500 species of fish. Highly diverse, this national treasure offers a kaleidoscope of vivid coral vistas. MONKEY MIA DOLPHINS At Monkey Mia, the local dolphins have frequented this same spot since the 1960s when fishermen began sharing their catch. While you're here, you'll look out for these clever mammals when they come into shore for their daily feeds, only a stone’s throw away from your beachfront hotel. A WORLD APART Exploring Nambung National Park is like walking on a different planet. Wander through the Pinnacles and admire the backdrop of ever-shifting desert sands and scorching sun — each day is a unique experience. WILDFLOWER SPOTTING @ Between August and October, more than 800 species of wildflowers bloom in bright, beautiful pockets across the southern end of Western Australia. Many are found nowhere else on Earth (subject to seasonal conditions). WAVE ROCK Hyden’s Wave Rock looms some 15 metres high and stretches over 100 metres in length. Just like an ocean breaker, this striped granite rock formation stands frozen in time and is thought to be over 27 million years old. THE INDIAN PACIFIC Journey across Australia from Sydney to Perth aboard the Indian Pacific railway. As you make your way to Broken Hill, Adelaide, and Rawlinna to Perth you'll enjoy a variety of off-train excursions. Of course, in the middle of it all is the vast Nullarbor Plain.