Things to do and see in West Australia

Jul 7, 2025 | Western Australia

Turtles in Port Hedland, why bother seeing them? There are not many places in the world where you can walk along the beach and watch Flatback turtles nesting and in Port Hedland you can do that! Wow! what an incredible opportunity to see nature in action, the real...

Jun 24, 2025 | Western Australia

What are the things to do and see at Horrocks? Horrocks is a lovely, very quiet, small beachside community, perfect for a relaxing getaway.  1. Horrocks Beach Horrocks Beach with its white sand, is a great place to swim in the sheltered bay or snorkel on the reef. The...

Jun 21, 2025 | Western Australia

I’ve been planning to visit Lake Clifton for weeks, just 1 hour south of Perth … but what things can you do and see there? Well, yesterday I finally went, what a great place to spend the day! Lake Clifton Thrombolites. The Yalgorup Nation Park is just off the Old...

Mar 15, 2023 | Western Australia

After spending 9 months in Meekatharra, I think I may have the secret to having the perfect Meekatharra day. So, what qualifications do I have to make such a bold statement, well to be honest none, but I have spent a fair bit of time exploring the area, chatting to...

Mar 13, 2023 | Western Australia

New Norcia, Australia’s only monastic town, is a fascinating day trip, just 130 kms north of Perth, it’s unique history, architecture and beautiful scenery make for the perfect weekend road trip. I set off early up the Great Northern Highway from Perth, to...

May 16, 2022 | Western Australia

The Torndirrup National Park has many things to see and is located 10 kilometres south from the Albany town centre. Albany is 420 kilometers south west from Perth, about a 5 hour drive, if you go straight down the Albany Highway. The Torndirrup National Park is home...

Jul 26, 2021 | Western Australia

Dongara – Port Denison are coastal fishing towns 355kms north of Perth and separated by the Irwin River. They are the perfect place for a holiday or a stopover as part of a road trip from Perth to further north. I was surprised my the number of things to do and...

May 23, 2021 | Western Australia

There are at least 10 things to see and do on Rottnest Island during winter. Rottnest Island (called Rotto by the locals)  has a very relaxed, casual atmosphere. Rotto is a great place to visit for a day trip or a longer holiday, I stayed for 4 nights in July (our...