Tips for Western Australia
- Get travel insurance, I recommend Safety Wing (link)
- Buy a cheap e-SIM before arrival (link)
- Book flights using Skyscanner or Momondo
- Visit the south November-March and the north May-October
- If you want to travel cheap, use the Greyhound buses
- For many national parks you need to purchase a pass
- Download Wikicamps to find the best camping spots
Perth
The Best Tours
From Perth: Rottnest Island Full-Day Bike and Ferry Trip
Cycle around Rottnest Island and discover the settlement by pedal power. Benefit from round-trip transfers by ferry from Hillarys Boat Harbour and bike around the car-free island at your own pace.
From Perth: The Pinnacles Desert Sunset and Star-Gazing Tour
Enjoy a barbeque dinner with wine in the desert as you watch the sun set over the ocean. Use a telescope and astro-binoculars to take in spectacular views of the Milky Way, planets, and the moon.
Swim with Wild Dolphins Tour
Fulfill your dream of swimming with dolphins in the wild and have an unforgettable experience, just outside of Perth.
The Finest Accommodation
Luxury Hotel: QT Perth
QT Perth provides a rooftop terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Enjoy Italian cuisine and more at the two onsite restaurants. Other amenities include along a bar and a 24-hour gym.
Mid-Range: Great Southern Hotel Perth
Great Southern Hotel Perth is located close to RAC Arena, and provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar, and a restaurant. Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Hostel: Spinners Backpackers
Enjoy a lively social atmosphere with clean amenities and the added entertainment of a pool table. Although breakfast isn’t provided, rest assured in air-conditioned rooms for a comfortable stay.
Or find your own accommodation
Broome
The Best Tours
Dampier Peninsula 4WD Tour & Optional Return Flight
Travel to the remote coastal wilderness of the Dampier Peninsula and visit local Aboriginal communities. Enjoy lunch and a tour at a pearl farm. Travel back to Broome by 4WD or optional scenic flight.
Cable Beach: 1-Hour Sunset Camel Ride
Enjoy the sunset at beautiful Cable Beach on a 1-hour camel ride. Watch the sun sink into the Indian Ocean as you ride in the camel train by the water’s edge. Have the staff take photos for you as you feed your camel a carrot at the end of the ride.
The Finest Accommodation
Hostel: Cable Beach Backpackers
Experience a laid-back atmosphere with daily activities and leisure amenities such as a pool table, swimming pool, and bar. While breakfast isn’t included, rest comfortably in air-conditioned rooms with beds featuring privacy curtains.
