Western Australia
The Western Region of Australia is often the least visited as it is located such a long distance away from the draws of the bustling cities of Sydney and Melbourne and some of the more classic sites. However, this vast area is well worth exploring and is a stand out Australian destination in its own right.
Perth is an easy city to negotiate, located on the scenic Swan River with the cosmopolitan port town of Fremantle close by and a sunny beach culture.
The Margaret River wine region is just a short drive south and is responsible for producing less than 1% of Australia's wine but over 15% of Australia's premium wine. The 50 or so wineries in the region offer an impressive selection. Boutique beer breweries, exquisite cheese products, jams and condiment producers, a marron (freshwater crayfish) farm, olive groves and even chocolate and fudge factories add to the gourmet experiences. Couple this with an immense array of art and craft galleries and the area can offers visitors a fabulous opportunity to experience the work of local producers and artists.
In the far northwest lies The Kimberley; an ancient landform of rugged ranges with deep, spectacular gorges, pristine sandy beaches and mighty river systems that produce cascading waterfalls during the wet season. Unexplored caves hide Bradshaw rock paintings, so old that even the aboriginal people do not know their origins, and cattle stations are so large that your next door neighbour can be 2 hours away! Most famous of the Kimberley towns is Broome, a relaxed seaside town which was established as a pearling port in the 1880’s.
For many travellers the most surprising discovery in western Australia is the Ningaloo Reef; one of the world's longest fringing coral reefs, located just a few metres from a white sand beach that stretches for hundreds of kilometres. In part because of its isolation this reef is in magnificent condition and home to a huge variety of corals, fish and marine mammals. All year round the snorkelling and sea kayaking is superb and for 3 months of the year (April, May and June) you can swim with whale sharks.
Alternative Suggestions
Faraway Bay
A Bush Camp that lives up to its name, nestled on the rugged Kimberley coast
Sal Salis
An exclusive bush camp overlooking the pristine beaches of the Ningaloo Reef 
Cape Lodge
A small luxury hotel in the heart of the wine region yet close to beautiful beaches