Explore Western Australia: from Perth to Broome

Kalbarri sits at the mouth of the Murchison River, where the Indian Ocean meets the wild coast of Western Australia, a few hours’ drive north of Perth. A relaxed seaside town, it is the gateway to Kalbarri National Park, famous for its river-carved gorges and dramatic clifftop views: among the most spectacular highlights are Nature’s Window, a rock arch framing the Murchison, and the Z Bend, where sheer rock walls plunge below. Along the coast, the trail linking Red Bluff to Eagle Gorge reveals red cliffs above the sea and, in season, whale sightings. In spring the region bursts into colour with wildflower blooms, while the town offers quiet beaches, fishing, canoeing and ocean sunsets. An ideal stop for those combining nature, the sea and Australia’s wide-open spaces.

Monkey Mia owes its fame to the wild dolphins that for decades have come ashore in the turquoise waters of Shark Bay, in Western Australia, a UNESCO World Heritage area. This remote coastal spot is celebrated for ranger-supervised close encounters with dolphins, but also for its seagrass meadows, dugongs and exceptionally rich marine life. Amid golden beaches, boat trips and the vastness of the ocean, it is a dreamlike destination for lovers of wildlife and unspoilt landscapes.

Coral Bay is a tiny coastal village in Western Australia fronting Ningaloo Reef, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the planet's largest fringing reefs. Here the coral begins just metres from the shore: slip on a mask and fins to swim among tropical fish, turtles and manta rays. Between March and August the waters welcome the gigantic whale sharks, encountered on guided snorkelling trips. White beaches, crystal-clear sea and seabeds teeming with life make this remote spot a paradise for lovers of the ocean and adventure.

Deep gorges carved into red rock, emerald natural pools and hidden waterfalls make Karijini National Park one of Western Australia's most spectacular wonders. In the heart of the Pilbara region, the park invites visitors to explore canyons billions of years old, following trails that drop between rock walls to cool waters such as Fern Pool and Fortescue Falls. At sunset the landscape glows with ochre and purple hues, while night reveals a star-studded sky. A paradise for lovers of wild nature and trekking.

Port Hedland lies on the north-western coast of Australia, at the mining heart of the Pilbara region, where it serves as the country's largest iron ore export port. Long freight trains and cargo ships set the rhythm of this frontier town, suspended between the red immensity of the outback and the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean. Pretty Pool beach, with its natural tidal pools, offers moments of calm, while from March to October humpback whales pass offshore during their migration, providing memorable sightings. An authentic stop for those wishing to discover the wild, industrial face of Western Australia, amid fiery sunsets and boundless horizons.