Western Australia is a rich dreamscape – a region where stunning natural phenomena and untouched landscapes connect the curious, the adventurous and the dreamers. It’s a special place, connecting visitors with the land, nature and themselves. Taking a trip to Western Australia is to truly step into a dream, where reality and the otherworldly combine.
Whether it’s exploring ancient caves, cruising horizontal waterfalls or witnessing 12,000 wildflowers bloom far across the State, a trip to enchanting Western Australia is one that ensures visitors experience otherworldly contrasts of colour and texture throughout their entire journey.
Where else in the world can your clients swim with gentle whale sharks, stand in awe of bubble gum pink lakes and climb a staircase to the moon?
Perth: a cosmopolitan city with raw natural beauty
It’s not often a capital city is known as being dreamlike or otherworldly, but then again, other capital cities are not like Perth / Boorloo. Home to 19 mesmerising beaches, one of the world’s largest inner-city parks, Kings Park and Botanic Garden / Kaarta Koomba, and minutes by boat from Rottnest Island / Wadjemup (home of the quokka, the world’s happiest animal), you can see how Perth defies the norm.
Framed by the Swan River / Derbarl Yerrigan, this cosmopolitan city is a thriving metropolis that captivates and charms. Curated cultural experiences, diverse shopping precincts, luxury hotels (from COMO The Treasury and The Ritz-Carlton, Perth to Crown Towers), and rooftop bars (such as AGWA Rooftop Bar, Rooftop at QT and Aurora Rooftop Bar), reveal why this is the perfect place to recharge your spirit.
Book your clients on day trips to see more of Perth’s wonders, with a range of experiences available just a short drive from the city. Visit the Swan Valley, which is the only wine region within an Australian capital city; the port city of Fremantle / Walyalup for cultural and historical kicks and; share the ocean with and swim alongside wild dolphins in Rockingham with Perth Wildlife Encounters.
The Margaret River Region: where adventure meets indulgence
For clients requesting a recharging getaway, the lush Margaret River Region awaits. A biodiversity hotspot, visitors can get lost amid giant karri forests, hike world-class coastal trails, or sit in stillness in the depths of an ancient limestone cave.
In this southwest corner of Western Australia, foodie lovers rejoice. The Margaret River Region is Australia’s premium wine country, with 150+ wine producers and 100 cellar doors nestled amid the beauty of Wardandi Noongar Country.
Friendly, passionate locals welcome travellers in to sample their wine country fare, fine restaurants, distilleries, galleries and artisanal produce.
While they’re not sipping and sampling, book your clients on unmatched adventures. With adventure and discovery tours through operators such as Margaret River Discovery Co., visitors can hike, climb, and canoe while accompanied by wondrous native wildlife and spectacular landscapes that hug the coastline. An Aboriginal bush tucker tour with Koomal Dreaming is not to be missed, nor is some R&R on pristine white-sand beaches.
Ningaloo Reef: dive into a world of marine adventures
A trip to Western Australia is not complete without an exhilarating marine encounter. The World Heritage-listed Ningaloo Reef / Nyinggulu, on WA’s Coral Coast, offers encounters with graceful humpbacks, playful sea lions, and acrobatic manta rays.
It is, however, the rare opportunity to swim with gentle whale sharks (from March through until the end of July each year) amid this biologically diverse marine wonderland that proves how magical this region of Australia truly is.
Ningaloo Reef can not only be accessed and explored by boat; snorkelling is a popular option, with Exmouth or Coral Bay being exceptional starting points. Drift and watch the passing turtles, colourful coral and parade of other sea life, with hundreds of mesmerising species frequenting this aquatic wonderland.
Nearby, Cape Range National Park offers a host of activities. Your clients can pause to marvel at the contrasts of the vibrant red canyons against the Indian Ocean’s aquamarine hues by boat, four-wheel drive, or on foot.
The Kimberley: one of Earth’s last true wilderness areas
The Kimberley is quintessentially otherworldly, with almost half a million square kilometres of stunning natural phenomena awaiting your clients across this untouched land.
In the Kimberley, send your clients on a hiking or open-door helicopter adventure to marvel at the 350-million-year-old Bungle Bungle Range in Purnululu National Park. The Kimberley offers a range of adventure tours too, including a thrilling boat ride across the unique Horizontal Falls / Garaanngaddim, or a 4WD journey along the 660-kilometre Gibb River Road.
For full immersion, there are tours with the traditional custodians of this land. Stories from Aboriginal Elders, bush tucker feasts, campfire yarns, and ancient rock art galleries leave lasting memories.
For those who seek a bespoke adventure – remote luxury retreats, Australian outback stations and Aboriginal campsites are a must.
Fill your clients’ Western Australian adventures with events and new tours
Combine the wealth of trade-ready tours and packages with the upcoming events for the ultimate Western Australia adventure. Here’s what’s coming soon:
- Thomas Dambo’s Giants of Mandurah sculptures; from 12 November
- Plan your trip to coincide with the Perth Festival; on from 10 February to 5 March
Plus, check out these new Western Australian tours:
- The new wildlife ecotourism tour with Perth Wildlife Encounters.
- Book your clients on an immersive 12-day 4WD and walking adventure with Kimberley Wild Expeditions.
- Be among the first to get your clients experiencing Baiyunga Dreaming, Ningaloo’s first Aboriginal tour experience.
Agents – become a West Aussie All Star + WIN
Whether you’re new to the West Aussie All Star trade training program or you’re a pro ready for an upgrade, you’ll be excited to hear that Western Australia’s new global brand campaign module is out now.
Not only is this an informative new module, but you can also win a pair of uber-stylish canvas shoes if you complete it by 30 November 2022.
Designed by Western Australian Aboriginal artists Deborah Newenham-Coertse, Kristy Spillman and Cora Peltherre Lynch, the shoes tell ethereal stories of the State’s five regions. You’ll need to complete all destination modules to be able to access the latest one.
Head to the West Aussie All Stars trade training program and get started today! Good luck!
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