If you’re planning a trip to Western Australia and wondering how to make the most of your time, you’re in the right place. From the turquoise waters of Rottnest Island and the wild coastline of the Margaret River region to the ancient landscapes of the Pinnacles Desert and the vibrant waterfronts of Perth, Western Australia is packed with unforgettable experiences. In this guide, we highlight some of the best places to visit and tours that make exploring the state easy and rewarding.

With such a vast and diverse destination, time is often the biggest challenge for visitors. Whether you’re soaking up city views in Perth, swimming with whale sharks at Ningaloo Reef, or admiring the red gorges of Karijini National Park, careful planning helps you see more of Western Australia without feeling rushed.

Explore Western Australia

What to do in Perth if you have seen everything and still have time? Why not explore other parts of Western Australia? Here is the list of where you should go and which Perth Tours to join.

Tours to the South West

The South West is one of the most biodiverse regions in the world with a great marine life and impressive landscapes. It is easy to get around here; you can jump from a great surfing beach to a world-class winery quickly. Make sure you visit Albany – the town where European settlers stepped first onto Western Australia. You might have guessed that there are plenty of historical places and museums. But not only that!

Here you can find some amazing spots for hiking, fishing, sailing, whale watching and diving. In Margaret River, you can spice up your journey with other activities like mountain climbing, wine tasting, visiting ancient caves and surfing at the stunning beaches. Bunbury is a cosmopolitan city, where you can enjoy spectacular views, giant forest groves, swimming at the nicest beaches and having magic encounters with bottlenose dolphins.

Join one of the following Perth tours to the South West and enjoy the experience:

• 4 Day Tour: Albany, Margaret River, Valley of the Giants TreeTop Walk from Perth
• Margaret River, Caves, Wine and Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse Tour from Perth
• 2 Day Tour to Busselton Jetty, Margaret River and South West
• Margaret River Coastal Tour
• A Taste of Margaret River Seaplane Tour
• Whale Watching in both – Busselton & Dunsborough

Tours along the Coral Coast

Perth tours along the Coral Coast is the kind of experience you will cherish for the rest of your life. Just a few hours away from Perth, you can find yourself in a completely different world – the lunar-like Pinnacles Desert. Extend your trip by a few more hours to check out World Heritage sites – Shark Bay and Ningaloo.

Ningaloo should be on your bucket list if you are enthusiastic about snorkeling with more than 500 fish species and 300 varieties of coral reef, swimming with whale sharks, turtles, watching humpback whales and connecting with the nature. If you prefer staying dry, just join a glass bottom boat tour. In the Cape Range National Park, you can take fun hikes or four-wheeler rides in the canyons and become a part of the wildlife.

Coral Bay and Exmouth are great spots to stop overnight for camping or even “glamping” (glamourous camping). Another must-see in the region is called Shell Beach, the unique beach formed entirely by tiny white shells. Do not forget to see the Hamelin Pool close by, it will give you an idea how Earth looked like 3,500 million years ago. One of the biggest attractions and an excellent stop for families is Monkey Mia, where you can meet and interact with wild dolphins.

Here are the best smaller (half and full day) tours along the Coral Coast:

• Half Day Sailing and Snorkeling Tour from Coral Bay
• Snorkel with Giants at Ningaloo Reef
• Marine Eco Safari – Swim with Manta Rays
• Coral Bay 3-Hour Turtle Ecotour

Here are longer (multi-day) tours along the Coral Coast:

• 3 Night Ningaloo Reef Snorkel and Dive Getaway from Coral Bay
• 5 Night Ningaloo Reef Ningaloo Escape from Coral Bay
• 1 Day – Monkey Mia Dolphins & Shark Bay (by Air)_Tour From Perth
• 6 Days – Coral Coaster from Perth to Exmouth One-Way via Monkey Mia Ningaloo Reef
• 7 Days – Exmouth Explorer via Pinnacles Monkey Mia Ningaloo Reef returning to Perth
• 8 Days – Perth to Exmouth & Ningaloo Reef Small – Group Boutique Tour
• 10 Days – Guided North Tour from Perth to Exmouth

Tours to the North West

The North West gives you a genuine wilderness experience and happens to be one of a few places on Earth that have the Staircase to the Moon and Horizontal Waterfalls. Make sure to visit Broome’s iconic Cable Beach to watch sunset.

To get there, you can take a 2.5-hour flight from Perth to Broome, or go on a longer adventure along the coast. Broome and Kununurra are the gateways to the best of the North West. It is worth spending some time there before you embrace the beauty of the unique Bungle Bungle Range (a.k.a. Purnululu National Park) and breathtaking gorges of Karijini National Park.

At these national parks, you can have a special experience of hiking through massive gorges, swimming in crystal clear rock pools and waterfalls, settling for a picnic or camping at a spectacular viewpoint. If you are not a big fan of hiking, there is also an easy access to magnificent sceneries. It is the best to explore Purnululu National Park from above in a scenic flight.

Check out our recommended (half to full day) tours in the North West:

• 1 Hour Broome Sunset Camel Tour
• Panoramic Sightseeing Bus Tour – Discover Broome!
• 3.5 Hour Broome Sunset Cruise
• Broome to Horizontal Falls Half Day Adventure
• Cygnet Bay Sea Safari & Pearl Farm Tour Scenic Flight
• Bungle Bungle Day Trip from Broome – Fly, 4WD, Walk
• Bungle Bungle Scenic Flights, Domes & Cathedral Gorge Walk

Here are longer (multi-day) tours along the North West:

• Broome All-Inclusive 7 Days Touring Package
• 6 Days Kimberley Expedition Tour in Broome

Conclusion

There are so many options when deciding what to do in Perth. A great selection of tours full of amazing places to visit and once-in-a-lifetime experiences to collect is available to choose from. Depending on how much time and money you can afford for travelling, try at least some of the above mentioned Perth tours, and you will definitely long to return here.

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