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Published: Friday, 06 January 2012 08:56

Written by Vicki Sly

Closer to Darwin than its own capital Perth 3000km away, Kununurra is often described as the last frontier.

Situated at the heart of the East Kimberley in northern West Australia, Kununurra is a green oasis in the red dirt that in the local Aboriginal language means “the meeting of the big waters.”

My family and I were lucky enough to live there for three months in the mild season before the wet a few years ago. It is hot all year round with two distinct seasons; the wet (November – January) and the dry.  Many roads are closed during the wet season so it is best to travel in the dry and plan ahead.

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Published: Wednesday, 04 January 2012 12:14

Written by Nita Teoh

The Perth Walkabout Monthly Wrap is published at the start of each month to provide a snapshot of articles that hit the headlines in the last 4 weeks.

Here is Perth Walkabout's Monthly Wrap for the month of December:

Explore the Wilderness in Walpole

Located along the north side of the Walpole Inlet, this small country town offers countless attractions for anyone enthusiastic about or even marginally interested in the outdoors. To get to Walpole, drive south from Perth along the South Western Highway for about 420km or head east from Demark for 65km.

A great first stop when you arrive in town is the Walpole Visitor Centre.

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Published: Friday, 30 December 2011 08:15

Written by Vicki Sly

The Shark Bay World Heritage Drive along Western Australia’s coral coast takes you on a journey from ancient stromatolites to the world-famous dolphin centre at Monkey Mia and thoroughly deserves its World Heritage status.

The road trip can begin or end at Monkey Mia so if you are travelling from Perth and are short on time, you may wish to fly into this small resort and then take to the road.

Travellers with more time on their hands can drive north about 700 km from Perth to the Overlander Roadhouse on the North West Coastal Highway. It is here the 130 km drive inland along the coast begins.

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Published: Wednesday, 28 December 2011 08:44

Written by Emily Cordz

You know how some things can hide in plain sight? enex100 in the Perth CBD is one of those places. When I worked at one of the stores in enex100 the retail centre had been open over a year and we still had people regularly commenting that they had no idea it was open before they walked in. Once you discover it for shopping in the Perth city, you’ll find yourself going again and again. Not only is it located in a convenient location between Hay Street Mall and St Georges Terrace, but it also offers a different shopping experience than most retail centres.

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Published: Friday, 23 December 2011 10:44

Written by Benji Leggate

For a gourmet wine and food lover, Margaret River in the South West of WA is a haven in which they can pamper their senses and indulge the senses. The area has established a reputation for itself over the past decades, a fact affirmed by the international awards that were given to different wineries, restaurants and cafes. If you are interested in discovering what fine wining and dining the South West has to offer you, read on.

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Published: Wednesday, 21 December 2011 10:41

Written by Vicki Sly

It is a brave and confident person who travels to a new country without at least one guide book tucked into their suitcase or backpack.

You know the ones I mean? Lonely Planet, Rough Guides, Fodors, Frommers. The list is endless.

But what if you want to dig a little deeper and learn something about the country you are travelling to beyond the bare facts and currency exchange rate?

For travellers venturing to Australia for the first time, or even for those who plan on a more permanent move, it pays to do a bit of background reading to help you understand the culture of the people, their history and what makes them tick.

The following list of non-fiction Australian books (see Related Articles below for fiction) is a great starting point and just a small sample of what is available.

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