Shark Bay - Monkey Mia Dolphins, Stromatolites, and More
- Details
- 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.
Enex100 - A Taste of Perth City Shopping
- Details
- 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.
Margaret River - Tantalise Your Senses with Wine and Food from the South West of WA
- Details
- 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.
Australian Books Part Two - Looking for More Than Just Guide Books on Australia?
- Details
- 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.
2 commentsThe Numbat: An Unknown West Australian
- Details
- Written by: Daniel Scarparolo
If you ask someone in Western Australia to name an endangered species, they’re usually pretty quick to respond with something exotic like a tiger or panda. Sometimes you might be lucky to get an Australian animal. A Tasmanian Devil for instance. Or a Koala. But what if you ask them about something closer to home? How about the Numbat?
In my experience, this has usually been met with blank stares. A Num-what? It’s not so surprising when you think about. The fate of cute and not-so-cuddly exotic animals is a much easier problem for us to deal with (mentally speaking) than looking in our own backyard and wondering where things went horribly wrong.
Explore the Wilderness in Walpole
- Details
- Written by: Emily Cordz
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. It is located along the South Coast Highway in Pioneer Park. Walpole grew significantly in the 1930s Great Depression through the Nornalup Land Settlement, which brought unemployed men and their families into the area to develop farming. They camped in Pioneer Park as they waited for their land allocation. Learn more about this and other parts of Walpole’s history, pick up maps, get recommendations and chat with some locals before heading out to explore everything Walpole has to offer.