Western Australia Travel Maps & Location Guides

The region around Joondalup is renowned for its white sandy beaches and clean environment. The rolling sand dunes of the coast contrast sharply with a chain of inland lakes and the large area of natural bushland and National Parks. Lake Joondalup is part of Yellagonga.. read more

Kalamunda is an ideal day trip for families and nature lovers alike. Spectacular forests are perfect for bushwalks, while lookouts provide excellent views across the coastal plains. Kalamunda offers visitors a variety of activities, from walking the Bibbulmun Track and.. read more

The town, originally built to house the workforce of the BP refinery, celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2004. Kwinana is home to the eight billion dollar industrial strip. Kwinana is renowned for its bush land and boasts pristine environmental assets.. read more

The town is a small commercial rock lobster centre which boasts good fishing and beautiful beaches, just right for a relaxing holiday. This part of Western Australia's coast is recognised internationally as one of the great windsurfing venues. The Annual Windsurfing.. read more

Mahogany Creek was the site of the first "Halfway House" for early settlers travelling from Perth to York. This Inn is still operating and has a restaurant and accommodation. There is also an old wares and curio shop nearby perfect for browsing.. read more

Midland offers a range of shopping experiences, with two major shopping centres including the revamped Midland Gate, and the city centre also features village-like shopping precincts, with its popular cinema, pedestrian malls and many shops. The town's large Military.. read more

Today the community has a Mediterranean atmosphere enhanced by the resort hotel, cafes, al fresco dining and bar situated along the Marina Boardwalk which recently added a stylish new micro brewery pub, The Indian Ocean Brewing Company, serving a selection.. read more

Many bed and breakfasts, restaurants, wineries and craft shops are located in the native forest around Mount Helena. Nearby are Mundaring Weir and Lake Leschenaultia, great for picnics and bushwalks. The Eastern Railway to York, built in the 1880s, originally.. read more

The area holds fine examples of 1900 to 1950s architecture, including Federation and Colonial style dwellings with isolated examples of English Vernacular Revival, Art Deco and Californian Bungalow styles. The Astor Theatre is well known for its fine art deco designs.. read more

Whilst Muchea is a small dot on the map, it is a beautiful pastoral area and historically is of interest for the John Glenn Interpretive Centre which gives details of the flight of Astronaut John Glenn over Perth in 1962. A trip that so captured the imagination.. read more

The breathtaking scenery within the many forests, parks, rivers and other attractions offers the perfect location for the traditional Australian barbecue or bushwalk. The area is a true depiction of Western Australia's country lifestyle with many.. read more

North Dandalup is located an hour's drive south of Perth in the picturesque Shire of Murray. read more

The Railway Reserve Heritage Trail also passes through Parkerville. This trail retraces the 70 kilometres of the old Eastern Railway which was constructed from Fremantle to York in the 1880s. Walking along the trail, you will discover the individual history.. read more

Pinjarra is one of the oldest towns in Western Australia and lies on the banks of the Murray River, straddling the South West Highway. Although the district has been settled since the early 1830s, large tracts of land remain untouched and have an air.. read more

To take the coastal drive which gives visitors the opportunity to leave the highway take route 202, follow Rockingham's very scenic coastline before rejoining highway one. If you like the slower pace a walk around Lake Richmond and the Environmental Centre where many.. read more

Preston Beach is famous for its fishing, hosts several major fishing carnivals and is renowned for the beauty of the Yalgorup National Park, adjoining Lake Preston. The series of parallel lakes attracts a variety of native birdlife in the surrounding marsh and bushland.. read more

This seaside suburb takes its name from the offshore reef first noted by Surveyor James Cowle in 1867 and named after Robert Quin the Assistant Surveyor. A survey of a road to Quinns was carried out in November 1925 and Quinns Rocks was declared a townsite in 1962.. read more

Safety Bay is popular for diving and has its own dive park which is located off the coast of Rockingham 45 kilometres south of Perth. The Saxon Ranger, which is a 400 tone former fishing vessel, which has been sunk as a dive wreck. The Saxon lies in 25.. read more

The Railway Reserve Heritage Trail passes through Sawyers Valley. The trail retraces 70 kilometres of the Old Eastern Railway, which was constructed in the 1880s and ran from Fremantle to York. Sawyers Valley is popular with people passing by for its.. read more

It is popular as a commercial and recreational fishing town known for its safe, clean beaches. Meals are available at the tavern. Seabird has caravan park which boasts quality facilities. read more

The earliest settlers to Serpentine in the 1840s were attracted to the abundance of fresh water cascading over the famous falls and the river meandering to the coast. The breathtaking scenery includes many forests, parks, rivers and other natural attractions.. read more

With the magnificent Swan River and Perth skyline as its backdrop, the South Perth foreshore is a popular tourist attraction. Combined with many accessible shopping precincts and cafe strips, South Perth has a bustling, cosmopolitan atmosphere. The South.. read more

Today, these origins are still evident, with a distinct mix of old and new architectural styles that provide a pedestrian village experience, and a unique atmosphere that is a blend of friendly, cosmopolitan and stylish. Stroll down the narrow, leafy streets of Subiaco.. read more

The ever changing Avon River meanders through this beautiful town, making a day-trip or weekend getaway even more memorable. Outdoor people can try archery, canoeing, and fishing, or see alpacas and emus. For romantics there are beautiful country gardens.. read more

From Two Rocks you can venture back in time and explore the rich heritage past from mutiny and shipwrecks, to Aboriginal culture and European settlement. Appreciate the underground world in nearby Yanchep National Park limestone caves and meet the Amphipods.. read more

Sailing is popular from Warnbo Sound and the calm waters also make it a popular spot for water-skiers, windsurfers and power boating enthusiasts. The island and reefs are excellent for fishing and scuba diving. There are safe, clean, sandy beaches, shady.. read more

The beginnings of Wanneroo date back to 1834 as explorer John Butler searched for pastureland. At the same time friendly meetings with the Yellagonga tribe were recoded and around 1850 James and Mary Ann Cockman were amongst the first settlers to arrive.. read more

The Shire of Waroona stretches from the Indian Ocean across lush farmlands to the Darling Ranges with its massive granite outcrops, majestic jarrah trees and magnificent views over much of the Peel Region. Waroona Dam covers 145 hectares and is a popular.. read more

Interesting places to discover are the little Anglican church St Francis, which is built out of the local laterite stone. Inside, the pews and altar are crafted from the local timber, jarrah. Visit an artist's studio where you can view and purchase works of art.. read more

A timber mill was built there during the First World War and the area became a small centre for timber workers. It wasn't until 1947 that the town was established as the location for a wood distillation and charcoal iron plant for a new iron and steel industry.. read more

The name Yanchep is of Aboriginal origin, and is derived from "yanget", a native flax or bulrush still found in Yanchep National Park. Other activities in the area outside of the popular national park include horse riding, fishing, bushwalking, caving, sailing.. read more