Western Australia Travel Maps & Location Guides

Prepare to be blown away by Albany's dramatic convict history, set against a backdrop of rugged granite coastline, green seas and a wild beauty that tugs at the heartstrings. Situated on the southern coast of Western Australia, Albany is a five-hour drive from Perth. Step back in time and... read more

The Bungle Bungle Range, in Purnululu National Park, is one of the most fascinating geological landmarks in Western Australia. From an aircraft, the Bungle Bungle Range is an imposing sight. The orange and black stripes across the beehive-like mounds, encased in a skin of silica and algae... read more

Carnarvon is located 904 kilometres north of Perth on the North West Coastal Highway. A coastal town, Carnarvon has a moderate tropical climate and is famous for its banana plantations. The rugged coastline only a short drive north of Carnarvon features outstanding coastal cliffs at Cape Cuvier... read more

Exmouth is located a two and a half hour flight north of Perth and is situated on the eastern coast of the North West Cape of Western Australia. Exmouth serves as a gateway to Cape Range National Park and Ningaloo Marine Park. Cape Range National Park is located 40 kilometres south from... read more

The Margaret River region is a superb blend of good living and stunning nature just three and a half hours' drive south of Perth. Visitors to the area, one of Western Australia's most popular destinations, should be prepared to indulge in the gastronomic delights of worldclass wineries and... read more

The City of Perth is focussed on the central business district and surrounding inner city residential areas. Nestled in a picturesque natural amphitheatre, bordered by Kings Park botanical gardens and the beautiful Swan River. Visitors find the city to be clean, well laid out and easy to get... read more

The Buccaneer Archipelago is situated 50 to 100 kilometres North/West of Derby and accessible by a 35 minute light aircraft flight or a boat cruise from Derby. The Buccaneer Archipelago consists of up to 1,000 rugged sparsely vegetated islands with patches of rainforest, secluded beaches and... read more

The Esperance Region (Sand Plains) is an area of 31,390 hectares. The region is 48 kilometres to the park boundary from Esperance and 800 kilometres from Perth. Access to the National Park is via good bitumen roads to Lucky Bay and Cape Le Grand Beach. Gravel roads from there on... read more

Cape Range National Park covers 50,831 hectares and is only thirty-five kilometres from the centre of Exmouth. The park comprises tranquil beaches, rugged ranges and magnificent canyons and is situated on the western side of the North West Cape. The Cape Range, backbone of the cape, is a... read more

One of Perth's most popular beaches, Cottesloe is a wonderful spot to visit. Swimming, surfing, snorkelling, fishing and just sitting in the sun are all favourite pastimes at this premier beach location. The suburb abounds with old, well preserved homes from the nineteenth and twentieth... read more

Unspoiled and uninhabited, the 42 islands, rocks and keys of the Dampier Archipelago offer visitors unsurpassed opportunities for water recreation at its best. Everything from pristine white beaches, fringing coral reefs, spectacular fishing and world class snorkelling and diving... read more

Derby is located two hours north of Broome in Western Australia's north west. With its friendly, easygoing outback character, it has become a popular stopover for visitors heading in to the gorge country of the vast north. Derby was the first town to be settled in the Kimberley and is the... read more

El Questro is a staggering one million acres in size. A world in itself, El Questro has an abundance of varying environments. Sheer cliffs plunge into blue rivers, open plains stretch seemingly forever, pockets of rain forest disguise secret waterfalls. The El Questro cattle station was... read more

Esperance is located on the south coast of Western Australia, about a nine hour drive from Perth. With a temperate climate all year round, Esperance is an ideal location for lovers of sun and spectacular beaches. Esperance is a picturesque town nestled on the shores of Esperance Bay... read more

Just 20 minutes' drive southwest of Perth is the mouth of the Swan River and the port town of Fremantle. A vibrant port city, it is rich in heritage buildings and attractions, maritime history and culture. Fremantle has been recognised as the best preserved example of a 19th century port... read more

The Kalbarri National Park is located 590 kilometres north of Perth and 160 kilometres north of Geraldton. The park covers 186,096 hectares and offers some of the most spectacular scenery in Western Australia. Few areas in the State boast more species of native flora and during July and October... read more

The Kennedy Range National Park lies roughly 150 kilometres east of Carnarvon and is surrounded by pastoral leases. The park offers spectacular scenery of gorges and precipitous faces, with a vast plateau of ancient dunefields on top of the range. The area still retains a wilderness feeling... read more

Situated 134 kilometres along the Gibb River Road where the traveller passes through Yamarra Gap, the King Leopold Ranges Conservation Park covers an area of 392,100 hectares. To the west of this park in the Napier Range is Queen Victoria's Head. From here the country becomes rugged and is... read more

Kununurra, located in the far north, is the eastern gateway to Western Australia's top end and home of outback adventure. With year round warm weather and plentiful water, Kununurra is lush and fertile, and produces much of the State's fruit and vegetables. Developed in the 1960s as a service... read more

Lake Argyle is located 70 kilometres from Kununurra in Western Australia's Kimberley region. Created by the Ord River dam, Lake Argyle is several times larger than Sydney Harbour. Explore the lake by air to really appreciate its grandeur, or by boat for a glimpse of the diverse wildlife, which... read more

Just an hour's drive south of Perth, Mandurah is a vibrant and versatile city noted for its magnificent waterways and holiday atmosphere. The city's restaurants, craft and souvenir shops, art galleries and cultural buildings are set around the blue green waters of Mandjar Bay... read more

Monkey Mia is located on a unique section of World Heritage coastline only 30 minutes' drive northeast from the town of Denham. It has a relaxed atmosphere and those who love nature will delight at the huge variety of animal and bird life found nearby. Wonderful things started happening in... read more

Ningaloo Reef stretches 260 kilometres along the coast of Western Australia, the longest fringing reef in the world. It's less developed for tourism than the Great Barrier Reef, but it's much closer to the shore. In some places, just a few kicks bring you to a reef with its 500 species of fish... read more

Rottnest, our holiday island just twenty kilometres off the coast of Perth, Western Australia has been attracting thousands of holiday makers annually since it was first declared an A Class Reserve in 1917. Although Rottnest has undergone many changes in its three-hundred year history, the... read more

The Abrolhos Islands and their surrounding coral reef communities form one of Western Australia's unique marine areas. The Abrolhos Islands lie about 60 km west of Geraldton, on the Western Australian coast, and consist of 122 islands clustered into three main groups: the Wallabi Group, Easter... read more

Augusta is a beautiful fishing town set on Cape Leeuwin, the most south-western point of Western Australia, where the Indian Ocean and Southern Oceans meet. The coastline and countryside surrounding Augusta is diverse and pristine with many places to escape and find solitude... read more

Balingup is a picturesque town in the south west of Western Australia, three hours' drive south of Perth. The town is famous for its wonderful shops which include a famous craft centre boasting one of the largest ranges of arts and crafts in Western Australia, and another favourite selling... read more

The Boranup Karri Forest offers an excellent scenic drive through some of the best karri forest in Western Australia. The area is also excellent for wildflowers in the spring months. There are several spots to stop along the way to stop for a barbeque or picnic. Access to the forest is from... read more

In the heart of the beautiful Blackwood River Valley is Bridgetown. Three hours drive south of Perth, the town is famous for its misty mornings brought about by the combination of cold nights and its location next to the Blackwood River. With its valleys and steep slopes, tall forests and... read more

The exotic pearling town of Broome offers some deliciously indulgent eco-resorts dotted across its spectacular landscape. Broome's Cable Beach, with 22 kilometres of white sand, kissed by warm, crystal waters, is justifiably world famous and the ideal place to watch the sunset on a balmy... read more

The cosmopolitan Port of Bunbury, just two hours' drive south of Perth, is located on a spectacular peninsular surrounded by blue waters of the Indian Ocean, Koombana Bay and the Leschenault Inlet. A vibrant town with a strong maritime atmosphere, Bunbury is now renowned for the wild but... read more

Bunker Bay is protected by the rocky promontories of Cape Naturaliste. The white sand beach is north-facing and sheltered. Try your luck at catching a herring, whiting or skippy or catch a wave at The Farm, the local surf break. Perfect for families, this bay also offers access to spectacular... read more

Burrup Peninsula was named after Mount Burrup in 1979 by Woodside Petroleum Pty Ltd during the planning stage of the North West Shelf Gas Project, whose onshore operations are located on the peninsula. Mount Burrup was named by the government surveyor FS Brockman after Henry Wood Burrup, one... read more

Best known for its iconic two-kilometre long jetty and calm turquoise bays, Busselton has a relaxed atmosphere and is a popular place for a family holiday. Twice voted Western Australia's top tourism town, there's plenty of activities and tours on offer. Originally built in 1865 the... read more

Cape Leveque is a beautiful hidden pocket of the Kimberley, located on the tip of the Dampier Peninsula. A drive from Broome to Cape Leveque includes some 200 kilometres of unsealed road characterised by corrugations and sandy sections, so a four wheel drive vehicle is strongly recommended... read more

City Beach, 10 minutes' drive west of the city, was the winner of the 1999 Best Beach Award, presented by the Keep Australia Beautiful Council. Enjoy the facilities available: the Quarry Amphitheatre, local golf course and aquatic centre. read more

The northern section of the Gibb River Road and the highway into Wyndham offer spectacular views of this majestic range. The Cockburn Range is an extensive sandstone escarpment shaped like a vast round fortress of high orange cliffs rising to over 600 metres above the surrounding plains and... read more

Coolgardie is located seven hours' drive east of Perth and a forty minute drive south west of Kalgoorlie. The Coolgardie of today has retained many aspects of its rich and colourful history. Its charm and friendliness make it a great town in which to discover the past... read more

Coral Bay is as idyllic as the name suggests. With a sweeping bay, bobbing yachts and the world-class Ningaloo Reef just two steps off the beach – you'd be mad not to spend a night or two here. Just a two-hour flight from Perth, the tiny seaside town of Coral Bay boasts beach weather all... read more

Located a two hour drive east of Perth on the Great Eastern Highway is the town of Cunderdin. Cunderdin was first settled with the arrival of the railway in 1894. In 1901, the Goldfields Water Scheme reached the town, bringing with it an increase in population. Visitors can see machinery... read more

Denham is the main town in the Shark Bay World Heritage area, located on the western coast of the Peron Peninsula about eight hours' drive north of Perth. Enjoy the heritage of the area and the easy going lifestyle of the locals. Shark Bay received World Heritage listing in 1991 and is one... read more

You'll fall in love with Denmark – where towering tall trees meet the ocean. It has a relaxed village atmosphere, romantic timber milling history and incredible coastal scenery. Just 45 minutes drive west of Albany on the southern coast, Denmark stands on spectacular Wilson Inlet and... read more

Dumbleyung is a town 267 kilometres southeast of Perth in the West Australian wheatbelt. The area's main attraction is Lake Dumbleyung, the largest semi-permanent natural stretch of inland water in Western Australia. Approximately 13 kilometres long and 6.5 kilometres wide, it is famous as... read more

Dunsborough, half an hour's drive down the coast from Busselton, overlooks the waters of Geographe Bay. It is an ideal family retreat with quiet coves, sandy beaches, national parks, nature reserves and numerous scenic walk trails. Dunsborough was judged Western Australia's Top Tourism Town... read more

The charming country town of Dwellingup is located an hour and a half's drive south of Perth. Set among pristine jarrah forest and water catchment areas, Dwellingup offers nature at its best. Almost obliterated by the 1961 bushfires, Dwellingup has become a year round destination for many... read more

Eucla is the largest settlement on the Nullarbor Plain, just 10 minutes short of the South Australian border. In the early 1900s Eucla was buzzing; the town was home to the busiest telegraph station in Australia beyond the capital cities. Explore the ruins of this historic site which are... read more

On the north west corner of the vast Australian coastline, there is a place so remote you won't find it on any map. It's so far away from anywhere, we called it Faraway Bay. It feels like the edge of forever, and time appears to stand still. When it does move, it's measured in tides... read more

Fitzgerald River National Park is renowned for its diverse and spectacular scenery and flora, which in turn supports a number of threatened animals. Surrounding the inlets of the Gairdner, Fitzgerald and Hamersley Rivers, between Bremer Bay and Hopetoun on the South Coast of Western Australia... read more

Geikie Gorge National Park is located in the Kimberley Region of Western Australia and is approximately 3,136 hectares. It is located 280 kilometres east of Derby and 309 kilometres west of Halls Creek. Access to the park is by 20 kilometres of good road from Fitzroy Crossing to the park boundary. Multi... read more

Located 424 kilometres north of Perth and the gateway to the State's vast north, Geraldton is a bustling coastal town. Blessed with beautiful beaches and warm, sunny weather, Geraldton is also a major export centre for far flung pastoral, mining, agricultural, manufacturing, construction... read more