Western Australia
Western Australia means wine, music, food, coastal areas, golden fields, wilderness, and flat lands. It is Australia’s largest state and considering the varied experiences it offers, you will surely end your vacation with a resolve to come back.
Travel to any part of this region is hassle-free. The highway system was built with the best urban planners making it the most efficient. The use of all modes of transportation complements each other in terms of time and ticketing.
Perth, the capital of Western Australia is a lively city where night life, wining and dining is a way of life. On the port of Fremantle, one gets to enjoy food in the streets or in alleys adorned with works of art. The streets of Leederville’s and Oxford are lined with boutiques and music bars where shoppers and music lovers would enjoy going to.
Tired of roaming the streets of Perth? Give yourself a break from city life. The Gascoyne and the Midwest is a place for surfers and beach lovers. Marine life and underwater sights gives you a feeling of freedom as you explore The Great Barrier Reef. Southwest also boasts of beaches and surfing sites, not to mention the wineries Australia is famous for.
For more adventure and surprises, the mining region of Pilbara; the golden fields of Wheatbelt and the flat terrains of Goldfields give you a time to be with nature and appreciate the beauty of a landscape only found in Australia.
There are many other ways to enjoy Western Australia. Events are lined up during the year to make your vacation even more interesting. The Gascoyne Food Festival is an experience outside the comforts of city life. The event normally falls on the month of August and showcases West Australia’s passion for food. An array of fresh produce and a show of cooking masterpiece from celebrities and cooking demonstrations top the event. The Northwest Festival is a festival of great music. The Avon Descent is a test of wills and endurance in the world of paddle craft. Local and overseas competitors are attracted to this unique sports festival.
If you want a travel perfectly for you, travel tours are available. Tour packages come with the best service provided by travel agencies. Visit the Tunnel Creek, Lake Argyle, Kununura, Kimberly Gorges, or any place you want to be, any Western Australian travel agency will give you a service to your satisfaction. If you want tour packages exploring the Eighty Mile beach, coral Bay or Kalbarri National Park or any beach or park for that matter, you’re in good hands with any Australian Travel Agency.
Start planning for a wonderful trip. Travel to Western Australia!
Western Australia | |
Coordinates | 26°S 121°E |
Capital city | Perth |
Demonym | Western Australian, West Australian, Sandgroper (colloquial) |
Government | Constitutional monarchy |
Governor | Malcolm McCusker |
Premier | Colin Barnett (Liberal) |
Australian State | |
Established (as the Swan River Colony) | 2 May 1829 |
Responsible government | 21 October 1890 |
Federation | 1 January 1901 |
Australia Act | 3 March 1986 |
Area | |
Total | 2,645,615 km² 1,021,478 sq mi |
Land | 2,529,875 km² 976,790 sq mi |
Water | 115,740 km² (4.37%) 44,687 sq mi |
Population (End of June 2013) | |
Population | 2,517,200 |
Density | 0.95/km² 2.5 /sq mi |
Zipcodes | |
Postcode range | 6000—6797, 6800—6999 (LVRs and PO Boxes only) |
Elevation | |
Highest point | Mount Meharry 1,249 m (4,098 ft) |
Gross State Product (2012–13) | |
Product ($m) | $252,999 |
Product per capita | $102,232 |
Time zone(s) | UTC+8 (AWST) (does not observe DST) |
Federal Representation | |
House seats | 15/150 |
Senate seats | 12/76 |
Abbreviations | |
Postal | WA |
ISO 3166-2 | AU-WA |
Emblems | |
Floral | Red and Green Kangaroo Paw (Anigozanthos manglesii) |
Animal | Numbat (Myrmecobius fasciatus) |
Bird | Black Swan (Cygnus atratus) |
Fossil | Gogo Fish (Mcnamaraspis kaprios) |
Colours | Black and gold |
Website | www.wa.gov.au |