As tempting as it is to stockpile your annual leave for a month-long overseas escape, there’s an equally dynamic destination that’ll deliver epic landscapes, incredible coastlines and unforgettable experiences, all much closer to home.
Western Australia proves you don’t need to cross oceans to find adventure. On the other side of the Nullarbor, every detour off the highway reveals something extraordinary, and the longer you stay, the more you’ll discover.
Here’s why Australia’s largest state belongs at the very top of your bucket list.
A state built on scale
Let’s start with the obvious: Western Australia is big. Very big. With a colossal 2.5 million square kilometres of land extending across this consistently sunny state, travel in any direction from the small but mighty city of Perth / Boorloo, and you’ll encounter contrasting landscapes that are sharply distinct and demanding of your time and attention.
Heading north along the dreamy Coral Coast, turquoise waters are bordered by coral reefs, otherworldly limestone formations, and red earth brilliantly blanketed with wildflowers. Travelling event further north, and the sandy white beaches give way to the Kimberley’s cascading waterfalls and deep gorges carved over an unfathomable amount of time. Down south, the terrain shifts again: towering karri trees, cool-climate and award-winning vineyards meet dramatic coastlines shaped by the full force of the Southern Ocean.
Of course, this vast, sparsely populated land comes with a whole lot of space to breathe. From secluded beaches along more than 12,000 kilometres of coastline, seemingly endless highways flanked by little more than sky and scrub for company made for road tripping, and inland plains as far as the eye can see, there’s plenty of room for every kind of traveller.
Redefining luxury
You won’t find the very best of Western Australia in swanky hotels with identical fittings and imported finishes (though there’s plenty of choice there too when you want them). It should come as no surprise that the most impressive, immersive, and indelible experiences in WA happen outdoors.
Here, luxury is defined by access rather than opulence. Think thriving reefs only reachable by boat, difficult-to-reach tracks left largely untouched, and private encounters that aren’t marred by the masses because the distance does the filtering. These kinds of uniquely WA adventures aren’t polished for easy consumption — the further you travel, the more you’re rewarded.
Meaningful travel with country first
Undeniably, one of the most powerful aspects of travelling through Western Australia is the opportunity to connect with Aboriginal culture in ways led, shared, and shaped by the Traditional Owners of the land.
Guided experiences offer invaluable insight into the world’s oldest living culture, with knowledge passed on through traditions, cultural practices, and storytelling stretching back tens of thousands of years. These walks, tours, and encounters fundamentally reframe the land around you, revealing how Country has been understood, managed, and cared for long before it became a destination on a map. It’s an essential part of Western Australia’s story, and one that adds an immeasurable amount of meaning to any trip.
Plan Your Holiday Here
The culture, the landscapes and the adventures are all waiting, and it’s easier to access than you might think. BKB Holidays makes pulling off an unforgettable WA escape seamless, stress-free and suited to how long you want to stay and how far you want to go. From epic 10-day journeys through the wilderness and wine regions to short-and-sweet stays moving from the city to the coast, your next dream holiday starts here.
