Western Australia Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
state of Australia
About Western Australia
The large majority of the 2 million inhabitants live in the southwestern part of the state, in or close toPerth, the capital and one of the most isolated cities of this size anywhere in the world. Outside of the Perth area there are fewer than 500,000 people, hence the demonymSandgropers. The largest towns outside Perth metro includeAlbanyandBroome, less than 30,000 population each depending on seasonal fluctuations. Beyond the coast, Western Australia's vast interior is very sparsely populated, with only a handful of townships with over a few thousand residents. Mining settlements and cattle stations are thinly-spread so it is all too easy to find yourself alone in a 100 mile radius. The overall huge expanses and distance between places could be considered by some as an attraction in its
Top Attractions in Western Australia
Explore the best things to see and do in Western Australia:
- ★Bibbulmun Track
- ★Cable Beach in Broome
- ★Cape to Cape
- ★Kep Track
- ★Lake Argyle in Kununurra
- ★Munda Biddi Trail
- ★Ningaloo Reef near Coral Bay
- ★Railway Reserve Heritage Trail
Western Australia Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 14 sections including: