Western Australia stretches from Perth and Fremantle's heritage port to Margaret River's wine and surf coast, the Pinnacles Desert's limestone spires at Nambung, and the Ningaloo Reef's whale shark interactions north of Exmouth.
Highlights
Perth
Margaret River
Ningaloo
Esperance
When to Visit
Sep-Nov
Spring shoulder with Perth wildflower season (the world's biggest wildflower display), Margaret River pleasant before summer heat, and Ningaloo whale-shark season opening.
Dec-Feb
Australian summer with Perth at 32°C, Margaret River wineries at peak, and Rottnest Island quokka season at high. Ningaloo whale sharks present through July.
Mar-May
Autumn shoulder with Margaret River vintage harvest, Ningaloo whale sharks departing by July, and Karijini National Park gorges at peak swimming temperatures.
Jun-Aug
Mild Perth winter at 18°C, humpback whales migrating along the southwest coast, and Karijini's gorges 12°C cooler than the Pilbara summer for hiking.
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