Western Australia
If the vast expanse of Western Australia (WA) was a separate nation, it would be the world's 10th-largest (bigger than Algeria, smaller than Kazakhstan). Most of WA's population clings to the coast, yet you can wander along a beach here without seeing another footprint, or be one of a few scattered campers stargazing in a national park.
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Top places to visit in Western Australia
Discover the best attractions in Western Australia from must-see sights to unexpected hidden gems.
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Attraction in Western AustraliaWindjana Gorge -
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- Attraction in PerthWA Museum Boola Bardip
- Attraction in BroomeCable Beach
- Attraction in Western AustraliaJurabi Turtle Centre
- Attraction in Western AustraliaPurnululu National Park
- Attraction in PerthFremantle Prison
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Western Australia and beyond
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destinationWest Coast Australia - destinationPerth
- destinationBroome
- destinationKarijini National Park
