Western Australia - The Start of a Great Adventure

Getting Wet

You'll have no problem diving into some adventure in Western Australia. Explore the aquatic wonderland of the Indian Ocean, then laze it up on the glorious beaches. Got your towel? OK, splash in.

Get a salty taste for coastal adventure in our image gallery.

Surfers at Conto Springs Beach, Leeuwin-Naturaliste National © Tourism Western Australia

Whale-Watching & Sailing

Get up close and personal with the world's largest fish or just sail away into a gorgeous sunset. Western Australia is the aquatic wonderland. Set sail ›
Windsurfing & Kitesurfing

The answer my friend, to getting your kicks in WA, is certainly blowing in the wind. Glide along the surface of the state's crystal-clear waters at high speed Take off ›
Surfing & Beaches

Like wow, wipeout! With a whopping 12,500km of coastline, Western Australia offers a bonanza of beaches, bays and breaks for waterbabies of all persuasions. Hang ten ›
Diving & Snorkelling

Your wetsuit will get a workout in Western Australia. Take the plunge and discover reefs, wrecks and an ocean teeming with colourful life. Down periscope ›

Western Australian Events to Whet Your Appetite…

Margaret River Pro: March – April 2008

When March rolls around, get down to Margaret River to see the swells that can make or break even a pro-surfer.
Australian Surf Lifesaving Championships 2008: 1 April to 6 April 2008

More than 6000 surf lifesavers from almost 200 clubs around Australia descend on Scarborough Beach for this ultimate surf lifesaving event.
Whale Shark Season: 1 Apr – 31 Jul 2008

Following the mass spawning of coral, the world's biggest species of fish congregate in the Ningaloo Marine Park. Get snorkelling!
Avon Descent Event Weekend: 2 Aug - 3 Aug 2008

Rev yourself up for the two-day time-trial event down the Avon and Swan Rivers. It's the only event in the world where power-craft race paddle-craft.