Make the most of your trip to the Avon Valley
Escape to the country charm of the Avon Valley. Our guide covers the best things to see and do in each of the character towns of this Western Australian region.
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Category: Best of WA
From epic beaches to rugged gorges, world-class wine regions, burnt red earth and pink salt lakes, there is so much to see and do in Western Australia!
One of the oldest, most diverse and sparsely populated landscapes in the world, Western Australia is the biggest state in Australia. Covering 2.5 million square kilometres it is shared by a population of 2.8 million. That is almost one-third the size of the USA or all of Western Europe! So, if you like your own space, there’s plenty of it to go around.
Each region and town has its own character. You can ride a camel at sunset on Cable Beach or surf big-wave breaks at Margaret River. Bask on the whitest sand beach with a kangaroo at Lucky Bay and hand-feed wild dolphins at Monkey Mia. And swim with whale sharks at the planet’s largest fringing coral reef, Ningaloo.
Our local guides below include the best of this raw and isolated region of Australia. Plan your next trip with our insider tips and hints on how to get the most out of your holiday in this incredible state of Western Australia.
WA’s Southern Forests and Valleys – why you need to visit!
With volcanic cliffs, dense forests, epic beaches and historic country towns, WA’s Southern Forests and Valleys region is a great base for a getaway from Perth.
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Wellington National Park – Everything you need to know
Wellington National Park boasts a beautiful valley gorge, raging rivers, rocky outcrops and native forests just two hours away from Perth!
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7 Of The Best Beaches Around Albany
Albany is a mecca for beach lovers offering some of the best beaches in all of Western Australia. Here are the 7 most stunning beaches that will blow you away!
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Our guide to the best blue lakes in Western Australia
Near the town of Collie in Western Australia are two blue lakes with the most azure water you’ve ever seen! Read our guide for visiting Stockton Lake or Black Diamond Lake.
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Wellington Dam Mural: What you need to know
Want to see the largest dam mural in the world? Read our ultimate guide with insider tips for planning your visit to Western Australia’s Wellington Dam.
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Hi, I'm Lisa
As a passionate photographer and foodie, I’ve always loved the idea of living locally and making the most of what’s around me. I’m proud to call Perth home - a city I’ve lived in for over 20 years, and I’m constantly surprised by how much there still is to discover. In 2021, I started sharing my photos and recommendations on social media, and that’s how Perth Local was born. Since then, the community has grown to over 150,000 followers on Instagram and 35,000 on TikTok.
Perth was recently ranked the sixth most liveable city in the world, and I couldn’t agree more. Through my guides and website, I hope to help others uncover what makes this city and the broader state of WA such an incredible place to live or visit.
