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Perth |
The unique beauty of Western Australia can be discovered anywhere you look,
from the harshness of huge inland deserts containing ancient landscapes to the scenic splendor of
unspoiled beaches along 12500 kms of coastline.
So come walkabout on a guided tour
of W.A. and see why it's called "The Golden State"
|
Quokka |
Indiana Tea House |
Budgies and Galah |
Large flocks of green and yellow
BUDGERIGARS
are common in central Western Australia.
Not to be left out, a
"PINK AND GREY" GALAH
decided to join in the fun. |
Great Ocean Drive |
Morning Iris |
Matilda Bay |
Nestling below Kings Park
"the largest city park in the world" is
MATILDA BAY
16 kms up the Swan River in the centre of Perth, surrounded by one million people. |
The Old Jetty |
Wildflowers of Western Australia |
Pinnacles |
Erupting out of the sand in slow motion,
The PINNACLES
are eerie and fascinating.
Shells, plants and nature created 1000's of these limestone tombstones 250 kms north of Perth in Namburg National Park. |
Puck |
Bathurst Lighthouse |
Solid Gold |
Due to its rarity and beauty, a gold nugget is considered a gemstone
and can be worth many times the value of the gold it contains.
"EUREKA, ITS GOLD"
Western Australia's goldrush started at Halls Creek in 1886 and after discoveries at Coolgardie in 1892 and Kalgoorlie in 1893,
the states population doubled within two years. |