Western Australia
- ★★★★½
- Hotel reviews
Luxury Australian lodge has bounced back from disaster better than ever
A tropical cyclone ripped through this region in November, but a first-time visitor would barely notice.
- Justine Costigan
Beers, shipwrecks and rainbows: Seven must-do highlights of Fremantle
Beers, browsing and a backstory combine in Western Australia’s historic port city.
- David Whitley
One of WA’s most notorious prison complexes now has a five-star hotel
Step inside the revitalised Convict Quarter, where heritage-listed cells have been traded for luxury suites, infrared saunas and sleek Asian fusion dining.
- Louise Goldsbury
This island paradise is undergoing its biggest transformation to date
The backdrop of many West Australians’ childhood summers, Rotto’s sophisticated new offerings have come a long way from tents and ageing cabins.
- Katherine Scott
The clever French invention opening up Australia’s wildest coast
Want to poke around among the mangroves at high tide? Want to get a spray from a Kimberley waterfall? The Zodiac will get you there.
- Jim Darby
I visited Australia’s oldest brothel with my mum. It was eye-opening
Kalgoorlie’s infamous pink house has had its doors open for over a century. No questions about the women-run enterprise seem to be off-limits for McGowan.
- Julia D'Orazio
- Collection
- Australia
Australia’s 100 all-time greatest destinations
Natural beauty, cultural hotspots, amazing food and wine: it’s not hard to find 100 amazing places in our own backyard. The tricky bit? Deciding what to leave out.
My dolphin swim overseas was horrible. I tried it again in Australia
Animal tourism can be disturbing – for both tourists and wildlife – if it’s not run properly. Fortunately, this Australian operator treats its attractions with respect.
- Craig Platt
The strange mystery of WA’s declining cruise ships
The long West-Australian coast, not always easily navigated by road, makes for an ideal cruise destination. So why are there so few?
- Brian Johnston
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- Train journeys
The verdict on new, extended version of Australia’s epic train journey
The great train odyssey has been reimagined in an itinerary that gives travellers time and breadth to experience the gems of the Australian outback.
- Riley Wilson