Things To See While Backpacking Western Australia

As the largest state of Australia, Western Australia contains a host of travelling adventures, but its size requires some determination and planning. Even its major city of Perth is the furthest removed in the world, surrounded by the dry, desolate land that we have all come to know as the Outback. But it’s this point entirely that makes it the number one backpacking destination in the world. If you’ve got the balls to do it, the time to spare and the money to spend, here’s what you could discover while backpacking Western Australia.

The Pinnacles

The Pinnacles Desert lies within Nambung National Park just under 200km north of Perth. An ideal weekend away from the city, visit the astonishing limestone rock formations that stick out of the ground like termite mounds, but were supposedly created by sands blowing inland. Golden sand in colour, they create eerie shadows as the sun set and dwarf any visitor with their gigantic height.

Ningaloo Reef

A further 1000km along the coast of WA and you reach the Ningaloo Reef, a world away from the barren landscape of the Outback. Rich in marine life, the Ningaloo begs to be snorkelled, swam and explored as the coral lights up in oranges, purples and pinks. Stretching for 260km, it may not be as big as the Great Barrier Reef but it is just as striking and far less populated by tourists.

Wave Rock

Another astounding rock formation that makes most gawp in awe is Wave Rock. A beautiful creation of nature, it spans 110 metres and reaches heights of 15 metres. The beautiful curve is due to erosion of the softer rock below, to create an impression of a wave ready to crash, only to be frozen in time. Believed to be 2700 million years old, to be in the presence of this mighty beast is quite an experience!

Karijini National Park

An ancient landscape of gorges, waterfalls and pools to refresh and cool your feet, you may think you’ve stepped back in time with a tour through Karijini. Over 600,000 hectares to explore and 1400km northeast of Perth, it takes some driving and can be difficult to know where to start. Delve into Hancock Gorge for beautifully-crafted rock pools, capture an amazing view from Oxer Lookout and dip your toe into the natural spa pool of Hammersley Gorge.

Broome

Climbing even further north (it just keeps going!), you can find some respite from the journey with a visit to Broome. An idyllic seaside town with a rich history in pearling, you can find camel rides on peaceful Cable Beach or even do a spot of shopping or sampling of the local eateries. Here, you can discover the unique Staircase To The Moon, where the exposed tidal flights light up after nightfall to create an illusion of reaching up to the moon.

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