Monkey Mia ResortAt this remarkable resort, situated near the town of
Denham about 525 miles (830km) north of Perth in the Shark Bay
Heritage area, visitors have the opportunity to interact and
hand-feed the local wild dolphins who visit the shore each day.
Several bottlenose dolphins regularly visit the beach at Monkey
Mia, sometimes up to three times a day, while others who are less
tame wait just offshore. Visitors are encouraged to enter the water
to gently touch and feed the dolphins, under the watchful eye of
local rangers who advise on how best to approach and handle the
animals without causing them stress. Monkey Mia also has a Dolphin
Information Centre, and offers good bathing at Shell Beach, unique
in that it has a four-mile (6km) stretch of tiny white shells
stacked up to 33ft (10m) deep. Some of the buildings in the nearby
seaside town of Denham are built out of shells from this
beach.Karijini National ParkKarijini is the second largest national park in
Western Australia, situated in the Pilbara region. It features
breathtaking gorges, crystal clear rock pools, waterfalls and
stunning scenery. A system of walking trails designed for hikers of
various levels of fitness, from beginner to experienced, have been
laid out. There are picnic and camping areas and a visitor
information centre with interactive natural and cultural displays.
The park boasts 50 varieties of Acacia, Eucalypts and Melaeluca in
its gorges, 133 types of bird and 92 species of amphibians and
reptiles can be seen, not to mention the dingoes. It is situated
about 900 miles (1,435km) north of Perth on the Great Northern
Highway. Tours operate from Tom Price, Port Hedland, Karratha and
Auski.Wildflower RegionThe mid-west section of Western Australia is known as
the wildflower region, particularly between late July and early
September after the seasonal rains, when the spectacular fields of
yellow, pink and white everlasting daisies emerge. The most popular
site for wildflower viewing is the Kalbarri National Park, which
boasts 800 species of flowering shrubs. The park is 370 miles
(590km) north of Perth near the mid-west town of Geraldton and can
be accessed by car from the North West Coastal Highway.
World-renowned botanists, photographers and film-makers visit the
region for the flowers, particularly around the Eneabba and
Arrowsmith River areas. The mid-west is also rich in history and
offers visitors a variety of outback experiences and coastal
activities.GoldfieldsThe Goldfields to the east of Perth is a region
steeped in history and legend, where visitors can see relics of the
gold rush and the mines that have made the area famous. It is
possible to tour the Super Pit, Australia's biggest open-cut-mine,
which is an impressive sight at more than 853ft (260m) deep, one
mile (2km) wide and two miles (4km) long. The Super Pit can be
found at the edge of the city of Kalgoorlie-Boulder. It forms part
of the 'Golden Mile', reputedly the richest square mile of
gold-bearing earth in the world. The total amount of gold recovered
from the Super Pit between 1989 and 1999 was incredibly over five
million ounces (142-million grams), and the total is still growing.
From the lookout near the Pit visitors can watch trucks carry rock
up to the refinery from the bottom of the pit, and sometimes
witness carefully controlled mine blastings.Margaret RiverSouthwest of Perth, the Margaret River Region is an
area characterised by dairy farms and wineries set within a
picturesque landscape, and is Western Australia's most popular
holiday destination. The area was initially discovered by surfers,
but now holidaymakers head here by the thousand for the tranquil
atmosphere, clean beaches and excellent restaurants, often attached
to wineries. The area also has more galleries, craft studios and
potteries than in the rest of the state put together. Margaret
River is also well known for its 350 caves; four of the best are
open to visitors and feature extraordinary
formations.FremantleDespite having been absorbed into Perth's urban
sprawl, Fremantle, popularly known as 'Freo', retains its own
strong identity and is a popular destination for day-trippers from
Perth. Its harbour was built in 1903 by CY O'Connor, who also
constructed the Goldfields pipeline before killing himself on a
beach near Fremantle. A bronze statue in CY O'Connor's honour
stands in front of the Fremantle Port Authority. The harbour has
been substantially revamped in recent years and is now filled with
outdoor bars and restaurants and has a laid-back, arty character.
In 1987 the port was the site of Australia's unsuccessful defence
of the America's Cup yachting trophy.Perth ZooOne of the world's best small zoos and conveniently
located just five minutes from the Perth CBD on the banks of the
Swan River, a day out at the Perth Zoo is a must for anyone
visiting this city. Home to more than 1800 animals and 230 species,
the zoo also has an extensive botanical section to explore, such as
the 'African Savanna' 'Asian Rainforest' or the 'Australian
Walkabout'. With exciting animals such as numbats, red pandas,
Sumatra tigers, dingoes and otters, the Perth Zoo will appeal to
all animal lovers.Kings Park and Botanic GardenComprised of over 400 hectares (988 acres) of parkland
and gardens, Kings Park and Botanic Gardens is one of Perth's most
popular attractions for locals and tourists alike. Set on Mt Eliza,
the park offers breathtaking views over the city and Swan River
while over 80 species birds can be found enjoying the indigenous
bushland. Kings Park also features the State War Memorial, the
Royal Kings Park Tennis club and a reservoir and the streets of the
park are tree lined with individual plaques dedicated to Western
Australian Service men and women who died in WWI and WWII. Kings
Park is the perfect place for a relaxing afternoon, picnic,
sightseeing, walking cycling or just exploring the various lookout
points. During the summer months, the park hosts a number of events
such as outdoor concerts, moonlight cinema and the Kings Park
Wildflower festival each spring.The Perth MintEstablished in 1899, the Perth Mint is Australia's
oldest operating mint. Originally built to make gold sovereigns for
the British Empire, nowadays the mint produces precious metal coins
for collectors and coin investors. Visitors to the mint will see
the largest collection of natural gold nuggets in Australia,
including the Golden Beauty nugget, as well as watching molten gold
being poured to make bars and the pressing of precious coins. A
unique range of gold jewellery and coins are also available at the
Perth Mint Shop.London CourtBuilt in 1937, Perth's London Court is set amongst
modern skyscrapers in the heart of the city. The small pedestrian
'street' is located between the Hay Street Mall and St Georges
Terrace, and is reminiscent of the Tudor style buildings of
England. Walking through London Court, visitors can experience the
charming small shops and cafés as well as the clocks on either end
of the lane. London Court is brimming with dozens of small details,
which can be easily missed such as the statues of Sir Walter
Raleigh and Dick Whittington, wind vanes and stairways leading to
fantastic viewpoints looking out over the court.
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