The Pinnacles: The Pinnacles which are located in Nambung National Park, are undoubtedly one of the State's most unique and interesting attractions. Thousands of limestone pillars, up to 4m tall, rise out of a stark landscape of yellow sand. The Pinnacles are located approximately 29km south of Cervantes and 2km inland from the beach. Dutch sailors saw these limestone outcrops from the sea and thought they were the remains of an ancient city. Half-day tours and full day tours from Perth are available. If driving, a charge of $5.00 per car or $2.00 per bus passenger is payable to enter the National Park.

Monkey Mia: For almost 30 years, 3 generations of wild bottle-nosed dolphins have made a ritual of visiting a remote beach at a small settlement called 'Monkey Mia', 850 kilometres north of Perth.This beach is located in what is now known as the Shark Bay World Heritage region, an area recognised for its unique marine environment and is home to some of the world's near extinct or endangered marine life, including over 10,000 Dugong, the most secure colony of these large air breathing mammals left on earth. Most mornings between 7.00am and mid-day, small groups of dolphins visit the beach to interact with visitors who can walk amongst the dolphins in the shallows and feed them under the supervision of full-time national park rangers.

Rottnest Islands: a very popular day tripper destination noted for its pristine beaches and coastal waters. Originally a prison island, many of the original prison buildings still remain. Home of the unique "quokka" which is a small wallaby. Glass bottom boats offer cruises over the reefs and wrecks that dot the island. On land, bicycles are one of the preferred modes of transport although there are bus tours and guided walks.

Wild Flower Region: Just 3 hours north of Perth by car lies Western Australia's Mid West region. Known to many as the 'wildflower region', this area is home to one of the world's finest collections of flowering plants. In this region (subject to seasonal rains), you can immerse yourself in, and wander through spectacular fields of yellow, pink and white coloured everlasting daisies during the season (late July - early September), and marvel at the well-known wreath flower (Leschenaultia macrantha). The Kalbarri National Park boasts 800 species of flowering shrubs and between June and November in the Eneabba and Arrowsmith River areas, you will find national parks amidst sandplain country that offer flora as spectacular as it is varied. During the season, wildflower walks are conducted daily from the Western Flora Caravan Park.

Average Monthly Rainfall & Maximum and Minimum Temperatures Climate:Spring and summer (September to February) are hot so wear cool clothing. Autumn and winter (March to August) are mild to warm so light to medium weight clothes are useful.