Explore Western Australia

Explore Western Australia

Sunday, 29 December 2013

The Gap & Natural Bridge, Albany

The massive power of the Southern Ocean has created the spectacular rock formations of The Gap and Natural Bridge near Albany in the Torndirrup National Park.
See the waves rush in and out with tremendous ferocity, and watch the waves surge along the sheer cliff drop.





















Thursday, 26 December 2013

Dog Rock, Albany

Dog Rock, this huge granite outcrop near the town centre of Albany. It is a must-do stop on any trip to Albany and is a popular place for that great holiday photograph. There’s even a dog collar painted around this iconic Albany tourism attraction.
Dock Rock is located on Middleton Beach Road, and a two minute walk from the town centre.
Albany is a four and a half hour drive from Perth or you can fly there in an hour and a half.


Monday, 23 December 2013

The Super Pit, Kalgoorlie

- The Super Pit is the biggest gold open pit mine in Australia.

-  Currently, the Super Pit is approximately 3.5km long, 1.5km wide and more than 440m deep.

- The Super Pit produces up to 850,000 ounces of gold every year and its operation far outweighs any other mining centre in Australia.

- Each year Kalgoorlie contributes to a significant amount of the world’s total gold production and helps Australia to be the 3rd largest Gold producer in the world, behind South Africa and the Unites States.

- The public lookout is open from 7:00am to 9:00pm daily.











Friday, 20 December 2013

The Wheatbelt Region

The Wheatbelt Region comprises an area of 154 862 square kilometres, more than twice the size of Tasmania. The region is home to over 69,000 people, making it the third most populous region in the State.







Thursday, 19 December 2013

Wave Rock, Hyden

Wave Rock (Hyden, Western Australia) is a natural rock formation that is shaped like a tall breaking ocean wave.