Western Australia Tourism

Occupying about one-third of the continent,Western Australia is a state of great diversity. Residents of thelargest state are known to be obsessed with the great outdoors.Students quickly become accustomed to the Australian culture and takefull advantage of all Western Australia has to offer. Western Australiaoffers something for everyone. Unspoiled forests along the southerncoastline, the vast expanses of the Kimberlys, the blankets ofwildflowers, and the excitement of a major city are all part of thebeauty and rich frontier heritage of Western Australia. All of thisgives visitors a unique and healthy environment, conducive to study andpersonal growth.



Geographically, Western Australia is surrounded by the Southern Oceanand the Indian Ocean and provides the locals with plenty of surf,sailing, fishing and diving. The Southern Coastal Region offerswineries, rugged coastline, isolated beaches and scenic forests withthe giant Karri, Marri and Tinglewood trees. Visitors to northernWestern Australia will find the outback and a land with unique sceneryshown by the Bungle Bungle in Purnululu National Park. Also, thecoastline of the north is known for its pearling towns, deep-seafishing and world-class coral reefs. The "heartland" of WesternAustralia is home to the wondrous 15 meter high Wave Rock, thePinnacles, north of Cervantes, and a spirited frontier history withghost towns and boomtowns.

Perth, with a population of just over 1 million and a climate similarto the Mediterranean, offers access to key locations in the Pacific Rimand areas along the Indian Ocean. Inland from Perth are the vineyardsof the scenic Swan Valley. The adjacent city of Fremantle, known forhosting the Americans Cup, offers yachting enthusiasts a chance to lookat the boating and fishing museums and to sample seafood in one of therestored Edwardian buildings. The social scene in Western Australia isvery active and accommodating for all. From the modern dance clubs inPerth to the pubs of historic Fremantle, people of any age can find avariety of things to enjoy, such as shopping, live theatre, cinemas,concerts, professional sports and hundreds of restaurants.

Because of its key location on the Pacific Rim, Western Australia isconsidered to be Australia's gateway to Asia, and this ideal locationalso makes a perfect base from which to explore Asia. Also, because oftheir location, Perth and Western Australia are becoming increasinglyimportant to international business and world economic markets.Recognizing this prime location, companies from the U.S. and around theworld are expanding business into Perth and the rest of Australia morenow than ever before. In the future, knowing how to do business inAustralia could be the key to being successful on the Pacific Rim.