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PLANNING AHEAD
King George Falls

Mitchell Falls Western Australia is a wonderful place to visit all year round. Before you
PERTH begin your next trip, make sure to read our helpful travel information, to
Kings Cascade  Kununurra ensure you make the most of your time in the Wildflower state of Australia.

The Kimberley
Cape Leveque INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Horizontal Falls
REGIONAL AIRPORT
INDIAN OCEAN Purnululu ATTRACTION
National Park
Derby Gibb River Rd (Bungle Bungles) RAIL
ROAD
Broome Halls Creek UNSEALED
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Cape Villaret
Fitzroy Crossing
Grea t N orthern Hwy
Grea t N o r t h ern Hwy Great Sandy Desert

Port Hedland

Karratha

Mackerel Islands
Onslow
Exmouth
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Cape Range Karijini Gibson Desert
Ningaloo National Park North-We s t C oastal Hwy Tom Price National
Reef Park Northern Territory
Coral Bay Wilanup Lookout, Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park, Margaret River Region Courtesy of Tourism Western Australia
Little Sandy Desert
WHEN TO GO NATIONAL & ATTRACTION PARK PASSES
Collier Range
Kennedy Range National Park Most of Western Australia offers a temperate climate All visitors must purchase a National Park Pass or
National Park with four distinct seasons throughout the year. The Attraction Pass prior to entering most National Parks and
Carnarvon Broome and the Kimberley region has two distinct Conservation Parks. As this fee is not payable directly to
the accommodation or tour operator, and because there
seasons. The dry season (April to September) brings

Great Northern Hwy
Shark Bay WESTERN AUSTRALIA bright sunny days and cool nights and the green are numerous options available, this fee is not included
Monkey Mia season (October to March) is hot and humid with in the prices for accommodation and tour listings in this

Denham South Australia short downpours in the late afternoon and evening. brochure, unless otherwise specified. For details on the
During the green season, some attractions may not be
various options available and how to purchase passes,
Wooleen Great Victoria Desert accessible due to road closures and local flooding. visit exploreparks.dbca.wa.gov.au/fees.
GETTING AROUND ABORIGINAL CULTURE
Take the time to explore and discover as you make Transit permits to visit indigenous communities are
Kalbarri Kalbarri your way through Western Australia by road. We offer granted through the Aboriginal Lands Trust and are
National Park a selection of suggested driving itineraries, providing designed to help preserve Aboriginal heritage and culture.
you with the freedom to see Western Australia at your We recommend always choosing a tour where operators
Mullewa Leonora-Gwalia  own pace. See page 10 and 11 for car hire, page 12 for already have permission to enter the land.
Geraldton Coalseam campervan and motorhome options and page 13 for
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Conservation Park Self Drive Holidays. WATER SAFETY
Travellers should drive at a speed that suits the road, Australia has some of the world’s best beaches, however
vehicle, weather conditions and driving experience. care and caution should be exercised at all times. Please
Jurien Bay Kalgoorlie-Boulder  Avoid driving after dark as cattle and wildlife often remember to swim between the red and yellow flags and
listen to instructions from lifesavers and lifeguards. Marine
Indian Pacific congregate alongside outback highways.
Cervantes stingers are most prevalent along the Kimberley coastline
The Pinnacles During the summer period (October to March) in the from November to April. In remote parts of the Kimberley,
New Norcia G r e a t East e rn Hwy Nullarbor Plain Kimberley, road closures due to flooding are common, Salt and Freshwater crocodiles are found in estuaries,
TO ADELAIDE particularly on unsealed roads. Road trains are a rivers and billabongs, so always observe warning signs.
1270KM unique aspect of travelling in this region. They can be If you are not sure, do not swim.
Brand Hwy
Rottnest Island • Perth  Wave Rock up to 50 metres in length and extra care should be
Fremantle taken when overtaking. ELECTRICITY
Hyden
Mandurah 240V 50hz. No adapter required.
Cape Arid TIME
National Park Western Australia is 4 hours behind New Zealand
Ravensthorpe  Esperance Cape Le Grand GREAT AUSTRALIAN BIGHT Standard Time (NZST). TEMPERATURE & RAINFALL
Bunbury National Park Perth J F M A M J J A S O N D
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Cape Naturaliste
Albany Hwy
Yallingup Busselton  Stirling Range Fitzgerald River Woody Pink Lake Middle VISAS & PASSPORTS Temperature (max ºC) 30 31 29 25 22 19 18 18 20 22 25 28
Margaret River Walpole-Nornalup National Park National Park Island Island All travellers to Australia must carry a passport valid for Average rainfall (mm) 7 16 15 44 111 175 169 114 71 51 23 11
National Park
Pemberton Kendenup at least six months beyond the intended stay. As visa Broome J F M A M J J A S O N D
Denmark information can change at any time, we recommend
Valley of the Giants Albany you seek advice regarding passports, visas, and other Temperature (max ºC) 33 33 34 34 31 29 28 30 31 32 33 34
Tree Top Walk  Average rainfall (mm) 183 177 99 25 27 19 6 2 1 1 9 62
Torbay travel requirements at safetravel.govt.nz
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