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TRAVEL TIPS

WHEN TO GO ABORIGINAL CULTURE & PERMITS
Most of Western Australia offers a temperate Transit Permits to visit Indigenous communities are
climate of four noticeable seasons annually. The granted through the Aboriginal Lands Trust and are
Broome and the Kimberley region has two distinct designed to help preserve Aboriginal heritage and
seasons. The dry season (April to September) culture. It is best to choose a tour where operators
brings bright sunny days and cool nights and already have permission to enter the land.
the green season (October to March) is hot and
humid with short downpours in the late afternoons GETTING AROUND
and evenings. During the green season, some BY RAIL
attractions may not be accessible due to road Experience the last remaining transcontinental train
closures and local flooding. journey, the Indian Pacific. This amazing rail journey
begins in Perth, traverses Australia from coast to
VISAS & PASSPORTS coast before concluding in Sydney (also operates in
A passport valid for 6 months beyond the intended reverse). See page 14 for Indian Pacific details and
stay is required. A visa is not required for New page 15 for Escorted Rail Tour details.
Zealand passport holders.
King George Falls BY CAR
Travel advice is available from the New Zealand Take the time to explore and discover as you make
Mitchell Falls Government Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade your way through Western Australia by road.
at safetravel.govt.nz.
King Cascade  Kununurra We offer a selection of suggested driving itineraries,
PERTH TIME providing you with the freedom to see Western
The Kimberley Western Australia is 4 hours behind New Zealand Australia at your own pace. See pages 18 and 19
Cape Leveque for Self Drive Holidays and pages 20 and 21 for car
Horizontal Falls Standard Time (NZST). Daylight Saving Time is not
observed in Western Australia. hire options.
Purnululu
Derby Gibb River Rd National Park Speed limits apply in all urban areas and highways of
(Bungle Bungle) INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT CURRENCY Western Australia. Travellers should drive at a speed
Broome Halls Creek REGIONAL AIRPORT Australian Dollar (AUD). that suits the road, vehicle, weather conditions and
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Cape Villaret ATTRACTION their driving experience. Avoid driving after dark
INDIAN OCEAN Fitzroy Crossing RAIL ELECTRICITY as cattle and wildlife often congregate alongside
Grea t N o rthern Hwy
240V 50hz. No adapter required.
Grea t N o r t h ern Hwy Great Sandy Desert ROAD WATER SAFETY In remote parts of Western Australia driving slowly
outback highways
DIRT ROAD
on gravel roads is recommended.
Australia has some of the world’s best beaches,
however care and caution should be exercised During the summer period (October to March) in
Port Hedland at all times. Please remember to swim between the Kimberley, road closures due to flooding are
the red and yellow flags and listen to instructions common, particularly on unsealed roads. Road
Karratha from lifesavers and lifeguards. Marine stingers are trains are a unique aspect of travelling in this region,
most prevalent along the Kimberley coastline from they can be up to 50 metres in length, extra care
Mackerel Islands November to April. In remote parts of the Kimberley, should be taken when overtaking them.
Exmouth Onslow Salt and Freshwater crocodiles are found in
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Cape Range Karijini Gibson Desert estuaries, rivers and billabongs, so always observe SCHOOL HOLIDAYS 2020/21
Ningaloo National Park North-Wes t C oastal Hwy Tom Price National
Reef Park warning signs. If you are not sure, do not swim. Western Australia
Coral Bay 10 – 27 Apr, 4 – 19 Jul, 26 Sep – 11 Oct,
Little Sandy Desert 18 Dec 20 – 31 Jan 21
Northern Territory New Zealand
Collier Range
Kennedy Range National Park 10 – 27 Apr, 4 – 19 Jul, 26 Sep – 11 Oct,
National Park
Carnarvon 19 Dec 20 – 31 Jan 21
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Shark Bay WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Monkey Mia Great Northern Hwy
Denham South Australia DISTANCES BY ROAD (KM)
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Wooleen Great Victoria Desert PERTH ALBANY
417
2240 2597 BROOME
Kalbarri Kalbarri 175 339 2394 BUNBURY
National Park 223 332 2447 52 BUSSELTON
717 481 2765 673 702 ESPERANCE
Mullewa Leonora-Gwalia  1253 1653 1370 1414 1466 363 EXMOUTH
Geraldton Coalseam
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Conservation Park 418 819 1931 589 634 740 381 GERALDTON
337 348 2389 364 410 1081 709 341 HYDEN
594 802 2180 737 784 864 472 162 502 KALGOORLIE
Jurien Bay Kalgoorlie-Boulder  3213 3570 1044 3367 3420 452 92 390 730 3153 KUNUNURRA
Cervantes Indian Pacific 271 342 2495 99 49 709 1513 681 458 831 3468 MARGARET RIVER
The Pinnacles Nullarbor Plain 851 1252 1805 1021 1066 1526 709 433 1144 1300 2778 1115 MONKEY MIA
New Norcia G r e a t East e rn Hwy Distances should be used as a guide only.
TO ADELAIDE
1270KM
Rottnest Island • Perth  TEMPERATURE & RAINFALL
Brand Hwy
Fremantle Wave Rock
Mandurah Hyden Cape Arid GREAT AUSTRALIAN BIGHT Perth J F M A M J J A S O N D
National Park Temperature (max ºC) 30 31 29 25 22 19 18 18 20 22 25 28
Bunbury Albany Hwy  Ravensthorpe  Esperance Cape Le Grand Average rainfall (mm) 7 16 15 44 111 175 169 114 71 51 23 11
Cape Naturaliste National Park Broome J F M A M J J A S O N D
Yallingup Busselton  Stirling Range Fitzgerald River Woody Pink Lake Temperature (max ºC) 33 33 34 34 31 29 28 30 31 32 33 34
Margaret River Walpole-Nornalup National Park National Park Island Middle Average rainfall (mm) 183 177 99 25 27 19 6 2 1 1 9 62
National Park
Kendenup
Island
Pemberton Denmark
Valley of the Giants Albany
Tree Top Walk 
Torbay
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