A while ago, Australia's wildfires attracted the attention of the whole world, and large areas of mountain forests were destroyed, rare animals were killed and injured, and people were displaced. Thinking of the unforgettable trip to Western Australia in 2019 is even more precious, all the beautiful scenery is still vividly remembered, looking forward to one day reuniting with these beautiful scenery and animals in the future, if you have the opportunity, you must go to Western Australia again!
Day 1: First impressions of Perth
【Perth Swan Valley】
From Sydney Airport to Perth, it takes two or three hours to get there. When I was doing my homework before coming, I heard that the Swan Valley here is famous - friends who like fine wine must not miss it! This is Western Australia's oldest wine region, with renowned wineries, restaurants and stunning natural beauty, and most importantly, it can be reached in just 25 minutes by car from the city of Perth and even closer to the airport, just 10 minutes. And the perfect way to enjoy the wonderful scenery of Swan Valley is nothing more than to travel by car, there are special food and wine ring paths for people to enjoy the wineries, cafes and wineries of Swan Valley, and you can also get off the bus to feast on high-end restaurants! After eating and drinking, you can enjoy the unique style of Swan Valley by visiting the nearby shops selling fresh local souvenirs and handicrafts
Of all the wineries, Sandoffordeau is the most unmissable, founded in 1840, it is one of the oldest and largest private wineries in Western Australia. It is home to one of the largest tasting rooms in Western Australia, and anyone who is related to wine can find it here, not only shandufu's own wines, but also the top pure wines from all over the world for visitors to taste!
Tips: It takes 25 minutes to get to Swan Valley from perth city and around 10 minutes from Perth Airport.
Day 2: Visit nature
【Lancelin】
Lancelin, a small fishing town between the sea and the dunes, is located in the northern region of Perth, a 1.5-hour drive from Perth. Although the town is small, it has a long natural coastline, and the nearby sea areas are well protected and have perfect water quality, so you must experience swimming, fishing, boating, and small boats and other water activities here, equipment rental is quite convenient! Not only that, but the wreckage of 14 boats along the town's coastline is open to diving enthusiasts for exploration, and it is also famous in the world. There are also crystal white sand dunes in Lancelin, one of the largest sand dunes in Western Australia, so in addition to water sports, you can also experience sandboarding, sand racing drivers, sand motorcyclists and quad riders, with the Indian Ocean as a backdrop, enjoying the scenery in 45 minutes! If you just want to enjoy the beauty of Lancelin, you can also choose to go to the commanding heights of the dunes and look down on the scenery below. Because the waters around Lancelin are well protected and the marine life here is also abundant, sea lions and dolphins visit the coastline almost every day. Birds and flowers also love the ecological environment here, inhabiting and thriving.
Tips: 1.5 hours drive from Perth.
【Cervantes】
Foodie friends pay attention! Next up is the Indian Rock Shark Seafood Base in Cervantes, a famous lobster treatment plant! And this lobster factory is a family business, which has been in business for three generations, so the reputation is very good. Today's boss not only simply runs the lobster treatment plant, but also knows how curious everyone is about it, so he specially designed a catering tourist attraction in the factory - lobster fishing house, which can allow people to visit the factory and taste the freshest seafood feast, and even launched a deep-sea exploration schedule such as sea lion tour and lobster catching tour! The taste of fishing while eating is so fresh that people can't stop eating!
Tips: About 2 hours drive from Perth.
【Lampang National Park】
Lampang National Park, home to one of Australia's most wondrous natural attractions: the Pinnacles Of Tropicana Desert, is located right in the middle of the park, with thousands of huge stone pillars standing in the ever-moving yellow sand, forming a natural desert landscape. Reaching up to 3.5 meters high, these stone pillars are intricately shaped, some are like sword blades, sharp, and some resemble the shape of ancient tombs, which is amazing and the creator's ingenuity. In the early days, there was a rich sea life here, as some studies say, human beings evolved from marine life, and with the accumulation of changes, shell lime washed into this area from the sea, and then weathered into the rock spire that rises from the ground today, and everyone who comes here will not be shocked and impressed by the magic of nature!
tips: 17 km from Indian Rock Lobster Seafood Base Camp.
Day 3: Kalbarri with Pink Lake
【Kalbarri Nature Park】
Kalbarri, a picturesque seaside town, is a place where even locals are keen to vacation because of the four seasons of spring and the sunny appearance all year round. Swimming, fishing, diving, going out to sea, watching the sea, listening to the sea breeze, riding a horse and cycling to explore the Grand Canyon are all part of the list, and Calbary Nature Park is a representative of the original and wild.
The "Window of Nature" is one of the most classic spots here: a natural reddish-brown arch, the weathered rock has been blown open a hole, like a window, high above, through which you can see the magnificent canyon scenery, like opening a magical window to nature! If you look down on the park on an airplane, it feels as if the scene from 4 million years ago has been recreated again, and the panoramic red sandstone is amazing!
When I went to Kalbarri Nature Park in 2019, I saw that the skywalk was still under construction and was expected to open in 2020. When the time comes, you can feel the magnificence of the Murchisen River on the air walk, see how it flows through the canyon, and how it shapes the landscape. The last time I went, the luckiest thing was nothing more than catching the spring blossoms, seeing all kinds of creatures and plants, and the space between heaven and earth was like a picture scroll.
Tips: 7 hours drive from Perth
【Pink Lake】
What color should the lake supposedly be? It may be as emerald green as a jewel, perhaps as blue as the sky, or as pure and white as salt, but Hutt Lagoon in Western Australia has one of the few pink lakes in the world. Especially during the flood season, the pink and tender make people can't believe their eyes! In fact, Pink Lake is a salt lake rich in β- carotene. Not only can you get a close look at the Pink Lake on the ground, but you can also step on the lake to feel its magic, or take a small plane to enjoy the panoramic view of the Pink Lake in the air! The pink lake under the foot of the plane seems to have become a geometric work of modern art masters, the dividing line on the shore of the lake is extremely clear, and the lake surface that has been regularly "cut" looks quite futuristic! Looking at the incredible scene in front of you, I suddenly felt that all the internet celebrity attractions would seem to be eclipsed in front of the Pink Lake.
Tips: 45 minutes drive from the small town of Kalbarri.
Day 4: The living Rottnest Island
【Short-tailed dwarf kangaroo】
Take rottnest express's ferry to Rottnest Island, an A-class nature reserve where all the animals and vegetation on the island are protected by law, so wildlife must not be disturbed by anyone or for any purpose, and can only be in contact with them at a safe distance. Therefore, the picturesque scenery, coupled with the mild and humid Mediterranean climate and floral vegetation, you can not only experience the unique lazy temperament of the island on a bicycle, but also choose a variety of thrilling activities, snorkeling, skydiving, going to sea... And my first experience here was knocked down by cuteness! Because the whole island is full of short-tailed dwarf kangaroos! This is unique in the entire world, and all of a sudden, Rottnest Island becomes a "moe island". Before seeing their pictures on the Internet, friends often think that they are fat mice, but in fact, if you look closely, they really have a childcare bag! Photos with short-tailed dwarf kangaroos, no matter how bright the smile will be slightly inferior, because their smiles are too standard, the heart is cute ~ but want to take photos with the little cute people also have to follow many precautions, such as not using food or water to induce them to get close to humans, to wait for their active and friendly interaction; to keep a certain distance from the little cute, so use the selfie stick as much as possible to take a group photo; do not put the camera too close, the wallabies and people, must have their own little "privacy" and "safe distance", So take a good photo and put down the camera to play with them for a while, maybe you will see them laughing even more happily!
【Skydiving】
The skydiving here is the same as "The Wife's Romantic Trip"! Rottnest Island's skydive geronimo is the only place in Western Australia that offers an island skydiving experience, offering a panoramic view of the entire island from a height of 10,000 meters: the idyllic and quiet island scenery, the crystal clear blue-green waters, and the feeling of embracing the world at a high altitude is really refreshing! And you can choose what height you want to jump from, 10,000 feet, 14,000 feet or 15,000 feet, and finally land on the white sand. The wind blows from the high sky through the cheeks, so the invigorating feeling even makes people want to jump again immediately after landing, if there is a next chance, be sure to challenge the highest height!
【Luxury Lobster Cruise Tour】
The luxury lobster cruise, which lasts two and a half hours, is different from the previous trip to sea, and you can catch lobster yourself on a rottnis cruise ship! A variety of wild seafood caught will be cooked live by the crew on board, the largest lobster can be made into sashimi, the rest can be grilled, accompanied by fresh oysters, salmon, and Western Australian wines, and secretly, wine and soda are served in unlimited quantities. And the professional crew will also introduce the food culture of Western Australia while cooking, as a seafood control, I am floating on the sea, basking in the sun, smelling the aroma, there is no happier thing!
【Beach Accommodation】
Biggest surprise on land – stay at discovery rottnest island resort, located at pinky beach on Rottnest Island. It is said that this is one of the most comfortable and scenic beaches along the Coast of Australia, and the resort is just behind the iconic dunes. Here the traditional hotel model is transformed into a neat and clean eco-friendly eco tent! It meets the needs of visitors to get close to nature and guarantees a high standard of living: each luxury tent has a well-equipped suite, a beach club and an abundance of drinks and entertainment. If you want to relax quietly here, you might as well go to the resort's seaside and enjoy the sunset. The sea breeze blows, the stars and moon rise into the sky, and the beautiful experience in Western Australia seems to have just happened in the last second...
Tips: Half an hour boat ride from Perth.
Day 5: Fremantle
【Fremantle Market】
When you come to Fremantle Market, you can say that you can experience what the ultimate market in Western Australia looks like! With more than 100 years of history, both tourists and locals see it as a cultural symbol, the bustling market was built in 1897, both architecture and content are a blend of ancient and modern: in 1975 it was listed as one of the historical places of interest by the Australian National Heritage Board, and there are currently 150 vendors open in Victoria's ancient buildings from Friday to Sunday, with fresh local produce, local food, and special goods brought by Aboriginal people. There are also musicians and artists performing here... The rich and wonderful street market makes people feel the enthusiasm and the joy of following the local customs as soon as they come here
tips: 50 minutes by boat from Rottnest Island.
Day 6: Return to Perth
【Shorewater Bay】
Before returning to Perth, Shorewater Bay in Western Australia is not to be missed and can be reached by Rockingham Wildlife Cruises ferry. There are beautiful coastal scenery here, but there is also a dedicated tourist ferry service that can take you into the most pristine uninhabited island of Western Australia. Watch dolphins chase the boat and play, seals lazily bask in the sun, experience feeding the smallest blue penguins, seagulls, pelicans and seabirds soar freely, and if the climate and weather permit, you can also go to the sea to dance with dolphins. The beauty of nature makes people look at it, and you are afraid of missing something wonderful!
Will think of the 6 days in Western Australia is not long, not short, as beautiful as a dream, primitive and wild is the typical adjective here, but the art and culture of modern architecture is not inferior, wonderful, stunning, surprise, in Western Australia completely harvested! I hope that Australia will recover its former beauty after the disaster, and the animals will find their own homeland for survival, so that the paradise scenery can be browsed around, and life is fortunate, but so ~ ~