| Western Australia is known for its brilliant | | | | really do need a four wheel drive to continue |
| wildflowers, and a walking holiday combined | | | | on. There are walking tours in this region |
| with a rental car is one of the best way to | | | | which are popular. |
| see as much of this diverse state as | | | | |
| possible. There are a large number of parks | | | | There are enough walks close to the city that |
| just waiting to be explored close to the | | | | you can plan day trips and set up in one of |
| capital city of Perth all you need is some | | | | the many camping grounds,or base yourselves |
| preparation, suitable maps and good walking | | | | in the any of the hotels, motels or bed and |
| shoes for a trip of a lifetime. | | | | breakfasts scattered up and down the |
| | | | coastline. |
| As Western Australia covers close to a third | | | | |
| of Australia, there is a lot of walking to be | | | | At close to ten kilometres, the Narrows |
| done here, yet much of the state consists of | | | | Bridge and Causeway offer a great walk |
| desert and remote, wilderness regions. Most | | | | especially popular at night to experience the |
| of the suitable bushwalks are located in the | | | | city lights. Along the beach is one of my |
| south western corner of the state, along the | | | | favourite walks, from Fremantle to Hillarys |
| coastline and within easy driving distance | | | | and taking in all the coastal beauty that |
| from Perth. | | | | Perth has to offer. It stretches along 20 |
| | | | kilometres of pristine coastline and is |
| There are a smaller number of national parks | | | | suitable for any fitness level. |
| here than most states, but you are rewarded | | | | |
| by the walks available, one of the most | | | | Kings Park is the closest park adjoining |
| popular being the Bibbulum Track which is an | | | | Perth, with a circuit walk taking in |
| extraordinary 960 kilometres and spans the | | | | panoramic views of the city and Swan River, |
| coast from Kalamunda through to Albany. Most | | | | and a number of interesting trails taking in |
| would attempt this track in stages, but there | | | | the lovely botanic gardens. About three |
| are many who come from all over the world to | | | | kilometres east from Perth are more scenic |
| complete this peaceful and exhilarating long | | | | parks and gardens found throughout the |
| distance walk. | | | | Burswood Park walk. With eleven lakes |
| | | | scattered along the walk, you are guaranteed |
| The Cape to Cape walk is another favourite, | | | | an abundance of birdlife and beautiful |
| from Hamelin Bay to Cape Leeuwin in the south | | | | scenery. |
| west corner of the state. Taking in a lot of | | | | |
| the breathtaking coastline and a lot more | | | | The upper Swan Valley has some incredible |
| achievable at 29 kilometres, it is an | | | | sights, and located 30 kilometres north east |
| enjoyable walk suitable for most fitness | | | | from Perth, the Hillside Trail takes in the |
| levels. | | | | best this region has to offer. Pack a picnic |
| | | | lunch and head out for the day to enjoy this |
| Another breathtaking walk is the Tree Top | | | | lovely spot. |
| Walk at the Valley of the Giants at Walpole. | | | | |
| The walk at just over 400 metres is above | | | | Walking in Western Australia is an experience |
| tree level and gives you a bird's eye view of | | | | that is hard to match. There are walks for |
| the forest below. For the fit and | | | | beginners through to experienced and such |
| adventurous, you can't go past the Mt Bruce | | | | amazing diversity that you can stay in Perth |
| Summit Walk in the Pilbara region. At six | | | | and walk for weeks, or alternate your holiday |
| hour it takes in some of Western Australia's | | | | from region to region. Head up north to |
| most beautiful scenery. | | | | Broome and walk the coast, or south to the |
| | | | forests and rivers that are just as |
| With many of the walks hundreds of kilometres | | | | breathtaking. Wherever you go, you will be |
| apart, you need to plan your itinerary ahead | | | | destined to experience colour, beauty and |
| based on the walks you really want to do. | | | | plenty of space. |
| Close to 600 kilometres north from Perth is | | | | |
| the Murchison River which offers a lovely | | | | Jenny Brewer is a travel agent whose passion |
| gorge walk. Another 500 kilometres the | | | | is writing. After spending her leisure time |
| Pilbara region also has walks winding through | | | | writing time writing childrens stories, she |
| incredible gorge systems. Further north is | | | | now enjoys writing about travel destinations. |
| too remote to access by campervan and you | | | | |