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TRAVEL TIPS
WHEN TO GO ABORIGINAL CULTURE & PERMITS
Most of Western Australia offers a temperate climate Transit Permits to visit Indigenous communities are
of four noticeable seasons annually. The Broome granted through the Aboriginal Lands Trust and are
and the Kimberley region has two distinct seasons. designed to help preserve Aboriginal heritage and
The dry season (April to September) brings bright culture. It is best to choose a tour where operators
sunny days and cool nights and the green season already have permission to enter the land.
(October to March) is hot and humid with short WATER SAFETY
Courtesy of Tourism Australiastralia Copyright Tourism Western Au the green season, some attractions may not be Australia has some of the world’s best beaches,
downpours in the late afternoon and evening. During
accessible due to road closures and local flooding.
however care and caution should be exercised
at all times. Please remember to swim between
GETTING AROUND
the red and yellow flags and listen to instructions
BY CAR
Take the time to explore and discover as you make
most prevalent along the Kimberley coastline from
your way through Western Australia by road. We from lifesavers and lifeguards. Marine stingers are
King George Falls offer a selection of suggested driving itineraries, November to April. In remote parts of the Kimberley,
providing you with the freedom to see Western Salt and Freshwater crocodiles are found in
Mitchell Falls Australia at your own pace. See pages 10 to 11 for estuaries, rivers and billabongs, so always observe
Self Drive Holidays and pages 12 to 14 for car hire, warning signs. If you are not sure, do not swim.
Kings Cascade Kununurra campervan and motorhome options.
PERTH
The Kimberley Speed limits apply in all urban areas and highways VISAS & PASSPORTS
Cape Leveque of Western Australia. Travellers should drive at A valid passport is required with at least six
Horizontal Falls
a speed that suits the road, vehicle, weather months validity beyond the intended stay.
Purnululu
Derby Gibb River Rd National Park conditions and driving experience. Avoid driving Travel advice is available from the New Zealand
(Bungle Bungles) INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT after dark as cattle and wildlife often congregate Government Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Broome Halls Creek REGIONAL AIRPORT alongside outback highways. at safetravel.govt.nz.
Cape Villaret ATTRACTION In remote parts of Western Australia, driving slowly
INDIAN OCEAN Fitzroy Crossing RAIL on gravel roads is recommended. TIME
Grea t N o rthern Hwy
Grea t N o r t h ern Hwy Great Sandy Desert ROAD the Kimberley, road closures due to flooding are Standard Time (NZST). Daylight Saving Time is not
Western Australia is 4 hours behind New Zealand
During the summer period (October to March) in
UNSEALED
observed in Western Australia.
common, particularly on unsealed roads. Road
They can be up to 50 metres in length and extra
Port Hedland trains are a unique aspect of travelling in this region. CURRENCY
care should be taken when overtaking. Australian Dollar (AUD).
Karratha NATIONAL PARK &
Mackerel Islands ATTRACTION PASSES ELECTRICITY
240V 50hz. No adapter required.
Exmouth Onslow All visitors must purchase a National Park Pass or
Cape Range Karijini Gibson Desert Attraction Pass prior to entering most National Parks
Ningaloo National Park North-Wes t C oastal Hwy Tom Price National and Conservation Parks. As this fee is not payable SCHOOL HOLIDAYS 2024/25
Reef Park
Coral Bay directly to the accommodation provider or tour Western Australia
operator, and because there are numerous options
Little Sandy Desert available, this fee is not included in the prices featured 7 – 23 Apr, 1 – 16 Jul, 23 Sep – 8 Oct,
Northern Territory 15 Dec 23 – 30 Jan 24
Collier Range on individual accommodation and tour listings in this
Kennedy Range National Park
National Park brochure, unless otherwise specified. For details on the New Zealand
Carnarvon various options available and how to purchase passes, 13 – 28 Apr, 6 – 21 Jul, 28 Sep – 13 Oct,
Shark Bay WESTERN AUSTRALIA visit exploreparks.dbca.wa.gov.au/park-entry-fees and 21 Dec 24 – 26 Jan 25
Monkey Mia Great Northern Hwy exploreparks.dbca.wa.gov.au/attraction-fees.
Denham South Australia DISTANCES BY ROAD (KM)
Wooleen Great Victoria Desert PERTH
417 ALBANY
2240 2597 BROOME
Kalbarri Kalbarri
National Park 175 339 2394 BUNBURY
223 332 2447 52 BUSSELTON
Mullewa Leonora-Gwalia 717 481 2765 673 702 ESPERANCE
Geraldton Coalseam 1253 1653 1370 1414 1466 363 EXMOUTH
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
The Pinnacles Nullarbor Plain 271 342 2495 99 49 709 1513 681 458 831 3468 MARGARET RIVER
New Norcia G r e a t East e rn Hwy 851 1252 1805 1021 1066 1526 709 433 1144 1300 2778 1115 MONKEY MIA
TO ADELAIDE
1270KM Distances should be used as a guide only.
Brand Hwy
Rottnest Island • Perth
Fremantle Wave Rock TEMPERATURE & RAINFALL
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
Yallingup Busselton Stirling Range Fitzgerald River Woody Pink Lake Broome J F M A M J J A S O N D
33
33
Margaret River Walpole-Nornalup National Park National Park Island Middle Temperature (max ºC) 183 177 34 34 31 29 28 30 31 32 33 34
Kendenup
National Park
2
6
19
27
1
25
99
Average rainfall (mm)
1
9
62
Island
Pemberton Denmark
Valley of the Giants Albany
Tree Top Walk
Torbay
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