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Distances between towns stretch out in Western Australia, and time seems to slow down, much more than in other parts of the country. Over the years, this unspoiled, sparsely populated region has remained under the radar. But, as our specialists will tell you, there’s much to experience here, including four UNESCO World Heritage Sites. You can stop in offbeat towns with raffish convict backstories, such as Fremantle or Albany. There are the karri-forested winelands of the Margaret River region, and the rock formations of Kalbarri National Park. And, some of the area’s greatest treasures lie underwater: Ningaloo Marine Park is home to a healthy fringing reef that witnesses annual whale shark migrations.

Our specialists know Western Australia’s sights extremely well and can plan you a comprehensive tailor-made trip starting from the main gateway, the gleaming city of Perth. They’ll offer their recommendations for how to spend your time in and around the state capital (including its best beaches), but they’ll also encourage you to explore beyond the city. You could get a taste of the Outback on walking trails and canoe or boat tours through national parks such as Cape Range (a peninsula hewn with caves, canyons, and gorges). Drive through Nambung National Park with its otherworldly limestone pinnacles, or wind down completely in World Heritage-listed Shark Bay.