The Cooee Travel Journal — Western Australia

Perth & Western Australia
Travel Guides

From Rottnest Island quokkas to Margaret River wines, the Pinnacles Desert to the Kimberley coast — expert guides to Australia's most extraordinary state.

10 guides — updated for 2026
Food & Wine Margaret River vineyard rows in Western Australia
12 min

Margaret River Wine & Food Guide 2026

Australia's most celebrated wine region. Leeuwin Estate, Vasse Felix, Cape Mentelle — plus surf breaks, ancient forests, artisan cheese, and the best cellar door experiences for every budget.

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Destinations Fremantle harbour and heritage architecture Western Australia
9 min

Fremantle Guide 2026 — The Complete 'Freo' Experience

Fremantle Prison, the markets, Little Creatures Brewery, South Beach — why Perth's bohemian port city deserves a full day of its own, and exactly how to spend it.

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Adventure Ancient limestone pinnacles rising from yellow sand in Nambung National Park WA
8 min

The Pinnacles Desert Day Trip from Perth

Thousands of ancient limestone pillars rising from golden sand dunes in Nambung National Park — 2.5 hours north of Perth. How to get there, what to expect, and why the sunset stargazing tour is the best version.

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Destinations Crystal-clear Indian Ocean water at a Perth beach Western Australia
7 min

Perth's Best Beaches 2026 — A Local's Guide

197km of Indian Ocean coastline, from Cottesloe's iconic heritage groyne to the surf-perfect breaks of Scarborough and the family-calm waters of City Beach — ranked and reviewed for 2026.

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Food & Wine Swan Valley wine tasting at cellar door Western Australia
8 min

Swan Valley Wine Tour Guide 2026

Australia's oldest wine region is just 30 minutes from Perth CBD. A full-day guide to the Sweet Temptations Trail — cellar doors, chocolate factories, nougat shops, and river cruises through WA's most scenic wine country.

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Nature Kings Park and Botanic Garden Perth with Swan River and city skyline view
6 min

Kings Park & Perth City Walks Guide

One of the world's largest inner-city parks — 400 hectares of native bushland with the Federation Walkway treetop bridge, DNA Tower views, Aboriginal Nyoongar cultural tours, and the best picnic spots in Perth.

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Nature & Wildlife Western Australia wildflower season with vibrant spring blooms
9 min

WA Wildflowers 2026 — When, Where & How to See Them

Western Australia's wildflower season (August–October) is one of the world's great natural spectacles. Over 12,000 species, many found nowhere else on Earth. The complete guide to planning your wildflower road trip.

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Wildlife Humpback whale breaching off the coast of Western Australia
8 min

Whale Watching in Western Australia 2026

From swimming with whale sharks at Ningaloo Reef to humpback encounters off Perth and Albany's southern right whales — WA's whale watching season (June–December) covers the world's best encounters.

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Culture Aboriginal rock art and cultural heritage in Western Australia
10 min

Aboriginal Culture Tours in Perth & WA 2026

Perth stands on the ancient Country of the Whadjuk Noongar people — 45,000 years of living culture. Go Cultural Aboriginal Tours, Derbal Nara River walks, and the WA Museum Boola Bardip — your guide to respectful cultural experiences.

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Ningaloo, Kimberley & Beyond

The Coral Coast, the Kimberley gorges, the South West forests — WA is Australia's largest state. More guides launching soon.

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