Journey to Western Australia: 6 experiences not to be missed

THE‘Australia It is one of the states that people name more often when fantastic on dream travel. In this choice it certainly affects the fact that it is such a distant destination and with a fauna and a flora so different from ours, with animals such as the kangaroos, the koalas and quokka That, at least once in a lifetime, the idea of ​​being able to reach it probably tied up everyone. We at iodonna We were lucky enough to visit a part of the Western Australia And this is the second part of our travel story linked to the westernmost part (Here the story of the first part of the journey). We selected some experiences who have no only dealing with kangaroos and quokka, but who have the same impressed and that we are pleased to suggest as a business to do if you plan a trip to Western Australia.

1. Take a boat ride to admire the dolphins in Mandurah

The city of Mandurah is an hour from Perth. It was originally known as Riginately known as Manjoogoordep, and Mandurah means “meeting place of the heart”. In 2023 it was rewarded as Best tourist city in Australia. It is easy to understand why: it is a city with many waterways and It hosts almost a hundred dolphins. For this reason it is advisable to take a boat ride and see them play and jump out of the water to the passage of the boat. During the path that starts from the Molo del Manurah Boardwalk you can also admire one of the famous Giants of Mandurah (The Mandurah giants), made by the Danish activist Thomas Dambo with recycled wood. To tell curiosity about dolphins, which are about a hundred, aboard the boat MANDURH Cruises Giant & Dolphin Sightseeing There are biologists and marine biologists.

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Among the wonders of Margaret River must certainly be included the Boranup forest, in the Naturalist Leeuwin National Park. To let yourself be carried away on an adventurous journey you can book an electric quad trip. We have been in this historical land, where only the Aborigines lived, with the guides of Ecoadventures. Between Very high and very ancient eucalyptus trees and meeting on the road specimens of lizard with a blue languageyou come to admire the point where The Indian Ocean and the Antarctic Ocean meet.

3. Take the train on the Busselton pier and visit the Sottomarino Observatory

The Busselton pier, with its almost 2 km long, It is the longest wooden pier of the southern hemisphere And it is the second longest wooden pier in the world. On the pier you can make a Giro in electric trainenjoying the 360 ​​degree view of the protected waters of Geographe Bay. At the end of the pier, it is possible to visit theSubmarine observatoryto admire life under the surface from the windows, going down eight meters.

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Arrived at the entrance of the Cave of ngilgiget ready to embark on a journey in time and stay with your mouth open while you go down to the heart of the cave. You will be amazed by majestic stalactites, stalagmites and helipted. The latter are particular types of speleotemi, formations characterized by curved, branched and, sometimes oriented forms, not following the direction of gravity. The Ngilgi cave was discovered by the Europeans in 1899. The discovery is commonly attributed to Edward Dawson, William Curtis and Fred Seymour, who came across the entrance while looking for wild horses and dingo puppies. Local Aborigines, the Wardandi, were already aware of of the existence of the cave before then.

5. Make a guided tour of the Cape Leeuwin lighthouse

The Lighthouse of Cape Leeuwin is a Historical lighthouse absolutely to visit. AND The highest in continental Australia: measures 39 meters. It is located at the southwater point of Australia, on the tip of a spectacular peninsula where the Antarctic Ocean and the Indian Ocean meet. From the top, you can admire a spectacular view of the promontory and its jagged coast. Is one of the best terrestrial observation points for thesighting of whales from May to September. Twenty -two ships wrecked near Capo Leeuwin before the lighthouse came officially inaugurated in 1896 And since then only one shipwreck has occurred.

6. Create a perfume in the Vasse Virgin company

Vasse Virginlocated in the famous Margaret River wine region, is a company that produces 100% natural products for skin care. The owners of the activity, Edwina and Louis jokes, they were able to transform a problem into a resource. After receiving the diagnosis of eczema for their three childrenand the doctor’s request not to use soaps, They understood that the only way to be sure that the products were healthy was producing them at home. Thus they started experimenting with extra virgin olive oil and created their soap line. It was born so vasse

How to reach Western Australia

Among the best ways to reach Western Australia we point out the airline Singapore Airlineswhich stops in Singapore, from where you can then take theplane for perth. The flights that currently connect Italy to Singapore are daily from Milan Malpensa and 4 a week from Rome Fiumicino (Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday). In addition to being able to take advantage of the entertainment Krisworld on board, with films, video games and radio programs, from July 2023 the passengers of all classes, including the Premium Economy and the economy, can take advantage of the Unlimited free wi-fijust register before getting on board. For the choice of the menu there is also the possibility to select Many options of “special” mealsthey range from vegans and vegetarians to diabetic or lactose intolerant menus.

Where to eat in the western Australia

de’sendent
It is an intimate and refined restaurant of the chef Evan Hayter and of Ann Spencera Margaret River. Here, in the open kitchen, dishes are prepared where innovation, creativity and seasonal raw materials are mixed. A joy for the palate. The restaurant is an evolution of their first project, the Arrhythmia Summer winery, with a touch of originality and renewed passion.

Wild Hop Brewing Company
It is an artisan brewery of Yallingupfamily management. In 2012, they were lucky enough to live in a splendid 50 acres property in Wildwood Road, a tortuous and wooded country road, with an unmistakable charm, which winds through the picturesque Yallingup hills. This is where their beers rich in character and flavor are needed, with an exceptional view and a relaxing atmosphere.

GlenArty Road Cellar Door and Restaurant
The Glenarty Road Cellar Door and Restaurant is located a Margaret River And it combines creative wines and local seasonal products. They love the term “agricultural”, they see it as a way of thinking lateral and of being reactive to what mother nature offers us. They adopt this approach, which goes from the earth to the glass and from the field to the product, ensuring that what is tasted is a faithful representation of the place, the season and a pinch of science.

Cogee Common
The philosophy of the Ciogee Common restaurant of Fremantle It is “from the garden to the table”. The seasonal menus and tasting menus here are based on the products of their production, collected daily. What cannot grow, grind or ferment, acquire it from local and sustainable producers, who share their commitment for clean and ethical food production.

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