Explore Western Australia with YHA

You’ll find wildflower-carpeted national parks, legendary dive spots, postcard-worthy coastal towns and beach after beach (after beach) on a memorable road trip from Perth to Broome. 

The vast, remote wilderness of the Kimberley is one of Western Australia's greatest treasures. Beginning in Broome, the region's coastal capital, we cover the highlights of this rugged landscape and some essential info for first-time visitors.

While still possessing some of the neatly sectioned off parks and reserves of other states, the wild expanse of Western Australia features many long-distance trails and cross country dirt tracks. Here's our top picks for mountain biking in WA.

In Australia, you can have your big-city fix and a dose of nature, too. Beyond the city buzz, you’ll find a peaceful pocket of wilderness and wildlife just a short hop away at nearby national parks, from rainforests and waterfalls to wild beaches and coral reefs. You might even see a kangaroo or two! So pack some snacks and sunscreen and hit the trails at these must-see national parks near major Aussie cities.

Brimming with heritage and scenic vistas, Western Australia and the Northern Territory are richly entwined with Aboriginal culture and knowledge. These are two of the most immersive areas to learn about Indigenous Australians, and visitors are spoilt for choice when it comes to amazing adventures unique to the region.

You don’t need a mining magnate’s bulging bank account to see the best of the west, if you follow these hot tips...

LGBTQIA+ festivals and events are back, and there's something for everyone! From quiet reflections at multi-artform exhibitions to dancing and partying in step with a parade, there's no shortage of ways to celebrate queer identities and experiences with these festivities around the country!

From wildlife to wilderness, Australia has no shortage of magnificent sights and epic experiences to discover. To help you make the most of your time Down Under we’ve rounded up 20 iconic things you have to tick off your Aussie bucket list.

Love the adrenaline rush that comes with staring down some roaring rapids? From fun day trips to epic, off-grid river odysseys, Australia has plenty of spots to get stuck into a froth-filled white water rafting adventure.

If you’re a lover of long walks over dunes, along windswept cliffs or with the tide lapping at your ankles, you may have come to the right place. In this article, we've dug up some of the best coastal and beach walks across Australia.

Love doing your exploring with a paddle in hand? Us too. From sleepy canoe trips down wide, still rivers, to epic multi-day kayak trips to the country's wildest waterways, adventure's never far away when there's paddling involved. And the free upper body work out doesn't hurt either! Read on for a selection of the finest canoeing and kayaking adventures in Australia.

Australia might not be home to the world’s highest peaks, but we sure have an incredible variety of mountains worth hiking. Here are just six spectacular summits to bag across the country and make it back to ground level in time for dinner.

Meteorite craters, coral spawnings and eye-popping pink lakes — Australia hosts some of the planet’s most mind-blowing natural phenomena. Whether you’re a science enthusiast, a thrill seeker or you just love nature, add these awe-inspiring spectacles to your Aussie itinerary.

Educate yourself on everything you need to know about the world's happiest animal... And enjoy some heart-warming photos while you're at it!

As the majestic mammals set off on their epic mid-year migration, let YHA help you to discover the best places to spot them.

Enjoy the pristine beaches and crystal-clear waters and meet the famous Quokkas!

You can now visit one of Western Australia’s must-do attractions! Visit the Willie Creek Pearl Farm on this truly awesome half-day tour from Broome!

The only place in Aus where you can swim with whale sharks! Enjoy close encounters with loads of marine life including dugongs, turtles, dolphins, and even manta rays.