Arguably the largest state in the world, Western Australia covers one-third of the Australian continent.

Western Australia is adored for its brilliant blue skies, warm sunny climate and white sandy beaches. It is a land blessed with some of the world's most precious natural phenomena including the dolphins of Monkey Mia, the 350-million-year-old Bungle Bungle range and the towering Karri forests of the South West.

850 kms north of Perth in West Australia, is an attraction that all Australians and visitors alike should see and experience. This is the Dolphins of Monkey Mia. There have now been three generations of these intelligent and quizzical creatures that probably look at us and wonder what we are up to. They have been visiting us for over 30 years now and the current group that frequent the bay area numbers around 100. These wonderful animals will often offer the visitors live fish they have caught - so who is feeding whom?

There is a separate beach area set aside from the feeding location, which is now strictly controlled, to allow people to swim with the dolphins and observe their antics and family interactions. You definitely get the feeling that the dolphins are doing the same. They come into the beach most mornings between 7am and midday and visitors can walk amongst the dolphins in the shallows.

Monkey Mia beach is part of the Shark Bay World heritage region of West Australia, which is home not only to around 400 dolphins but also over 10,000 dugongs. The dugong is one of the two surviving species of sirenains or sea cows left in the world. There is a daily cruise to see, these slow moving "seacows" which departs from the Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort jetty.

Remote and beautiful, the Kimberley Region is accessible to those who have the time and sense of adventure to explore it. There is nothing like it in Australia. From its rugged red ranges with deep gorges scattered with Boab trees to its amazing landforms like the Bungle Bungle (Purnululu National Park) to its spectacular coastline with waterfalls like the Mitchell Plateau.

You can't rush through the Kimberley. It's not possible. A good 7 days minimum is needed to cover the area between Kununurra and Broome and you'll still be missing out on half of it! You'd never forgive yourself if you didn't leave enough time to explore this amazing place.

The Kimberley can be explored in comfort with hotels and station stays available for a good night's sleep, but to see the real Kimberley means getting off the beaten track and sleeping under the stars for a few nights. However, with places like Faraway Bay and El Questro Station the Kimberley is becoming a magnet for those who like to travel in style!

Imagine pulling up to a towering cliff and having a shower under the freshwater waterfall as it cascades straight off the escarpment. Visualize picking fresh oysters off the rocks from your boat (before devouring them) and being able to step off your boat and straight onto a reef after you've watched the tide move out. The Kimberley coast is definitely a holiday in itself.

The Gibb River Road offers spectacular scenery with many gorges, waterfalls and rivers.

The Mitchell Plateau not easily accessed, however it's worth the effort with the tiered falls of the Mitchell Falls. Tours drive or fly in.

The western side of the Kimberley includes Broome, the Buccaneer Archipelago, Cape Leveque and Derby. This area of the Kimberley can be enjoyed all year round, unlike the eastern side which can become quite hot and humid and inaccessible due to floods during the wet season months of November through to April.

The two major towns of Broome and Kununurra are both very different from each other even though located in the same region. Kununurra is an excellent base for exploring the Kimberley, while Broome is a holiday destination in itself.