The most beautiful itineraries to do starting from Perth and Western Australia. What to visit for excursions in contact with nature both on the beach and inland, read the post.
With an average of 265 sunny days per year, the inhabitants of the state capital ofWestern Australia they can really consider themselves lucky. Apart from a couple of colder months (between July and September), the climate a Perth it is very mild and allows many outdoor activities to be carried out almost all year round.
And how to spend an unforgettable weekend in one of the most isolated cities in the world, if not going a few days camping just a couple of hours from home, armed with barbeque, Marshmallows, and in the company of friends? Here are three ideas for an outdoor weekend to satisfy everyone: lovers of the sea, the mountains, and relaxation in contact with nature.
Jurien Bay and the Pinnacle Desert
Jurien Bay is a seaside town 220 km north of Perth, reachable in a few hours by car. The most characteristic campground in the area (about $ 10 per car), located a few miles north of the town along the Indian Ocean Drive, is nothing more than a series of small open spaces, hidden among the sand dunes that lead to the sea. If you are lucky and arrive early, you will be able to camp near the ocean shore and fall asleep lulled by the sound of the breaking waves.
Jurien Bay is the perfect location for the lovers of the sea, kitesurfing and canoeing. One of the attractions of the area, not to be missed for any reason, are the famous The Pinnacles (or Pinnacles Desert), which are located at the extremities of Nambung National Park, just south of Jurien Bay. It is a desert area characterized by the presence of thousands of rock formations similar in shape and size to the menir, whose height can reach four meters.
Stirling Range National Park
Stirling Range is a national park 340km south-east of Perth. Among the various hills and mountains that rise within the park, Bluff Knoll is certainly the most famous peak: with its 1099 m above sea level, it is also the highest peak in the southern part of Western Australia. The view from the top is truly breathtaking: you can admire the extension of the park's mountains and, if you are lucky and the sky is clear, you can see the coast in front of the town of Albany.
The climb is not particularly demanding and does not require a high level of fitness. There and back are about 6km, a journey that ends easily in three / four hours. The closest campground is about 30km from the base, and costs $ 25 per car. Advice: bring lots of water and don't forget a slightly padded and windproof jacket.
Wave Rock and Mulka cave
Wave rock is a natural rock formation that resembles in all respects a 'giant wave (another 14 meters long and 110 meters long) which is about to break. The rock is part of the Hayden Wildlife Park and is located near the town of Hyden, a four hour drive east of Perth. The campground nearest is a few minutes walk from the "wave" (prices range between $ 10 and $ 25).
Another (free) attraction not to be missed is the Mulka cave, where it is still possible to admire traces of Aboriginal art along the walls and ceiling. The name Mulka is linked to an Aboriginal legend. Mulka was the illegitimate son of a "forbidden couple" who had been forbidden to marry. It is said that the punishment for the parents, guilty of breaking the law, was giving birth to a son with cross eyes: Mulka. Because of this, the boy was unable to accurately throw the rod during hunting trips, so much so that frustrated by the situation, he began to hunt and feed on the children of the village, sowing terror among the inhabitants. The cave, where very large handprints can be observed, was his refuge.
