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May 1st, 2001
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Esperance & Bay of Isles
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One of the many towns around Australia with a distinct French heritage (which gave the town its name), Esperance is full of history
Goldfields Region
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It was because of an Irish immigrant who stumbled upon gullies lined with gold that the towns and industry in the area exist today.
Peel Region
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Much closer to Perth than the southwest, but with a similar feel but a style all its own, the Peel is only an hour away by car.
Great Southern Region
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WA’s original settlement, the Albany area was a penal colony even before the existence of the Swan River settlement that would become Perth
Pilbara Region
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The lack of cloud cover and moisture in the air means that the heat from the day evaporates out of the ground and it isn’t out of place to see frost.
Mid West Region
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Today, with the gold rush long gone, they fulfil their current purposes as storage and transport bases for the huge grain and livestock industries.
Heartlands Region
Things to do
Drive through the charming Avon Valley National Park. The roads ...
South West Region
Things to do
Drive or hike around the southern forests, where you'll see ...
May 1st, 2001
Great Southern Region
Things to do
Explore the agricultural history in Katanning and Kojonup, where a ...
May 1st, 2001
Perth Region
Things to do
Cruise the wineries of the Swan Valley. In between tasting, ...
May 1st, 2001
Mid West Region
Things to do
Tour the Wildflower Agricultural area and look over fields of ...
May 1st, 2001
Esperance & Bay of Isles
Things to do
Tour Cape Le Grand National Park. Look over the Great ...
May 1st, 2001