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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.
Heartlands Region
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When European settlers moved out from Perth in search of farmland, the area we now call the wheatbelt was a vast bushy plain.
Perth Region
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Rather than riding the Roaring Forties to reach their targets of the Spice Islands of Southeast Asia, many were blown all the way to the reefs and rocks of the WA coast.
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.
South West Region
May 1st, 2001
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The South West region is as picturesque to get to as it is to stay at — a nice drive down the highway just two or three hours from Perth.
Esperance & Bay of Isles
Things to do
Tour Cape Le Grand National Park. Look over the Great ...
Heartlands Region
Things to do
Drive through the charming Avon Valley National Park. The roads ...
May 1st, 2001
Perth Region
Things to do
Cruise the wineries of the Swan Valley. In between tasting, ...
May 1st, 2001
Pilbara Region
Things to do
Explore the dirt tracks and trails that stretch across the ...
May 1st, 2001