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Shorebirds at Broome Bird Observatory.

Where to see the largest migration of birds to Australia

The mass migration of the area's shore birds is a V-shaped sight to behold.

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A stunning part of Australia that defies belief

Two thousand stunning kilometres of raw coastline, teeming with wildlife and dotted with islands, reefs, waterfalls and ancient Aboriginal rock art sites.

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The Coral Expeditions Kimberley cruise in Western Australia.

The astonishing local landscape that can only be visited by ship or seaplane

'We only got here twice last year, so we're lucky today,' says our expedition leader.

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Raft Point, Kimberley Coast, Australia.

Australia: Where to see the oldest art on Earth

It's hard to say which is more remarkable, the art or the ancient art gallery.

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Rottnest Island.

Australia's island with a complicated past

War, shipwrecks and Aboriginal burial grounds - Rottnest is an island steeped in history.

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Can Perth become Australia's first true stopover city?

With the mining boom over, Western Australia is placing a new focus on tourism, with Perth at the centre of its efforts.

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Scarborough Beach is a great place to relax.

Perth's most controversial hotel's multimillion-dollar makeover

Perth's famous beach precinct and its landmark 1980s hotel have undergone much-needed makeovers.

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The Gallery Meeting Suites at Intercontinental Perth City Centre boast an impressive terrace.

The Perth hotel that is likely to win your heart

If you don't mind the smaller room size, the hotel's location is definitely a win for visitors to the city.

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Looking for a place of inspiring beauty like nowhere else? Then Western Australia is the place to be. Camp under the stars at Cape Range National Park; take an outback tour to the magnificent Bungle Bungle Range; drive long dazzling coastlines; or just chill-out in city hubs for great food, bars and restaurants. These are what extraordinary holidays are made off.

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Looking for a place of inspiring beauty like nowhere else? Then Western Australia is the place to be. Camp under the stars at Cape Range National Park; take an outback tour to the magnificent Bungle Bungle Range; drive long dazzling coastlines; or just chill-out in city hubs for great food, bars and restaurants. These are what extraordinary holidays are made off.

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