The best time to visit Perth is spring (September and November), hands down. The wildflowers are in full bloom, there are whale-watching opportunities, and the weather is absolutely perfect for outdoor activities. Plus, it’s not peak season, so you’ll avoid the crowds that come with major school holidays. Winter’s a different story, as it’s rainy…
Booking a manta ray tour in Coral Bay is an absolute must. Honestly, you can’t say you visited this side of the Ningaloo if you don’t do that tour. Sorry, we don’t make the rules. Most manta ray tours are truly excellent, with heaps of 5-star reviews. So, it’s tempting to just pick the cheapest…
Doing a road trip from Perth to Exmouth is a bucket list item for most. There are over 1,300 kilometres of Western Australia’s rugged coastal scenery and top attractions on the way. With some of the most ancient lands in the world, Western Australia boasts rich landscapes, wildlife interactions, dinosaur footprints, living Aboriginal culture and…
Augusta is the place where whale watching, maritime history, and small-town vibes, meets stunning landscapes, caves and forests! Tucked away at the southwestern tip of the Western Australia, it’s a 3.5-hour drive from Perth. This makes it absolutely perfect for a weekend getaway or the start of a nice road trip. Must-do things here include…
Most tours that take you from Perth to Exmouth are very similar. They are the best option for travellers who want to explore the coast from Perth to Exmouth without doing all the driving (it’s a looong drive, 1300 km just one way). Most of their itineraries are similar too. They stop in places like…
Busselton is a holiday resort town just a 2.5-hour drive from Perth. It’s the go-to destination for a relaxing getaway with a bit of adventure. This town is famed for its Jetty (the longest in the Southern Hemisphere) and the underwater ecosystem that lives there. Exploring the Busselton Jetty is an adventure in itself (it…
Albany is where you go to find experiences you won’t get anywhere else in Western Australia. Nestled on the southwest coast, Albany has a blend of rich historical significance, wild and untamed beauty, plus a vibrant food and wine scene that’s hard to match. Plus, it’s a 4.5-hour drive from Perth, making it the perfect…
Western Australia is the biggest state in the country, with SO many bucket-list things to do and mind-blowing places to see… It’s easy for FOMO to creep in. We know this from experience! In fact, we moved into a caravan in 2020 to be able to road trip our way around, and now we’ve spent…
Salt and Charcoal is thrilled to announce the acquisition of the popular Australian travel website Redz Australia (redzaustralia.com), formerly known as Red Nomad OZ. For nearly six years, Redz Australia, created by the adventurous travel author, Marion Halliday, has captured the hearts of travel enthusiasts through its outback focussed blog posts, rich storytelling and stunning…
We’ve been living on the road for the past 3 years, and of all the places we’ve explored, nothing compares to the variety of landscapes found in Western Australia. It’s the biggest state in the country, which is both a blessing and a curse. There are dozens of things to see and do, but some…