Whalesharks are Vegans
This trip was amazing and it exceeded all my expectations. I had always wanted to go to Western Australia but somehow always managed to put it off. Being an Aussie I guess it is easy to keep saying “I can do that later” I finally put that thought out of my mind and booked it before I made any more excuses…and it was totally worth it!Not many travellers get to experience the West Coast because they run out of time or funds on the East Coast, which is a shame because they’re missing out! Western Australia is still relatively unspoilt and you can drive for miles without seeing another car! It is so refreshing to go somewhere that has lots to offer but isn’t crammed with people.
I did 2 tours with Planet Perth which were the 3 day South West and 10 day Perth to Broome and they were both fantastic. Jim, our tour guide from Perth to Broome was a typical Aussie bushman that knew so much about his country and taught us so many interesting things. He knew how to make everyone laugh with his constant brainteasers and jokes which helps on our long bus trips.
Although the whole trip was incredible, the highlights of the tour that stuck out to me were Karijini National Park, with its breathtaking views, excellent hiking and awesome swimming gorges. Ningaloo Reef was amazing and it’s not as crowded as the Great Barrier Reef plus I was so lucky to swim with the Whalesharks…that’s a once in a lifetime experience! The dolphins at Monkey Mia were so beautiful and we even got to swim with them, which is a rare opportunity.
To anyone thinking about Western Australia (or not), I definitely recommend it and now is the best time to go if you want to swim with the whale sharks (April – June).
