Things to do in Western Australia, Australia: The Best Historic Walking Areas

January 18, 2022 Velvet Mowry

Western Australia (abbreviated as WA) is a state occupying the entire western third of Australia. It is bounded by the Indian Ocean to the north and west, the Great Australian Bight and Southern Ocean to the south, the Northern Territory to the north-east and South Australia to the south-east. Western Australia is Australia's largest state, with a total land area of 2,529,875 square kilometres (976,790 sq mi), and the second-largest country subdivision in the world, surpassed only by Russia's Sakha Republic. The state has about 2.6 million inhabitants – around 11% of the national total – with 92% living in the south-west corner, mostly in the Perth area, leaving the remainder of the state sparsely populated.
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1. Fremantle History Walking Tour

Captains Lane Round House, Fremantle, Western Australia 6160 Australia +61 412 933 360 [email protected] http://www.fremantlehistorywalkingtour.com.au
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Fremantle History Walking Tour

Reviewed By 743jillianh

This was the highlight of our trip. We feel in love with Fremantle’s old architecture and Big Al was able to give us the stories behind these lovingly maintained streetscapes. He has a wealth of knowledge and his book full of drawings, paintings and photographs helps you to see back through the years at how the city has changed and grown. We loved the tour and would recommend it to anyone as Big Al will adapt his focus to suit your interests.

2. Percy Buttons' Aspiration

637/641 Hay St Hay Street Mall, Perth, Western Australia 6000 Australia http://www.mcb.wa.gov.au/our-cemeteries/karrakatta-cemetery/historical-walk-trails/33-percy-button
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Percy Buttons' Aspiration

3. Swan Valley Perth's Valley of Taste

Corner Meadow and Swan Streets, Guildford, Guildford, Swan Valley, Western Australia 6055 Australia +61 8 9379 9400 [email protected] http://www.swanvalley.com.au/Lists/Attractions/Swan_Valley_Heritage_Cycle_Trail
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Swan Valley Perth's Valley of Taste

Reviewed By 619jeffry - Essendon, Australia

Queen Victoria granted John Septimus Roe 4,000 acres on the Swan River for services rendered to the British Crown. He planted the first vines in the Swan Valley in 1840. In terms of its contribution to Australian wine making, the Swan Valley ranks alongside the Barossa Valley and the Riverina. The Swan Valley has many more products apart from wine, such as the plump watermelons grown between the vines and a Swan Valley specialty, the luscious table grapes, full of fruit and flavor

4. Cossack

Roebourne, Western Australia 6720 Australia +61 8 6373 1440 [email protected] http://karratha.wa.gov.au/cossack
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Cossack

Situated at the heart of the Pilbara coastal region, Cossack is a town alive with history and culture. Just 50km from the modern city of Karratha, Cossack is a peaceful and tranquil spot. Stay in the comfortable B&B accommodation or one of the camping sites and explore the natural and man-made beauty of the local area. It is also a great base from which to explore the region’s highlights such as Roebourne, Point Samson, Millstream Chichester National Park and the Burrup Peninsula’s Murujuga National Park. The Cossack site features a popular café and souvenir shop, museum set amongst the town’s restored historical buildings. There are excellent walks, safe swimming and snorkelling in and around the stunning Settlers Beach. The fishing is hard to beat. Particularly if you get out on the water. Cossack Boat Hire offers a range of boats for hire, by the hour or day.

Reviewed By STopey - Tom Price, Australia

Decided to drive and have look on our way to Point Samson. It was really interesting to read about the history of Cossack town as you wondered through it.

5. Bennett Brook Railway

Whiteman Village Junction Railway Station Whiteman Park, Whiteman, Swan Valley, Western Australia 6068 Australia +61 8 9534 3215 http://www.bennettbrookrailway.org/
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Bennett Brook Railway

6. Dumbleyung Historical Walk

32 Harvey St, Dumbleyung, Western Australia 6350 Australia +61 8 9863 4012 http://walkingmaps.com.au/walk/3106
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Dumbleyung Historical Walk

Reviewed By Navigator66004223252

The country area of Dumbleyung has so much to offer the visitor. Made famous by Donald Campbell's world speed record, the town has created a display of the replica of his boat (Bluebird) and the main street has an historical walk which includes a small museum featuing the local history of the area and its people. This is accessible at all hours by phoning a number for the entry code - very clever and convenient. Definitely worth spending a day here. The gardens are beautiful and well kept and there is a produce garden for the use of the locals and visitors to the caravan park ( clean and comfortable - run by the shire). Shops, coffee shops and the historic pub support the needs of the locals and visitors - highly recommended.

7. Old Derby Goal

Loch street Next to police station, Derby, Western Australia Australia http://www.derbytourism.com.au/local-attractions
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Old Derby Goal

8. St George's Terrace

St George's Terrace Perth Cbd (Central Business District), Perth, Western Australia 6000 Australia http://www.visitperth.com.au/see-and-do/public-spaces/Venues/st-georges-terrace
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St George's Terrace

Reviewed By 619jeffry - Essendon, Australia

St George's Terrace, often referred to simply as 'the Terrace,' is Perth's center of business and commerce. Most important enterprises have their offices in the Terrace. While mining has been booming, the Terrace has been gaining in visibility. Buildings such as the St Martin's Tower, which was a giant in its day, have been dwarfed by the new structures. When seen from the Swan River, Perth indeed resembles a 'mini Manhattan.'

9. Aboriginal Interpretative Centre

Henley Drive, Kelmscott, Western Australia 6111 Australia
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Aboriginal Interpretative Centre

10. Greenbushes Mining Heritage Walk

Blackwood Road, Greenbushes, Greenbushes, Western Australia 6254 Australia +61 8 9761 1740 http://trailswa.com.au/trails/mine-heritage-trail-greenbushes1
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Greenbushes Mining Heritage Walk

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