Complete: Alla scoperta del Western Australia, da Perth a Broome

Perth rises on the banks of the Swan River, the sunny and laid-back capital of Western Australia and Australia's most isolated city, yet surprisingly cosmopolitan. The green heart of the city is Kings Park, one of the largest urban parks in the world, which from the heights of Mount Eliza offers sweeping views over the skyline and the river. Along the waterfront, Elizabeth Quay enlivens the riverside with restaurants, bars and art installations, while the centre blends modern skyscrapers with colonial buildings and historic arcades. A short distance away, the historic port of Fremantle preserves a bohemian atmosphere of markets, microbreweries and Victorian architecture facing the Indian Ocean. The urban beaches of Cottesloe and Scarborough, with their golden sand and surfer-loved waves, set the pace of the relaxed local lifestyle. Offshore, Rottnest Island invites visitors to explore turquoise coves by bicycle, in the company of quokkas, the small marsupials that are the island's symbol. Inland, the vineyards and cellars of the Swan Valley round off the food and wine scene, with tastings, artisanal produce and seafood cuisine. Perth reveals itself slowly, beneath clear skies, amid open spaces and the Indian Ocean ever on the horizon. Kalbarri sits at the mouth of the Murchison River, where the Indian Ocean meets the wild coast of Western Australia, a few hours’ drive north of Perth. A relaxed seaside town, it is the gateway to Kalbarri National Park, famous for its river-carved gorges and dramatic clifftop views: among the most spectacular highlights are Nature’s Window, a rock arch framing the Murchison, and the Z Bend, where sheer rock walls plunge below. Along the coast, the trail linking Red Bluff to Eagle Gorge reveals red cliffs above the sea and, in season, whale sightings. In spring the region bursts into colour with wildflower blooms, while the town offers quiet beaches, fishing, canoeing and ocean sunsets. An ideal stop for those combining nature, the sea and Australia’s wide-open spaces.

Say goodbye to the spectacular gorges and coastal landscapes around Kalbarri and continue your journey northwards towards Monkey Mia. On the way, stop off at Shell Beach, an extraordinary beach consisting, over long stretches, of countless tiny shells. The Hamelin Pool Marine Nature Reserve also offers fascinating insights into the Earth’s history, as it is home to ancient stromatolites, which are among the oldest known forms of life on Earth. As you travel on, increasingly arid bushland and sweeping views of the Indian Ocean come to dominate the landscape. You will eventually reach Monkey Mia in Shark Bay. Monkey Mia owes its fame to the wild dolphins that for decades have come ashore in the turquoise waters of Shark Bay, in Western Australia, a UNESCO World Heritage area. This remote coastal spot is celebrated for ranger-supervised close encounters with dolphins, but also for its seagrass meadows, dugongs and exceptionally rich marine life. Amid golden beaches, boat trips and the vastness of the ocean, it is a dreamlike destination for lovers of wildlife and unspoilt landscapes.

Coral Bay is a tiny coastal village in Western Australia fronting Ningaloo Reef, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the planet's largest fringing reefs. Here the coral begins just metres from the shore: slip on a mask and fins to swim among tropical fish, turtles and manta rays. Between March and August the waters welcome the gigantic whale sharks, encountered on guided snorkelling trips. White beaches, crystal-clear sea and seabeds teeming with life make this remote spot a paradise for lovers of the ocean and adventure.

Deep gorges carved into red rock, emerald natural pools and hidden waterfalls make Karijini National Park one of Western Australia's most spectacular wonders. In the heart of the Pilbara region, the park invites visitors to explore canyons billions of years old, following trails that drop between rock walls to cool waters such as Fern Pool and Fortescue Falls. At sunset the landscape glows with ochre and purple hues, while night reveals a star-studded sky. A paradise for lovers of wild nature and trekking.

Port Hedland lies on the north-western coast of Australia, at the mining heart of the Pilbara region, where it serves as the country's largest iron ore export port. Long freight trains and cargo ships set the rhythm of this frontier town, suspended between the red immensity of the outback and the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean. Pretty Pool beach, with its natural tidal pools, offers moments of calm, while from March to October humpback whales pass offshore during their migration, providing memorable sightings. An authentic stop for those wishing to discover the wild, industrial face of Western Australia, amid fiery sunsets and boundless horizons.

Broome sits on the remote Kimberley coast of Western Australia, facing the Indian Ocean and best known for its long history of pearl diving. Its symbol is Cable Beach, twenty-two kilometres of white sand where camel rides at sunset have become an iconic image of the continent. The Chinatown district recalls the town's multicultural past, once home to Japanese, Malay and Chinese divers, while the «Staircase to the Moon» — a lunar reflection that traces a stairway of light across Roebuck Bay — enchants visitors on full-moon nights. With dinosaur footprints visible on the cliffs at low tide and skies ablaze with colour, Broome is the gateway to the wild wonders of the Kimberley.