Western Australia
parks, and countless State forest recreation sites, covering an area of
more than 20 million hectares.
Kangaroos, Quokkas and Kookaburras
There are two main species - western grey kangaroos
(the most common) and the famous red kangaroo or
"Blue Flyer".
Kookaburras are the largest members of the
kingfisher family.
The Quokka (Setonix brachyurus), the only member
of the genus Setonix, is a small macropod about the
size of a domestic cat.
Dolphins, Whales and Sea Life
Ningaloo Marine Park : It's one of the few places in the world where you
can swim with the world's biggest fish - the whale shark.
perth
Peth was founded on 12 June 1829 by Captain James Stirling.
Population of 1, 650,000.
Perth became known worldwide as the " City of Lights " .
Perth is set on the Swan River, named after the native black
swans in 1697 byWillem de Vlamingh, captain of a Dutch
expedition.
Perth is home to four public universities.