1. Napping in luxury at the Fraser Suites in Perth
2. Experiencing Aboriginal life throughout the state
3. Touring the ghost towns of the Goldfields
4. Learning about the importance of mining in Kalgoorlie
5. Meeting a furry quokka on Rottnest Island
6. Paddling around in a kayak near Shark Bay
7. Getting used to seeing emus strolling by in the wild
8. Sampling fine wines in the Margaret River Region
9. Being welcomed with typical Western Australian friendliness
10. Checking out the trendy Northbridge neighborhood in Perth
11. Enjoying the ridiculous amount of sunshine WA gets every year
12. 4×4 drive through Peron National Park in Shark Bay
13. Walking along Perth’s foreshore
14. Swimming with wild dolphins in Monkey Mia
15. Sampling some of the many craft beers now popular in WA
16. Australia Day in Perth is a not to be missed experience
17. Touring the historical brothels in Kalgoorlie, from the outside
18. Visiting the origins of life on Earth at Hamelin Pool
19. Learning Aussie lingo like eskie and heaps
20. Beer, wine, beach and great food all in the Geographe Bay area
21. Going on a small bar tour in Perth
22. Vowing to return to continue exploring this massive state
23. Taking the Indian-Pacific starting in Perth and crossing the continent
24. Buying snacks at the Freemantle Market
25. Sun bathing by the beach in Monkey Mia
26. Marveling at the Super Pit
27. Gazing at the night stars in the middle of the Outback
28. Enjoying cutting edge cuisine in Perth
29. Marveling at the size of WA; more than three times the size of Texas!
30. Swimming at Cottesloe Beach
31. Walking along with the massive art installation at Lake Ballard
32. Learning about the history of the gold rush in WA
33. Eating a juicy burger at the Broad Arrow Tavern near Kalgoorlie
34. Ferry ride on the Swan River
35. Laughing at strange signs, especially for bilbies
36. Spending the night in a President’s bed at the Hoover House
37. Visiting towns with names like Siberia, Gwalia and Menzies
38. Spending time exploring the Shark Bay UNESCO World Heritage area
39. Taking a picnic to Kings Park in Perth
40. Biking the full width and breadth of Rottnest Island
41. Festivals! Including the Fringe Festival
42. Touring the historic convict site in Freemantle
