Perth, Western Australia (2017)

Sometimes it's possible walk in the gardens behind the Government House in the city of Perth, Western Australia. Definitely recommended to do so. The three fountains really look great.

We can definitely recommend going for a walk in the Supreme Court gardens in the city of Perth, Western Australia.

A much-loved feature of the Western Australian Botanic Garden is the floral clock in Kings Park in the city of Perth, Western Australia. The floral clock features Australian plants as roman numerals and is surrounded by a range of Western Australian native plants. In spring the clock and surrounding beds burst into colour with a spectacular sample of the botanic garden's most colourful annual and perennial blooms.

We have a thing for skylines and we especially like the beautiful skyline in the city of Perth, Western Australia. It's possible to get a great view while having a walk in Langley Park along the Swan River.

We really like kangaroos, especially when they are as approachable as the ones on Heirisson island in the city of Perth, Western Australia. This fluffy kangaroo enjoyed the late afternoon sun.

Spending some time on Heirisson island in the city of Perth, Western Australia. On the western tip of this small island in the Swan River we had a great view on the city bathing in sunlight.

We really like the historic Town Hall in the city of Perth, Western Australia. It is located in the city centre and this is one of the views from within.

We have always been a great fan of nicely coloured buildings. As such we loved the yellow Monk restaurant in the town of Fremantle, Western Australia.

St Mary's Cathedral in the city of Perth, officially the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, is the cathedral church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Perth, and seat of its Archbishop, currently Timothy Costelloe. The cathedral is at the centre of Victoria Square, on the northern end of Victoria Avenue, Perth, Western Australia. It's nicely lit up at night.

It was a true afternoon delight walking over the Elizabeth Quay bridge in the city of Perth, Western Australia. The view on the skyscrapers of the business district is beautiful, especially when it's sunset time.

The LED lights are switched on after sunset at Elizabeth Quay in the city of Perth, Western Australia. It truly makes the place look magical. Great to have a drink to watch the orange sky behind the bridge.

The night falls on Elizabeth Quay in the city of Perth, Western Australia. This modern area has been equipped with lots of LED lights that illuminates everything in a fairytale manner.

We really liked the Busselton Jetty and with its 1841 meters long it's a long walk to the end, and back. It is possible to take a small train that runs back and forth. Great place to check out in the town of Busselton, Western Australia.

Signs like these can be found everywhere but we really liked this white one against a perfect blue sky at the end of the Busselton Jetty in the town of Busselton, Western Australia. Where to go next?

Checking out the waters around the jetty remnants at Hamelin Bay in Western Australia. According to what we read this is where there's a huge chance of seeing stingrays coming very close to shore. Unfortunately we were either too late or too early but no stingrays to be seen. Well, there's always the next time.

There is something weird about a lonely boat waiting for its owner, in this case at Hamelin Bay in Western Australia. We always wonder how people get to their boat.

Surrounded by red rocks and great nature we loved Quarry Bay bathing in the sunset at Cape Leeuwin in Western Australia.

Looking at the Cape Leeuwin lighthouse at sunset while exploring the area at Cape Leeuwin in Western Australia. Unfortunately we were too late to check out the lighthouse up close so we decided to go back the following morning.

We loved exploring the red rocks that were nicely lit by the setting sun at Cape Leeuwin in Western Australia. This really brings back the warm feeling when looking at it.

Early morning at the white lighthouse at Cape Leeuwin in Western Australia. Great place to explore for a bit but I still remember the many flies that were kind of a nuisance.

We loved being at the spot where two oceans meet at Cape Leeuwin in Western Australia. Here the Indian Ocean and the Southern Ocean come together and in certain periods of the year the clash between warm and much colder water is clearly visible.

Starting the Tree Top Walk in the Valley of the Giants near the town of Tingledale in Western Australia. It's a lot of fun to do and we can definitely recommend it.

Lovely blue flowers at the base of one of the tallest tingle trees in the Ancient Empire near the town of Tingledale in Western Australia.

We really loved our visit to Greens Pool near the town of Denmark on the southern coast of Western Australia. Pretty cold water though as it is mainly coming from the sea around Antarctica.

We loved hanging around at the beautiful Greens Pool near the town of Denmark on the southern coast of Western Australia. Pretty quiet here except for the lonely sunbather and few people walking on the beach.

Not much of a waterfall on Waterfall Beach near the town of Denmark on the southern coast of Western Australia. Still pretty awesome though and definitely worth a visit.

Really enjoying this silvery stream of water coming from a small waterfall on the aptly named Waterfall Beach near the town of Denmark on the southern coast of Western Australia.

Awesome view from the beach at Madfish Bay near the town of Denmark on the southern coast of Western Australia. Outside the bay the enormous waves crash against the rocks shielding the bay from the ocean.

Admiring the pretty strong natural bridge in Torndirrup National Park near the town of Albany in Western Australia.

Looking straight down from a platform at The Gap in Torndirrup National Park near the town of Albany in Western Australia. We loved the ocean bashing at the granite rocks.

We noticed some heavy bushfires in the distance while driving up to Torndirrup National Park near the town of Albany in Western Australia. The smoke infected sky caused the sunset to be somewhat shielded.

Strolling through rocks at Hamersley Inlet near the town of Hopetoun in Western Australia. An absolutely gorgeous place that we highly recommend but it requires a long drive over some dirt roads and a strenuous hike through the bush. The reward is well worth it though.

We felt so lucky to finally be at Lucky Bay in Cape Le Grand National Park, Western Australia. Absolutely a dream come true and a place that cannot be recommended enough.

Based on many pictures and stories of Lucky Bay in Cape Le Grand National Park, Western Australia we really wanted to visit this iconic beach. The reality was so much better. The beach truly had the whitest sand we had even seen. The great weather and hardly any other people around made the experience even better.

We were amazed by the breathtaking view when we approached the beach and bay at Thistle Cove in Cape Le Grand National Park, Western Australia. The small stream coming off the surrounding hills looks amazing and is filling up the bay.

This stunning beach at a crystal clear bay can be found at Thistle Cove in Cape Le Grand National Park, Western Australia. Lucky for us there were hardly any other tourists which greatly increased the awesomeness.

Went to see some interesting rocks near Thistle Cove in Cape Le Grand National Park, Western Australia. This one here is called the Whistling Rock.

On our way from the South back to the city of Perth we stopped for a short visit to Wave Rock near the town of Hyden in Western Australia. Truly amazing rock formation in the middle of nowhere.

We simply had to stop for this rainy red sky while driving on the S40 road into the city of Perth, Western Australia. It was truly one of the most beautiful views we had ever seen.

Breathtaking view while coming from the South and driving back into the city of Perth in Western Australia. This lonely tree at sunset on the S40 road was a view we simply had to stop for, especially given the rain in the distance.

Kings Park in the city of Perth, Western Australia is a fantastic place for some relaxing walks. This bridge through the trees offers a great view on the Swan River and leads through the canopy of the highest trees.

The text "Let silent contemplation be your offering" accompanies the eternally burning flame at Kings Park in Perth, Western Australia. It was lit in 2000 from a flame taken from the Australian War Memorial, thus providing a symbolic link to the place where the names of all Australia's war dead are recorded.

We had a very nice afternoon while visiting Kings Park in the city of Perth, Western Australia. Great vantage point to see the city. This here is the view from under one of the many trees.

Great view from the beach rescue station at sunset on Cottesloe Beach near the city of Perth, Western Australia.

Having a lovely time at Cottesloe Beach in the city of Perth, Western Australia. The sunset nicely illuminated the Indiana Teahouse, an iconic landmark in the precinct that is well recognized by the local and wider community as well as international tourists.

A lovely place containing some nice local shops is Trinity arcade in the city of Perth, Western Australia. Here we walked through it past closing time when no-one was around.

A great place to watch kangaroos in their natural habitat is Heirisson Island in the city of Perth, Western Australia. The island lies in the middle of the Swan River with a bridge connecting it to both sides. Several kangaroos are happily hopping along there.

A great water paradise for kids on Elizabeth Quay in the city of Perth, Western Australia. Especially on hot summer days this is an ideal spot for families to escape from the heat.

One of the most beautiful historical buildings is the Government House in the city of Perth, Western Australia. The Government House is the official residence of the governor of Western Australia, situated in the central business district of Perth, the state capital. It was built between 1859 and 1864, in the Jacobean Revival style.

Impressions of the sunset reflected in an office building on Elizabeth Quay in the city of Perth, Western Australia. The magnificent art piece called Spanda stands out nicely against the building.

We always visit this amazing bridge at Elizabeth Quay in the city of Perth, Western Australia. We really liked this bridge silhouette against the sunset.

We are not particularly fond of this somewhat boring building in the city of Perth, Western Australia. However, as soon as darkness falls over the city it is transformed into something worthwhile to look at. The Council House in rainbow colours is truly fascinating.

We had an amazing time on a speedboat adventure on Shoalwater Bay, Western Australia. Once we were off the skipper was on the lookout for dolphins the whole time. We were lucky as he spotted a group of nine dolphins that were in the mood for some fun. Making huge waves by circling the boat the dolphins followed and played around the waves. Let's show them guys!

These are just two jumpers out of the group of nine dolphins that were following the speedboat we were on in Shoalwater Bay, Western Australia. We really enjoyed their shenanigans.

Nice to see what antics the dolphins get up to, like this one completely turning over in Shoalwater Bay, Western Australia. For them it was nothing more than playing and we were happy they did.

The group of dolphins had an amazing time following the speedboat we were on in the waters of Shoalwater Bay, Western Australia. While the skipper made the boat go around in circles they were following frantically. Look at her going!

Admiring the rocky shore while circling around Bird Island in Shoalwater Bay, Western Australia. One of the last stops on the cruise was to Aladdin’s Cave where we saw fossilised remnants of ancient tuart forests. The rocky coves are given their name thanks to the shimmering light that bounces around the inside in particular light. If you look closely, it’s reminiscent of treasure!

Slowly approaching Penguin Island in Shoalwater Bay, Western Australia. We knew that the island was host to many birds, but that's a lot of pelicans.

We loved the variety of birds on Penguin Island in Shoalwater Bay, Western Australia. But, just like people, birds too always find something to argue about. No fighting guys!

While all tourists stayed near the jetty we walked all the way over to the other end of Penguin Island in Shoalwater Bay, Western Australia. We were told that the little penguins that the island is known for would probably all be out in the ocean hunting for food. Imagine our surprise when we walked over to a small stretch of beach and found these two curious little penguins hiding in their cave.

A perfect overview of Cape Vlamingh on Rottnest Island in Western Australia. Located on the far end of the island it can easily be reached by the local bus or by bicycle. Not many people go here which is exactly what we like.

Being a very tranquil place we just loved hanging around at Fish Hook Bay on Rottnest Island in Western Australia. Crystal clear turquoise waters combined with abundant sunshine. What's not to like?

Admiring the wild seas at West End, the somewhat more turbulent side of Rottnest Island in Western Australia. A truly awesome place to spend some time.

I truly love beaches but not the ones that are covered in sunbathing tourists. This here is an ideal empty beach at Ricey Beach on Rottnest Island in Western Australia.

Somehow we seem to attract seagulls wherever we go. Here is one that really wants something as were about to have a small picnic lunch at Ricey Beach on Rottnest Island in Western Australia.

I can't resist rocks so here I am climbing the rocks at Ricey Beach on Rottnest Island in Western Australia. This beach is by far our most favourite one on the island.

Little Parakeet Bay, another beautiful bay on Rottnest Island in Western Australia. The rocks in the clear water make for a fascinating scenery.

Enjoying a fabulous Indian Ocean sunset through the trees at City Beach in the city of Perth, Western Australia. After a great afternoon at the beach we had dinner and were treated to this beautiful view.