Westways Wildflowers

Sitting on the banks of the River Moore, Moora (20 minutes’ drive) is a major drawcard for self-guided tours of the township’s sculpture trail and colonial architecture –  including the 19th-century, colonnaded Drovers Inn and post office. If you fancy a day at the beach, head for Jurien Bay (an hour and 20 minutes) on the Coral Coast to swim in the pristine waters of the Indian Ocean and snorkel on the reef, or stop by Jurien Bay Marine Park (an hour and a half) to see if you can spot the colony of endangered Australian sea lions. Wind up the day dining on fresh crayfish and lobster in coastal Cervantes (an hour and 10 minutes). Back inland, a short bushwalk in Watheroo National Park (35 minutes) will take you to Jingemia Cave, eroded deep into a rocky hillside over many millennia. Alternatively, drive through the red desert sand of Nambung National Park (an hour and 20 minutes) to the bizarre limestone rock stacks at The Pinnacles – time your visit for late in the afternoon and you may well spot kangaroos and emus as they come out to eat.