With some of the sunniest and warmest weather in the country Western Australia is a golfer’s paradise where you can play all year round. The state is lucky enough to feature a number of the best courses in the country whilst still having their own distinct style.
The Mandurah region just an hour’s drive south of Perth is known as the ‘Golf Coast’ and it is where you will find truly exceptional courses with breathtaking views and some of the best greens in the country.
Western Australia has seen growing tourism as more people from around the world become aware of the wonderful opportunities available in the region. The city of Perth has been ranked as one of the 10 best cities in the world to live and is filled with exciting things to do such as the beautiful crystal clear beaches that are perfect for swimming or surfing.
With direct flights from London any golfer who is wanting to enjoy a truly memorable golfing experience in a beautiful part of the world should visit Western Australia.
The Links Kennedy Bay with its sandy soil plays like a true links course. The course is a tactical challenge with pot bunkers littering the fairways as well as the wind always being a factor coming from the nearby ocean.
The Cut Golf Club is a links style golf course with beautiful views over the Indian Ocean. It is a challenging course with tight, punishing fairways that will make you think strategically before you play.
Designed by Robert Trent Jones Jnr. the course is a strategic masterpiece. Featuring firm and fast greens the parkland course is a visually scenic test filled with local Kangaroos.
The capital city of Western Australia is home to nearly 2 million people. Perth is the sunniest capital city in Australia which matched with the warm weather has contributed to its ranking as one of the 10 best cities in the world to live in.
The neighbourhoods of Subiaco and Northbridge in the heart of Perth are filed with trendy cafes and shops while later on at night you will find anything from fine dining to street food from all corners of the world. Only a few miles from the city centre are the famous beaches such as Cottesloe and Scarborough that can be enjoyed almost year round.
Rottnest Island is located only an hour’s ferry ride from the port of Fremantle but it feels almost a world away. With no cars allowed, Rottnest Island is a natural playground where people are able to ride their bicycles around the island looking for which beach they would like to swim in.
With some of the best snorkelling in the state alongside the world famous ‘Quokka’, which is native to the island, Rottnest is a must visit in summer to enjoy a laid back beach escape.
Located only a few hours drive south of Perth, the region of Margaret River enjoys a very laid back vibe but is still known around Australia. Renowned as being home to some of the best wineries in the world anyone can join a winery tour and enjoy the day visiting wineries and sampling some of the regions fine wines.
Margaret River is also famed for the breathtaking surfing on offer. Home to the Margaret River Pro on the World Surf Tour anyone can enter the beautiful blue water and enjoy a surf on one of the world’s best breaks.
After most likely flying into Perth, which offers direct flights from London, you will want to get a rough idea of how long it will take to drive around. So take a look at the drive times from the airport and also between key destinations.
Drive Times by Car
20 mins
20 mins
20 mins
1 hr
Another huge benefit of travelling to Western Australia from the UK is being able to enjoy direct flights to Perth, which makes the travelling experience a lot more enjoyable. So have a look at some of the key flight times and when the best time of year is to travel, even though Perth has incredible all year round weather.
Flights & Weather
17 hrs
Perth Airport
November - April
20 - 32° C
