Turtle hatching season is underway in the Coral Coast
Exciting news from the Coral Coast, turtle hatching season is well underway along the Ningaloo coast! In January, Gnaraloo Bay had its first set of loggerhead hatchlings emerge from their nest after 65 days of incubation. Exmouth's coastline has also experienced a large number of hatchlings making their way to the shores of the sea. Ningaloo is recognised as one of the most important nesting grounds in the world for green and loggerhead turtles. Female turtles lay their eggs from November to February and approximately six weeks after laying, the hatchlings emerge. Visitors to the region are welcome to view this incredible natural event on a self-guide or guided tour but it's extremely important neither nesting females nor hatchlings are disturbed in the process.http://www.visitningaloo.com.au/things-to-see-do/turtle-nesting
Killer whales return to the Great Southern seas
Bremer Bay Canyon Killer Whale Expeditions have kicked-off in WA's South West for another year, following a successful 2015 season. The expeditions, run by Naturaliste Charters, explore one of the world's most raw and untouched deep-water ecosystems which is home to the largest known group of killer whales in the southern hemisphere. Other marine life such as whaler sharks, giant squid, sperm whales and masses of sea birds are abundant. The expeditions depart daily from Bremer Bay and are expected to run to the end of March. It costs $350, departs at 7.30am, returning around 5.30pm, and includes lunch and morning and afternoon tea.http://whales-australia.com.au/bremer-killer-whales/
Second Airbus A380 to fly to Perth daily
Emirates will add a second Airbus A380 onto the Perth-Dubai route from August 1, 2016, with the superjumbo replacing the Boeing 777-300ER on the daily EK424/425 flight. Emirates began flying its first A380 into Perth in May 2015 and the addition of the second service will allow Emirates to transport more than 14,000 passengers inbound and outbound between Dubai and Perth each week.http://www.emirates.com/au/english/
Exciting developments at the Busselton Jetty
Tour group Dive Busselton Jetty (the sister company to Ningaloo Whalesharks) has brought walking dive tours to Busselton Jetty, using Australia-first technology. The Busselton tour is the first walking dive tour available in WA and allows participants to experience the wonder of the ocean from a completely different perspective, using a unit which allows guests to free walk underwater without hoses. Tours start at the end of the jetty and participants walk up to 70 metres in seven to eight metre deep water.http://www.divebusseltonjetty.com.au/
In other news, Dunsborough artist Ian Mutch painted a stunningly beautiful life-size whale mural on Busselton Jetty, which can be seen in this drone footage -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ePN7R11toF8. Reaching out 1.8 kilometres to sea, Busselton Jetty is the longest timber-piled jetty in the southern hemisphere, and the second longest in the world.
www.busseltonjetty.com.au
Secret gorge unveiled in the Pilbara
A secret gorge has been unveiled in the Pilbara by local tour guide Clinton Walker of Ngurrangga Tours. Walker, who guides travellers through the coastal and inland areas of the Pilbara, said many people would have visited Gregory's Gorge (about 130 kilometres south of Karratha) but they may never have found the natural beauty hidden nearby. The gorge is traditionally known as Bigunha or Driller's Hole, with two large swimming holes and waterfalls spilling over rocks after the rain. Walker is keen for more travellers to visit the gorge but said it's important they remember it is a significant site to his people, and it must be left in pristine condition.http://www.ngurrangga.com.au/
Inspiration Outdoors launch new tour for 2016
South West-based tour company, Inspiration Outdoors, has launched a new tour aimed at active people aged between 50 and 70. Across 10 days, the South Coast Explorer tour takes participants through the stunning stretch of coastline between Albany and Esperance, including visits to Fitzgerald River National Park, Cape Le Grand National Park and Two People's Bay Reserve. Also built into the itinerary is a day out on a Naturaliste Charter expedition to Bremer Bay Canyon – home to masses of marine life, including killer whales.http://www.inspirationoutdoors.com.au/tours/south-coast-explorer/
Berkeley River Lodge hosts Photographic Retreat
Located on the Kimberley coast, Berkeley River Lodge is taking bookings for a Photographic Retreat hosted by Australia's most awarded landscape fine art photographer, Tony Hewitt. The four night package, which runs from March 31 to April 4, is for those looking to combine photographic tutelage with adventure. Soar over the Kimberley's epic landscapes in a chopper on your aerial adventure, hike up gorges to find that perfect shot or meander down the might Berkeley River to capture the iconic red gorges. For bookings, contact stay@berkeleyriver.com.au, or call (08) 9169 1330.http://www.berkeleyriver.com.au/
Smartphone app helps plan WA trail experiences
The recently launched Trails WA app helps users explore a range of walking, riding, paddling and driving trails from across WA. The app is a companion to the Trails WA website, and was developed in partnership between Trails WA and the Department of Parks and Wildlife. Each trail description is packed with information such as how long a route will take, directions, the best time to try a trail, facilities on-site, road access and more. The app can be downloaded from the app store athttps://itunes.apple.com/au/app/trails-wa/id1056427684?mt=8.http://trailswa.com.au/
New gaming console museum opens in Perth
A museum dedicated to gaming history has opened in Perth. At The Nostalgia Box, visitors can play and re-live the gaming moments of their previous years. The museum has more than 100 consoles on display, with some even dating back to the 1970s. The museum is based in Northbridge and open from Monday to Sunday, from 9:30am to 5pm.http://thenostalgiabox.com.au/
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