SMART SPENDING
Destination
Western Australia
Six things to do
Pack your bags, we’re going on a road trip. Money reader @glowontheroad spent two months driving up and down the coast of Western Australia with her husband and two kids. Between April and June is the best time to visit the state as it’s the dry season. Start saving now for next year.
1. Swim: Only one in three million people in the world gets the opportunity to swim with whale sharks, the world’s biggest fish, in their lifetime, according to australiascoralcoast.com. World Heritage-listed Ningaloo Reef at Exmouth plays host to these gentle giants every year between March and August.
2. Stay: For an authentic outback station experience, visit Bullara Station. You can camp overnight or take a daytrip from Exmouth. While you’re there, be sure to taste-test Builara Station’s famous homemade scones.
Discover some of Australia’s most beautiful gorges and acknowledge the traditional owners of Karijini National Park. The
