Western Australia offers such a variety of places for your special day. Whether you want to be by the beach, the outback, the forests, or wine country, Australia has all of that. In many cases there are places in Western Australia that have all of those within one region. Today in our post, we look at El Questro Wilderness Park in the Kimberley Region, Abbey Beach in Brusselton in the Margaret River Region, Kalbarri, and the Red Herring in Perth.
El Questro Wilderness Park, Western Australia
El Questro Wilderness Park Photo Credit: ElQuestro.com.au
El Questro Wilderness Park Photo Credit: ElQuestro.com.au
Zebedee Springs Photo Credit: ElQuestro.com.au
El Questro is a beautiful and peaceful resort along the Gibb River Road in the Kimberley Region of northern Western Australia. It is right on the border of Western Australia and the Northern Territory. He environment here is so natural and much of the wilderness park has yet to even be explored. EL Questro can accommodate a lavish affair for up to 120 guests or more intimate gatherings as well. You and your guests can stay here in cabins, bungalows, and camping facilities are available too. Things to do in El Questro include relaxing in the thermal ponds at Zebedee Springs or if you are up for more excitement, then try barramundi fishing down in the Chamberlain Gorge. If you are getting married here, you must be adventurous and love the remote and rugged landscapes and nature experiences. Here are some more suggestions of things to do while in the Kimberley Region of Western Australia or the Northern Territory:
Gibb River Road Trip
The Savannah Way Part One
The Savannah Way Part Two: Katherine to Broome
4 of the Most Picturesque Spots in the Kimberley
Rivers of the Kimberley
National Parks of the Kimberley
Mitchell Falls River Region of the Kimberley
Things to do in Broome
Karijini National Park
Karlamilyi National Park
Litchfield National Park
Nitmiluk National Park
Kakadu National Park
Hiring a Car for a Holiday in Kimberley
Car Rental Locations near Kimberley Region, WA Photo Credit: Budget.com.au
When travelling through the Kimberley, there are two main cities that have car hire locations: Broome, in the southwest corner of the region and Kununurra, in the northeast area of the region. You can hire a car at the Broome Airport, or rent a car and the Broome Downtown location. There are two car rental locations in Kununurra, one in the city and you can also hire a car at the Kununurra Airport. Click on any of the links to get a quick and easy car rental quote. You will see that Budget has the best vehicle rental rates in Western Australia. Most of the areas of the Kimberley region can only be accessed with a four wheel drive vehicle, so be sure to have the proper vehicle and emergency supplies when driving through this area. Keep in mind that since this is remote and rugged terrain, safety guidelines must be taken very seriously. Check with your car rental agent to get important guidelines, safety information, and driving maps.
Abbey Beach Resort in Brusselton, Western Australia
Abbey Beach Resort Photo Credit: AbbeyBeach.com.au
Abbey Beach Resort Photo Credit: AbbeyBeach.com.au
Abbey Beach Resort Photo Credit: AbbeyBeach.com.au
Abbey Beach offers an organised wedding day where they take care of all the details for your special day. You have a few different venues to choose from including landscaped gardens, the beach, or the grand ballroom. You and your guests can also relax in their luxury suites or apartment accommodations. A discounted accommodations rate comes with their wedding packages. The Margaret River Region is an excellent place for a diverse type of vacation or honeymoon. You are near the ocean, near the vineyards, caves, and national parks with forests. Here are some of our previous write ups on the region filled with a variety of things to do: Margaret River Region Known for Wine, Waves, and Caves, Climbing the Karri Tree, the Pinnacles and Nambung National Park, Perth Road Trips: Rottnest Island and Lancelin, Free Things to Do in Perth, Visiting Perth on Holiday, Perth and Surrounds, Korung National Park in the Perth Hills, and Esperance.
Hiring a Car in the Margaret River Region
Margaret River Region Car Rental Map Photo Credit: Budget.com.au
Brusselton is a coastal city right in the Margaret River Region of Western Australia. It is about a three hour drive south of Perth. That is the largest city in Western Australia so there are many different car rental locations in the Perth and surrounds where you can hire a car or 4WD vehicle and travel down to the Margaret River Region. However you can also hire a car from nearby Bunbury just north of Brusselton. Or you can choose to travel from Albany, on the southern coast, and travel west along the South Coast Highway where you will pass potential destinations at 5 different national parks along with way to the Margaret River Region.
Red Herring Venue in Perth
Red Herring Wedding Couple Photo Credit: RedHerring.com.au
Red Herring Photo Credit: RedHerring.com.au
Red Herring Wedding Photo Credit: RedHerring.com.au
The Red Herring is on the Swan River. The bride or the bride and groom can arrive to the Red Herring by boat and walk down the pier instead of the isle. The waterside venue is elegant and makes for a spectacular place for a wedding on the sparkling water and delicious reception. They can seat from 120 to 220 guests. The backdrop of the river and beautiful building will make your special day memorable. You are your guests will have plenty to do, just read our previous posts: Visiting Perth on Holiday, Free Things to Do in Perth, Perth Road Trips: Rottnest Island and Lancelin, Korung National Park in the Perth Hills, and Getaways in Perth and Surrounds.
Hiring a Car in Perth
Perth Car Hire Map Photo Credit: Budget.com.au
There are plenty of car rental locations in Perth where you can hire a car. When you hire a car, you can find the best places to visit and the best deals for your holiday. If you are in Perth City, then you can hire a car there. Other Perth car hire locations include the Perth Airport car rental or the Perth South car hire location near Fremantle. When you are hiring a car, be sure to share your travel plans with the car rental agent so that they can give you the guidelines, road maps, safety restrictions, and holiday travel tips.
Pelican Shore Villas – Kalbarri Wedding
Kalbarri Beach Wedding Photo Credit: PelicanShoreVillas.com.au
Kalbarri Jetty Wedding Photo Credit: PelicanShoreVillas.com.au
Kalbarri National Park ‘Nature’s Window’ Photo Credit: Wikipedia
Kalbarri National Park is located on the central coast of Western Australia. It is a rugged park with so many of the world’s most photographed nature spots. The Pelican Shore Villas provides a wedding venue with access to many of the views and a base for an adventurous honeymoon. The Murchison River within Kalbarri National Park is the perfect place to relax and see the sights on a Murchison River cruise. Here are a list of past blogs that will give you some ideas of what do to in Kalbarri and surrounds: Kalbarri National Park, Coral Coast Road Trip, and Shark Bay.
Hiring a Car in Geraldton
Western Australia Car Hire Map Photo Credit: Budget.com.au
Geraldton is the closest car rental location to Kalbarri National Park. You can hire a 4WD vehicle in Geraldton. You will likely need a 4WD vehicle for this road trip, especially if you plan to venture off the coast inland to some of the more rugged terrain excursions. Our car rental agents can help you find the best car or truck for your travel needs.
More Wedding Venues and Perfect Locations for Your Special Day
Before we send you on your way, also be sure to check out our previous wedding destination blog posts:
Australia Wedding Destinations Part 1
Australia Wedding Destinations Part 2
Top Wedding Destinations in Western Australia
Best Wedding Spots in Victoria Part 1
Best Wedding Spots in Victoria Part 2
Getting Married in Queensland