Geotourism is ‘tourism that focuses on geology and landscape as the basis for providing visitor engagement, learning, and enjoyment’ (Governing Council of the Geological Society of Australia, 2015). Western Australia has landscapes and rocks both old and new, well suited to a variety of tourism experiences. The Geological Survey of Western Australia (GSWA) develops geotourism products that can help the traveller to genuinely experience the magnificent geological heritage of the State.
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Devonian reef complexes
The Devonian reef complexes of the Canning Basin form a spectacular belt of rugged limestone ranges that extend for some 350 kilometres.
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The geology of Shark Bay
The natural attributes of the area are of major international importance, hence its designation as a World Heritage Area.
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Discovery trails to early Earth
The east Pilbara region has one of Earth’s best-preserved remnants of ancient crust more than 3.5 billion years old.
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Gemstones of Western Australia second edition
This book is an in-depth resource on gemstones and decorative stones extracted in the State and used in jewellery and ornamental sculpture.
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Geology and landforms of the Perth region
The Perth region has coastal landscapes, river-valley landscapes, and forested hilly landscapes that reflect the diverse geology beneath.
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Guidebook to the geology of Rottnest Island
This guidebook provides an up-to-date account of the geology of Rottnest Island, with a field guide to key geological localities.
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Rottnest Island — a geology guide
Rottnest Island tells the story of sea-level changes over the last 140 000 years.
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Meteorite impacts and craters
Read about some of Western Australian most famous meteorite impact structures and craters.
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Geological walks
A pamphlet, a map, and an app will guide you on geology walking trails in Perth and the hills.
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WA unearthed
Under the banner of WA unearthed, GSWA is publishing a compilation of Western Australia’s geology in a new format.
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GSWA virtual tours
Western Australian virtual tours using Google Earth.