Every day of summer, Europe 1 makes you discover a new destination: this Tuesday, the columnist of the show "Et si on partait?" Jean-Bernard Carillet, takes you to Western Australia. Author for the Lonely planet invites you to visit this state covered with wild and natural corners out of the ordinary.

Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne. These are the places we think of first when we talk about Australia. But do you know Western Australia? This Tuesday, Jean-Bernard Carillet makes you discover this state of western Australia, idyllic but also somewhat strange. Little known to ordinary people, this territory brings together exceptional wild and natural corners between horizontal waterfalls, glowing labyrinthine gorges or even the few marsupials that they inhabit. And there is no shortage of activities: hiking or 4x4, cage diving with sharks or simply swimming in fresh water: our columnist Jean-Bernard Carillet, author for the Lonely Planet, gives you his tips for visiting this state. rich in surprises.

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Perth, an isolated but dynamic city

"Today, direction Western Australia. It is the largest but the least known of the States of Australia. The size of France five times, this State is particularly populated. It is the great daily adventure. . And the capital is worth a visit. This is Perth. This city is characterized by its extreme isolation. The nearest city, Adelaide, is over 2,600 km away. Nevertheless, it is very dynamic, attractive, from this area. In fact, many French people come to settle there. And the sun is there all year round. It is also one of the windiest cities in the world.

20 km off the coast of Perth is Rottnest Iceland. It is a paradise island that can only be discovered on foot or by bicycle. Cars are prohibited there. You can get there by ferry in under 45 minutes. Visiting the island is done in one day because it is small. And it's a real treat: we walk from bay to bay, from idyllic beach to idyllic beach and from cove to cove, enjoying the white sand and turquoise water. It is simply happiness. Of course, I succumbed to the ritual of the selfie with the quokka, a small marsupial endemic to the island, friendly and curious, who does not hesitate to approach visitors (but do not touch or feed him ). The hashtag #quokkaselfie brings together some 30,000 photos with selfie.

Nigaloo Reef, an exceptional park perfect for diving

If you are keen on diving, Nigaloo Reef Marine Park is a must for diving. This park, bathed by the Indian Ocean, runs along the northwest coast of Australia for more than 250 km. This marine park is famous around the world for being home to whale sharks from May to June, which come to gorge on plankton, a completely harmless species ...

Snorkelers (individuals snorkeling) are sure to observe these magnificent (and harmless) creatures in their natural environment. And the biodiversity of this exceptional park is not limited to whale sharks. All year round, manta rays can be encountered there, as well as dugongs, turtles and even humpback whales.

Horizontal Falls, "the horizontal falls"

Horizontal Falls is one of the Kimberley region's most spectacular sights. These are "horizontal falls". In reality, these are not waterfalls, but a natural phenomenon linked to the strong tidal currents that rush through a channel in the Buccaneers archipelago. The intensity varies depending on the tides, which can reach 11 meters.

The colossal thrust of the body of water, with rising or falling tide, causes an extremely strong current in these two channels, with eddies and a "fall" which can reach four meters. The phenomenon can be observed very closely aboard powerful speedboats, which "ride" these falls. It is better to have a strong heart! The other possible option to savor the spectacle as it should be is to fly over the site (and the whole of the wonderful Buccaneers archipelago) aboard a small tourist plane.

Bungle Bungles and Lake Argyle

In Western Australia, nature dares all the extravagance. We take in all the dimension in the chain of Bungle Bungles, listed as a World Heritage Site. This extraordinary massif, completely isolated in the Kimberley region, will give you the feeling of entering another universe.

In the midst of the immensity of the glowing Outback rise domes in the shape of large loaves of sugar, streaked with orange, gray and black bands. This stone phantasmagoria is due to erosion, which over time has nibbled at the different layers of sediment to shape these natural works of art. You can hike, moreover, in the middle of the labyrinthine gorges that thread their way through this magical maze in the company of a guide. In places we admire rock carvings left by the aborigines. Seen from above, during a sightseeing flight in a helicopter or aboard a small tourist plane, the landscape unfolds in an even more incredible way: the gigantic domes resemble the cells of a beehive.

Another natural landmark: Lake Argyle. It is the largest reserve of fresh water in the country. In the very north of Western Australia, this artificial lake is a veritable inland sea, whose dark waters are dotted with dozens of islands and islets. A magical spectacle seen from an airplane or at sea level, aboard a boat or a kayak. You can even swim there without danger. Treat yourself to pure relaxation at the Lake Argyle Resort, a beautiful hotel-campground overlooking the lake.

Other little-known places to discover in Australia

If you're looking for a thrill, a white shark cage dive in the Port Lincoln area is perfect for you.

Another must-do experience: the Cape York Peninsula. It is Australia's last great wilderness. It is twice the size in Bavaria but has only 180,000 inhabitants. The visit is to be done in 4X4.

Finally, there is Kangoroo Iceland. Located 110 km southwest of Adelaide, this 150 km long by 60 km wide island is an ecotourism hotspot and a diving paradise, with crystal-clear waters rich in marine life. "