Western Australia (WA) is famous for its quality and variety of surf breaks with 12,000 kilometres of coastline this really is a great destination for a surfing holiday. Plenty of reefs, beaches and point breaks - so you can take your pick.

Margaret River is the most popular surfing area and undisputed surf capital of Western Australia with surf breaks over 40 scenic kilometres of coastline - local surf stars include Taj Burrow and Jake Patterson. Surfer's Point, which hosts the Margaret River Pro, offers powerful ground swells and first-class waves.

For beginners, head to the seaside towns of Rockingham and Mandurah where you will find a stretch of coastline that's home to consistent rolling surf, perfect for learning to surf.

Esperance is one of the most beautiful beaches in Australia and possibly one of the world's best-kept surfing secrets. Here, the ocean is filled with hundreds of islands and reefs breaking on the horizon. Kangaroos are frequent visitors to the beach and can be found sunning themselves on the sandy foreshores.

For an adventure, try to find Cyclops - hailed as the most hyped and least surfed wave in the world.