Busselton has a foreshore that will stop you in your tracks and have you entertained for hours. You’ll be dazzled by the ivory sand and the translucent turquoise ocean lapping at its edges. Then, a 1. 8-kilometre-long, heritage-listed jetty will draw your eyes out to sea where, from May to December, tens of thousands of whales pass by on their annual migration. And that’s only the beginning. The drive to Busselton from Perth takes roughly 2. 5 hours. Or, you could fly, with the Busselton Margaret River Airport sitting 6. 5 kilometres from the town centre, equipped for everything from ...
The cool climate haven of Albany perches on a placid harbour edged by a National Park. A rugged coastline of sculpted rocks, peaceful sandy beaches and nature trails through fragrant bush awaits those with a sense of adventure, while fans of local wineries, small wine bars and historic buildings will enjoy slow walks around town. It takes just over four-and-a-half hours to drive to Albany from Perth, or you can fly there directly in one hour. Coach lines also service Albany. If you want to walk to Albany from Perth, you can – a 1000 kilometre bush walking trail called ...
Watch one of the greatest shows on Earth as southern right whales come close to shore to calve in the winter. Whilst in summer Orcas come to feast and frolic. Marvel at a flora diversity hotspot. Swim, surf, fish, or grab your bushwalking boots or four-wheel drive and explore Bremer Bay and Fitzgerald River National Park. Located at the mouth of the Bremer River, Bremer Bay is six and a half hours drive southeast of Perth. You can also fly from Perth to Albany in just one hour and 15 minutes, then take a two-hour drive east to Bremer Bay. ...
With its vibrant annual festival and art shows, heritage architecture and multicultural community, Katanning is a rural cultural hotspot, while nearby Kojonup invites you to learn the secrets of one of the oldest surviving cultures on Earth at the Kodja Place. Take the three-hour and 20-minute drive southeast of Perth to Katanning - a Wheatbelt country town that's home to large Malay, Afghan and Chinese populations and the local Indigenous Nyoongar people. This diversity has resulted in a wide range of regular community events, including many art exhibitions and the Multicultural Festival held ...
Mount Barker sits at the heart of the Great Southern Wine region and is one of the world's biodiversity hotspots. It's the ideal base for a leisurely tour of cellar doors, a spring wildflower drive, or a challenging wilderness hike through Western Australia's only mountain range - the Stirling Range. If you're heading out from Albany, it's only a 30-minute drive north on the Albany Highway, or you can get here in just over four hours driving south from Perth. Once known for its apples, the planting of the first grapevine in 1967 started Mount Barker's transformation into the major ...
In the heart of Kojonup lies a natural freshwater spring that has drawn people to this spot for many centuries, making it a significant historic place with many enchanting stories to share. From the Nyoongar people and early settlers to present-day locals, they all invite you to hear their story at The Kodja Place. Following Albany Highway from Perth, you'll arrive at Kojonup and the gateway to the Great Southern region within three hours. Or, if you're travelling up from Albany, it's just one hour and 45 minutes by road. The town takes its name from the Nyoongar word 'Kodja' ...
The cosmopolitan city of Bunbury is renowned for its wild but friendly bottlenose dolphins which you can meet at the shoreline or out in the bay aboard a dolphin watching and swimming tour. It's also the setting of many maritime legends and the northern gateway to Australia's South West - one of the most biodiverse regions on Earth, where world-class wine, pristine beaches and forests of timber giants can all be enjoyed in a single day. Hitting the Kwinana Freeway and Forrest Highway south of Perth, you'll be beside the blue waters of Koombana Bay in under two hours. Regular ...
The town of Denmark is a natural beauty where the rugged wilderness of tall tree forests and tiny, knee-high wildflowers meet emerald green lagoons studded with rounded boulders. Denmark sits peacefully at the end of a five-hour road trip, south of Perth. You can also fly in via Albany, a coastal city 40 minutes away. Limited coach lines reach Denmark. The pretty township bustles with award-winning bakeries, eclectic cafes and weekend arts markets, but it’s what’s around the nature-loving community that draws visitors. Greens Pool and neighbouring Elephant Rocks, in wildflower-riddled William ...
Pemberton is a town of towering timbers. Set in the heart of karri tree country, it's here you'll find and climb the world's tallest fire lookout tree - the famous Gloucester Tree, see a forest filled with the colour of spring wildflowers and taste some of Western Australia's top wines. Hit the freeway south from Perth and you'll be in Pemberton in approximately three hours and 45 minutes. If you're in no hurry, stop at the Bibbulmun Track - one of the world's great long-distance walking trails. Stretching nearly 1, 000 kilometres from Kalamunda in Perth, it passes through Pemberton ...
Few of the world’s wine regions bear such a striking combination of treasures. Tall tree forests tower over clusters of vibrantly coloured wildflowers. Fragrant scrub edges a coastline of pale sandy beaches, rounded boulders and glass-clear ocean. Inland, vines frame cellar doors, barrels of wine and some of Western Australia’s best dining experiences. At the heart of it all, is Margaret River town. The Margaret River region’s main airport is at Busselton, which is a 45-minute drive from Margaret River town. Sitting about three-and-a-half hours’ drive south from Perth, the town itself has a small, ...