South West
South West
Our National Parks, reserves, and bushlands have some great walking and hiking trails for you to experience. Taking in the beautiful scenery, waterfalls, remote beaches, and amazing elevated lookouts, located throughout the Southwest you will find something amazing amongst the plants, wildlife, wildflowers and orchids!
Our South West is one of just 36 Biodiversity Hotspots in the world with 24 National Parks and over 1000km of Coastline. Many flora and fauna found here are not found anywhere else on our glorious planet, so get out and about and experience it!
Hop on board a cruise from Bremer Bay to see the Orcas, or join a Whale Watching cruise from Albany to see the endangered Southern Right Whale.
Why not spend a day walking on the Bibbulmun Track or Cape to Cape Trail, or grab your bike and spend a day out on the Munda Biddi Trail. Keep your eyes out for Wildflowers or an Echidna or two. Contact us or come in and see our full range of Bibbulmun track, Cape to Cape and Munda Biddi trail maps.
Stay in Busselton and grab a torch to spot the elusive Western Ringtailed Possum amongst the Peppermint Trees or amble along the shoreline at Hamelin Bay and watch the various Stingrays gliding across the sandy floor while they feed.
Climb and hike to view the Wildflower Confetti strewn across the ridges of the Stirling Ranges located north of Albany.
There is truly something for every nature lover in the South West!
The Margaret River region
Starting from Cape Naturaliste in the northwest corner down to Cape Leeuwin in the south – each of the capes has a lighthouse. Its reputation as a wine-growing region exceeds its size, accounting for just 3 per cent of the national wine crop but some 20 per cent of Australia’s premium wine. Tastings can be enjoyed at numerous cellar doors from boutique vineyards up to the palatial Voyager winery. Pairing great food with great wine, the region has also gained a reputation with foodies, especially during the annual Gourmet Escape festival. This region is also popular with surfers, offering up great waves and beautiful beaches and for the intrepid the stunning coastline provides the ideal trek between the two capes and their lighthouses. Reaching Cape Leeuwin is not just the end of the walk but also the most south-westerly point of Australia.
Whilst exploring the Margaret River region, take in the stunning scenery surrounding the region from a whole new perspective, aboard a canoe on the pristine Margaret River. Meet Bushtucker Tours at Prevelly, the river mouth, where you can spot the surfers before heading up the river and taking in the river's unique ecosystem. All this paddling will work up an appetite! Your lunch is like no other with an amazing array of bush meats such as kangaroo and emu along with bush jams, pestos, and condiments, along with freshly baked bread from the region.
They also do Bushtucker Winery & Brewery Tours.
The South West then stretches eastward along the southern coastline taking in highlights such as D’Entrecasteaux National Park with its spectacular beaches and towering forests, or for more coastal treats head to the inviting Greens Pool at Denmark. Along the coast be sure to keep an eye out for dolphins and migrating whales. Inland at Porongurup National Park is the Granite Skywalk on Castle Rock that dates back 1,100 million years.
The South West is the perfect destination to taste just how much WA has to offer visitors.
Wildflowers in the South West
It's time for our South West to shine! Our friends at Pemberton Discovery Tours offer great 4WD wildflower tours around the Pemberton area including the beautiful D’Entrecasteaux National Park. With plenty of departures available now is the perfect time to lock in a date and see the national park come alive with colour!
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