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Albany
Prepare to be blown away by Albany acirc s dramatic convict history set against a backdrop of rugged granite coastline green seas and a wild beauty that tugs at the heartstrings Situated on the southern coast of Western Australia Albany ...
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Bremer Bay
Located on the southern coast seven hours drive south east of Perth and kilometres east of Albany is the town of Bremer Bay The town is rapidly becoming a popular fishing and holiday town Bremer Bay offers spectacular beaches with ...
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Katanning
The agricultural town of Katanning is located three hours drive southeast of Perth and is a service centre to people The establishment of a brick works for the foundation of the town leaves a rich heritage of federation buildings As ...
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Kojonup
Kojonup is located on the Albany Highway two hours drive from Perth and kilometres from Albany Historic Kojonup is more than just a gateway to the beautiful southern areas of Western Australia In the heart of Kojonup is the freshwater ...
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Mount Barker
Mount Barker minutes drive northwest of Albany was once known for its apples Today it is involved in sheep and cattle farming and is famous for its wildflowers and wineries Mount Barker is situated in the centre of the Great ...
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Bunbury
The cosmopolitan city of Bunbury just two hours drive south of Perth is located on a spectacular peninsular surrounded by blue waters of the Indian Ocean Koombana Bay and the Leschenault Inlet A vibrant port city with a strong maritime ...
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Busselton
Best known for its iconic two-kilometre long jetty and calm turquoise bays Busselton has a relaxed atmosphere and is a popular place for a family holiday Twice voted Western Australia acirc s top tourism town there acirc s plenty of ...
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Pemberton
The pretty timber town of Pemberton in the south west of the state is all about indulging in local gourmet produce tasting top wines and feasting your eyes on breathtaking forest scenery The tall trees - Pemberton acirc s biggest ...
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Denmark
You acirc ll fall in love with Denmark acirc where towering tall trees meet the ocean It has a relaxed village atmosphere romantic timber milling history and incredible coastal scenery Just minutes drive west of Albany on the southern coast ...
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Margaret River
No trip to Western Australia is complete without a pit stop at Margaret River Originally a chilled out surfie town Margaret River has evolved into the ultimate smorgasbord of good food fine wine and spectacular scenery acirc just a three-and-a-half ...
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Bayonet Head
Bayonet Head is a large residential suburb overlooking Oyster Harbour just a short drive northeast of the centre of Albany Travel to nearby Emu Point Middleton Beach or Albany city for cafe and restaurant dining Guest house accommodation is available ...
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Boyanup
Less than three hours drive south of Perth is boyunup a predominately farming town in a well forrested region that s great for scenic drives Due to the closure of the railway in Bunbury the Boyanup Museum is the home ...
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Little Grove
Little Grove is a small picturesque area near Albany and is a great place to stay when exploring the many attractions that Albany has to offer Bed and breakfast and self-contained accommodation units are available ...
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Stirling Range National Park
The first ship known to visit the coast was the Dutch ship quot Guilden Seepaart quot in years later it was English Captain Matthew Flinders on HMS Investigator who recorded the first sighting of the inland mountain range on January ...
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Gnarabup
Gnarabup is a small area and beach in the coastal town of Prevelly Park near Margaret River four and a half hours drive south of Perth Picturesque beaches and the Leeuwin Naturaliste National Park are some of the natural wonders ...
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Prevelly
Prevelly is a minute drive west of Margaret River and is the home to the world famous Margaret River surfing beaches in Western Australia s south west It is a beachside playground with a close knit community four hours from ...
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Borden
Borden is a small town an hour and a halfs drive north of Albany within the Gnowangerup Shire which services the needs of visitors to the Stirling Range as well as the local community The town has a large grain ...
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Cranbrook
Cranbrook is about an hour drive north of Albany located in the Great Southern Region approximately kilometres north of Albany and kilometres south of Perth It is also just kilometres from the Stirling Range National Park and makes an excellent ...
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Frankland
Frankland also known as The Frankland River Valley is one of Western Australia s best kept secrets with rolling hills rich and productive farming land natural forest and bush abundant with unique native wildflowers Frankland is located between Manjimup and ...
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Gnowangerup
Four hours drive southeast of Perth is the classic wheat and sheep town of Gnowangerup Throughout the shire and the main street of Gnowangerup are a number of attractive buildings constructed during pioneering days A large steam tractor imported in ...
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Jerramungup
About a three hour drive north east of Albany in the state s south is Jerramungup the western gateway to the Fitzgerald River National Park Jerramungup was developed as a war service settlement area in and officially became a shire ...
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Nornalup
Fifteen minutes drive east of Walpole Nornalup is a small village on the banks of the Frankland River in the heart of the giant karri forests of the beautiful Walpole Nornalup National Park Nornalup offers the ultimate natural holiday experience ...
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Ongerup
Ongerup is a five hour drive southeast of Perth The name comes from the Aboriginal word meaning place of the male kangaroo The Ongerup Needilup district is part of one of the best wildflower areas in the world About species ...
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Porongurup
The Porongurup million year old land - form is rich in unique plant life and abundant fauna - a photographer s paradise The hectares of National Park has a rugged beauty that attracts bush walkers bird lovers and plant enthrusiasts ...
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Australind
Located kilometres north of Bunbury is the coastal town of Australind The area was first settled in and has a rich history with many of the town s old buildings remaining today The St Nicholas Church built in is said ...
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Ferguson
A two hours drive south of Perth is the town of Ferguson Set in the beautiful Ferguson Valley Ferguson and its surrounds are lush and green in winter and spring dotted with farm sites and beautiful rolling hills Although traditionally ...
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Augusta
Augusta is a beautiful fishing town set on Cape Leeuwin the most south-western point of Western Australia where the Indian Ocean and Southern Oceans meet The coastline and countryside surrounding Augusta is diverse and pristine with many places to escape ...
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Balingup
The historic village of Balingup is situated at the northern entrance to the picturesque Blackwood River Valley in the south west of Western Australia A premier tourist town Balingup is well known for its art and crafts galleries wineries festivals ...
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Binningup
Just north of Bunbury and kilometres south of Perth Binningup is a modern coastal town with golden sandy beaches The town s beautiful beaches and proximity to Perth make it a popular holiday destination A reef runs parallel to the ...
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Boyup Brook
The peaceful town of Boyup Brook is situated on the Blackwood River kilometres south east of Perth Located between the South West and Albany Highways it provides an ideal opportunity to leave the hustle and bustle of city life and ...
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Bridgetown
In the heart of the beautiful Blackwood River Valley is Bridgetown Three hours drive south of Perth the town is famous for its misty mornings rolling hills and a stunning location next to the Blackwood River With its valleys and ...
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Brunswick
Brunswick also called Brunswick Junction is located in the heart of dairy country about three hours drive south of Perth Known as the cream of the south west the town was named in the late s after an English Duke ...
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Burekup
Enjoying the best of both worlds Burekup is a picture of peaceful rural life as the northern gateway to the beautiful Ferguson Valley but is still just a minute drive to the city of Bunbury The area features panoramic scenery ...
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Capel
Capel is located minutes drive south of Bunbury on the banks of the Capel River Visit the only naturally occurring tuart forest in the world at Tuart Forest National Park Enjoy activities like bush walking surfing swimming fishing crabbing prawning ...
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Collie
The town of Collie kilometres south of Perth lies in a scenic valley formed by the Darling Ranges Collie has warm to hot summers cool clear autumn days crisp and occasionally misty winter days Collie comes alive with colour in ...
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Cowaramup
Located a minute drive from the Margaret River townsite Cowaramup is the gateway to the renowned Willyabrup wine area in the heart of the Margaret River Wine Region A vibrant arts and crafts community exists in Cowaramup represented by several ...
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Dardanup
Dardanup the centre of the Ferguson Valley is located two and a half hours drive south of Perth or just minutes from Bunbury The name Dardanup is a derivative of the Indigenous name Dudingup Set in traditionally dairy country Dardanup ...
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Donnybrook
Donnybrook is two and a half hours drive south of Perth and is home to the State s apple growing industry Apple harvest takes place from approximately March to May each year and October is the best time to see ...
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Dunsborough
The pretty seaside town of Dunsborough overlooks the crystal clear waters of Geographe Bay and is one of the most popular family holiday spots in Western Australia An easy three hour drive from Perth it acirc s a haven of ...
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Eaton
Set on the banks of the scenic Collie River Eaton is a pleasant leafy locality two and a half hours drive south of Perth Eaton has a wonderful relaxed holiday atmosphere all year round and is a rapidly growing area ...
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Gracetown
Gracetown is a town site of approximately houses situated kilometres northwest of Margaret River overlooking picturesque Cowaramup Bay The Bay is ideal for swimming surfing snorkelling and rock climbing There is a general store which supplies fuel alcohol and all ...
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Greenbushes
Greenbushes is located kilometres south of Perth and only kilometres north of Bridgetown It is named after the Green Bushes Well located south of where the town now stands The well was a watering place on the Bunbury to Bridgetown ...
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Harvey
Harvey is located about an hour and a half s drive south west of Perth within an area of beautiful scenery The thriving town of Harvey which is situated on the river enjoys a unique Italian heritage This cosmopolitan influence ...
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Manjimup
The town of Manjimup is a regional centre for the largest shire in the south west of Western Australia It possesses areas of ecological historical agricultural commercial and industrial interest The rich red soil of the district will support almost ...
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Myalup
Myalup is a peaceful fishing village minutes drive southwest of Harvey off the Old Coast Road A place where unspoilt white beaches safe swimming and excellent fishing can be enjoyed Myalup comes from the Aboriginal word mya meaning paperbark tree ...
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Nannup
The picturesque little mill town of Nannup is set alongside the Blackwood River amongst stunning countryside and surrounding farmlands Nannup is located on the Vasse Highway about halfway between Busselton and Pemberton The main street is dotted with historic buildings ...
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Northcliffe
Northcliffe is a small rural town with a population of people approximately kilometres south of Perth Dairy and beef farming have supported the town for nearly a century and more recently grapes marron olives and walnuts have been successfully introduced ...
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Quindalup
Quindalup is located three kilometres east of Dunsborough and a three and a half hour drive south of Perth This coastal town rests on the shores of the picturesque Geographe Bay and is a popular holiday destination Head south of ...
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Quinninup
Nestled amongst tall Karri trees Quinninup is approximately kilometres south of Perth minutes from Manjimup and Pemberton The history dates back to the early s The s saw land released for farming and in the timber company Millars established a ...
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Walpole
Towering forests and white sandy beaches make Walpole an idyllic place for a relaxing getaway Surrounded by national parks and state forests the tranquil rivers and inlet offers world-class fishing canoeing white-water rafting bushwalking power boating and sailing Just an ...
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Waterloo
Waterloo is a minute drive from Bunbury or two and a half hours from Perth Set in lush green dairying country Waterloo is the gateway to the Ferguson Valley Scenic views and peaceful country panoramas abound wherever you look Now ...
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Yallingup
Yallingup is a short minute drive south west of Dunsborough within the Margaret River Wine Region It is a popular holiday destination for surfing fishing and relaxing Yallingup is an aboriginal word meaning Place of Love The township became a ...
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Yarloop
Located kilometres or two hours drive south of Perth on the South Western Highway Yarloop is a historic town where you can step back in time and rediscover the age of steam and timber In the late s Yarloop was ...
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Frenchman Bay
Enjoy a relaxed family holiday at Frenchman Bay Albany on the south coast of Western Australia The area provides fantastic whale watching opportunities swimming diving snorkelling fishing and sailing Go bushwalking or visit the intriguing historical monuments and sites near ...
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Tambellup
Tambellup is located an hour and a half drive north of Albany in the southwest of Western Australia It is also known as the town of friendship because of the locals community pride The town was settled by a European ...
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Donnelly River
Donnelly River Village is a small township in the picturesque Donnelly valley located approximately four hours drive south of Perth In the heart of a karri forest Donnelly River Village is a preserved timber mill town The mill was the ...
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Mullalyup
Located just over three hours drive south of Perth on the South West Highway Mullalyup is the northern gateway to the beautiful Blackwood River region It is positioned in an area which farms fruit vegetables beef cattle and sheep Mullalyup ...
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Wellington Mill
Wellington Mill is a short drive from the small town of Dardanup kilometres from Perth and minutes from Bunbury Situated at the top of the Ferguson Valley it is fast becoming a popular tourist destination This historic area was once ...
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Stratham
Stratham is a semirural coastal town just over three hours drive south of Perth and half an hour south of Bunbury ...
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Eagle Bay
Located at the tip of Cape Naturaliste in Geographe Bay and within close proximity to Dunsborough Yallingup and Busselton lies the very scenic and affluent Eagle Bay Many of Western Australia s rich and famous have holiday homes in Eagle ...
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Geographe
Geographe is located within the township of Busselton four hours drive south of Perth Ideally situated on the north facing shores of Geographe Bay the area makes the perfect base for exploring the Margaret River Wine Region Geographe Bay is ...
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Boranup
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Torndirrup
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Fitzgerald River National Park
Fitzgerald River National Park is renowned for its diverse and spectacular scenery and flora which in turn supports a number of threatened animals Surrounding the inlets of the Gairdner Fitzgerald and Hamersley Rivers between Bremer Bay and Hopetoun on the ...
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Middleton Beach
Middleton Beach is a coastal suburb of the City of Albany located on the south coast of Western Australia It is an easy five minute drive via Middleton Road or half hour walk from the city centre Middleton Beach is ...
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Peaceful Bay
Peaceful Bay is a hamlet in the Shire of Denmark a picturesque holiday spot on the Southern Ocean coast west of Denmark town centre Located ten minutes drive east of Walpole near the giant karri forests of the beautiful Walpole ...
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