The South West Region

Article by: Jay
Last updated: Tuesday, 11-Jul-2006 00:00:00 CEST


Magaret River

The Margaret River region is a superb blend of good living and stunning nature just three and a half hours' drive south of Perth. Visitors to the area, one of Western Australia's most popular destinations, should be prepared to indulge in the gastronomic delights of worldclass wineries and gourmet vineyard restaurants...


Bunbury

Bunbury is a pretty port south along the coast from Perth. It is a popular holiday destination and home to a number of dolphins and plenty of Blue Manna Crabs.


Busselton

Busselton makes an excellent base from which to explore the surrounding area, in particular, the Margaret River Wine Region, which extends westward from Busselton in the north to Augusta in the south.


Cape Leeuwin

Cape Leeuwin is the most south-westerly mainland point of the Australian Continent, in the state of Western Australia. A few small islands and rocks extend further to the south, for details see Cape Leeuwin Islands..


Yallingup

Yallingup is a short 10 minute drive south west of Dunsborough, within the Margaret River Wine Region. It is a popular holiday destination for surfing, fishing and relaxing....


Pemberton

Pemberton is an ideal location from which to explore the south west corner of Western Australia. Pemberton is located about an hour and a half's drive from Margaret River, Busselton, Walpole/Nornalup and the Valley of the Giants, and only two hours' drive from Bunbury....


Shannon National Park

Shannon National Park is set in some of the most magnificent karri country in Western Australia's southern forest. The park covers the entire basin of the Shannon River, from its headwaters to the Southern Ocean...








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