| The south west region of Western Australia is one of | | | | watching trips available. It is easy to feel like you are |
| the most beautiful locations in the southern hemisphere, | | | | the first person to visit this untamed coastline, with |
| with surfing beaches, diving reefs, limestone caves and | | | | miles and miles of pristine water stretching out as far |
| ancient trees some of the natural attractions you will | | | | as you can see. |
| find here. It is a fantastic destination for your driving | | | | A few hundred kilometres south from Perth, and west |
| holiday, with plenty of day trips and attractions to keep | | | | of Albany, you will find Walpole, which really does need |
| you coming back time and again. | | | | to be experienced for its raw beauty. It is the perfect |
| The Margaret River Wine Region is one of the most | | | | spot for a weekend away in the wilderness with its |
| popular areas to begin your sightseeing. It is central to | | | | forests, rivers and national parks creating the ultimate |
| most of the towns dotting the coast and known for its | | | | haven for nature lovers. There are also plenty of |
| superb wineries and world class surfing. With plenty of | | | | sporting activities for the more adventurous, such as |
| accommodation it is an ideal base to explore the | | | | sailing, white water rafting, canoing and fishing along the |
| stunning southern coastline located between Cape | | | | rivers. |
| Naturaliste and Cape Leeuwin. You will need time to | | | | Walpole is known mostly for its giant tingle trees, home |
| allow for photo stops, as it is a magnificent stretch of | | | | of the Valley of the Giants Tree Top walk. Some of |
| coast. There are myriads of bushwalking trails and | | | | these trees are over 400 years old, and are so large |
| national parks in the hinterland that make an ideal day | | | | you could almost park a car inside them. You will love |
| trip. | | | | the peace and tranquility here among the enormous |
| Busselton is east of Margaret River and features one | | | | tingle trees, with a suspended bridge forty metres high |
| of the longest jettys in Australia. This is also a stones | | | | taking you to the tree tops for incredible views. |
| throw from one of the most incredible artificial reefs in | | | | Once again, travel on to Pemberton and you will be |
| the world. The Underwater Observatory is a well | | | | blessed with more towering trees which captivate |
| known attraction, perfect for those who would rather | | | | every visitor. The Gloucester Tree is one of the most |
| keep their feet on dry land. There are plenty of | | | | popular, as it can be climbed up to sixty metres for |
| windows to enjoy the coral and marine underwater | | | | those not afraid of heights. To top it off, this town has |
| world at least eight metres below sea level. You won't | | | | amazing wines, food, lakes and even a steam train to |
| want to leave this captivating seaside town. | | | | take you back in time. Big Brook Dam is a popular spot |
| Apart from the coastal towns, there is so much natural | | | | for a picnic with the Beedelup Falls worth the walk for |
| beauty heading inland from the coast. A great way to | | | | the stunning views. Pemberton is a central town to visit |
| see it up close is via the famous Bibbulmun Track, | | | | the South West region with many well known |
| winding from Perth to Albany. The entire walk | | | | attractions within an hours drive. |
| stretches over 1000 kilometres, which is a lot of | | | | There is so much to see in this rich and diverse corner |
| walking. You can enjoy different sections of the track | | | | of Western Australia. Margaret River attracts |
| up and down the coastline, and there are many | | | | thousands with its annual surfing competitions and |
| campsites along the track giving you more time to | | | | wineries, and the national parks and forests in this area |
| enjoy the scenery and walking experience. | | | | are so unique and untouched that they can never be |
| If you did attempt the entire walk you would end up in | | | | forgotten. Time seems to stand still when you are |
| Albany, famous for its incredible diving expeditions | | | | faced with century old icons from the past. Wherever |
| visiting the HMAS Swan wreck. There is also a whale | | | | you journey, there will be plenty to talk about when |
| museum giving you a closer look at the history of this | | | | you finally return home. |
| coastal town, and of course a number of whale | | | | |