Tall Trees of the South West

The south west region of Western Australia is one ofwatching 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 andmiles and miles of pristine water stretching out as far
ancient trees some of the natural attractions you willas you can see.
find here. It is a fantastic destination for your drivingA few hundred kilometres south from Perth, and west
holiday, with plenty of day trips and attractions to keepof 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 mostspot for a weekend away in the wilderness with its
popular areas to begin your sightseeing. It is central toforests, rivers and national parks creating the ultimate
most of the towns dotting the coast and known for itshaven for nature lovers. There are also plenty of
superb wineries and world class surfing. With plenty ofsporting activities for the more adventurous, such as
accommodation it is an ideal base to explore thesailing, white water rafting, canoing and fishing along the
stunning southern coastline located between Caperivers.
Naturaliste and Cape Leeuwin. You will need time toWalpole is known mostly for its giant tingle trees, home
allow for photo stops, as it is a magnificent stretch ofof the Valley of the Giants Tree Top walk. Some of
coast. There are myriads of bushwalking trails andthese trees are over 400 years old, and are so large
national parks in the hinterland that make an ideal dayyou 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 onetingle trees, with a suspended bridge forty metres high
of the longest jettys in Australia. This is also a stonestaking you to the tree tops for incredible views.
throw from one of the most incredible artificial reefs inOnce again, travel on to Pemberton and you will be
the world. The Underwater Observatory is a wellblessed with more towering trees which captivate
known attraction, perfect for those who would ratherevery visitor. The Gloucester Tree is one of the most
keep their feet on dry land. There are plenty ofpopular, as it can be climbed up to sixty metres for
windows to enjoy the coral and marine underwaterthose not afraid of heights. To top it off, this town has
world at least eight metres below sea level. You won'tamazing 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 naturalfor a picnic with the Beedelup Falls worth the walk for
beauty heading inland from the coast. A great way tothe 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 walkattractions within an hours drive.
stretches over 1000 kilometres, which is a lot ofThere is so much to see in this rich and diverse corner
walking. You can enjoy different sections of the trackof Western Australia. Margaret River attracts
up and down the coastline, and there are manythousands with its annual surfing competitions and
campsites along the track giving you more time towineries, 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 inforgotten. Time seems to stand still when you are
Albany, famous for its incredible diving expeditionsfaced with century old icons from the past. Wherever
visiting the HMAS Swan wreck. There is also a whaleyou journey, there will be plenty to talk about when
museum giving you a closer look at the history of thisyou finally return home.
coastal town, and of course a number of whale