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The South West offers magnificent ancient forests and breathtaking coastline.
Where rugged coastal cliffs meet secluded beaches and landlocked dunes encroach
on old growth forests. Couple this with undulating hills and mountain ranges,
where visitors flock to see the unique wildflower displays, and go on to enjoy
the great wines and produce of region that enjoys warm Mediterranean climate.
There are of course aquatic activities including surfing, diving, white water
rafting, fishing, whale watching and much more. For those more into land locked
activities there is 4 wheel-driving, caving, mountain biking, trail walks, rock
climbing and camping to name just a few.
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The main towns and cities include
Bunbury, Busselton,
Collie and Manjimup. The local government areas are the City of
Bunbury and the shires of
Augusta-Margaret River,
Bridgetown-Greenbushes, Boyup
Brook, Busselton, Capel,
Collie, Dardanup, Donnybrook-Balingup,
Harvey, Manjimup and Nannup.
For up-to-date information visit the tourist information centres throughout the
region.
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Bibbulmun Track
This famous
track is a popular walking track for both recreational
and long distance walkers. The track starts in the hills suburb of Kalamunda, 20 km east of Perth in the Darling Range, winding its way through the South West and ends at Albany, some 1,000 km.
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Noongar Non-Metropolitan Region
WAITOC
The South Western Australia region. Some tours and tourism information.
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Tree Fire Tower
Tree Towers
Dotted through the jarrah and karri forests in the South West are the tree towers.
One of the great attractions in the South West region,
these towers were established by the Forests Department for early detection of forest fires.
In contrast with the northern forest areas, the gentle undulating lands and tall
trees of the southern forest offered very few vantage points for fire lookouts.
To actually build a tower high enough would cost to much. The alternative was to
construct a platform lookout in the taller tress. The first karri fire lookout
tower to be built was called Big Tree, constructed in 1938 just to the west of
Manjimup. By 1952 there were eight tree towers lookouts. Just 10 km south of
Manjimup is the Diamond Tree and at about 51 metres up, offer spectacular
views over the top of the trees.
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Winery
There are some great wineries in the South West region. Check out our
list or contact the local tourist centre.
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South West
Events |
Western Australia Events |
Festival of
Country Gardens
Ph: 08 9761
4800 Tollfree: 1800 001 357 Fax: 08 9761 4900
November
This
festival is held through the hinterland of the South West with gardens Bridgetown,
Balingup, Greenbushes, Manjimup and Nannup. The main festival is
held during spring over the first week and third weekend of November.
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South West
Tours
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WA Tours Outback
Eco Adventure
National Tours |
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7 day Albany, Tree Top Walk, Margaret
River, Pinnacles, Kalbarri and Monkey Mia
From the vast forests in the south, to the dolphins of Monkey Mia in
the north, this is a trip that shows you all the highlights of this part of
Western Australia. Taste premium wines in Margaret River, walk among the tree
tops in the "Valley of the Giants", marvel at the sandstone gorges of Kalbarri
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Albany, Tree Top Walk and Margaret River
Commencing and ending in Perth.
A wonderful journey through Western Australia's South West, a region blessed
with rugged ranges, towering old growth forests, a pristine coastline, premium
wines and heritage charm.
Spend four days exploring the area by luxury coach tour and staying in superior
accommodation with private facilities.
Highlights include: Stirling Ranges & Albany, Valley of the Giants 'Tree Top
Walk', Eagles Heritage and Mammoth Cave, Reef and Shipwreck cruise, Margaret
River Wine Region, Sheep Shearing demonstration |
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3 day Tree Top Walk and Margaret River
Tour from Perth
See the South West at its best! Wander through towering old growth
forest. Taste fine Western Australian wines. Explore the pristine formations of
underground crystal caves. Watch massive surf on magnificent coastlines. Witness
the lightning speed of native birds of prey. Take a tree top walk through the
"Valley of the Giants". All this and more in just three days! |
Book Online
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Perth Tours and
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Wineries
There are some great wineries in the South West region. Check out our
list or contact the local tourist centre.
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JustSouth Tourism
Tourism Bunbury
Tourism site of Bunbury and the South West Tapestry Region. A
online directory of accommodation, attractions, events, tours, products and
services, and eating out.
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South West Life
PO Box 2340, BUNBURY WA 6231
Ph: +61 8 9721 1326 Fax: +61 8 9721 1352
An e-magazine celebrating life in the south west of Western Australia.
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BWEA Bunbury Wellingon
Economic Alliance
The Old Post Office, 63 Throssell St, COLLIE WA 6225 Ph:
08 9734 2923 Fax: 08 9734 1673
Includes general information and links to other useful
sites within the region.
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Western Tourist Radio
PO Box 582, DONNYBROOK WA 6239 Ph/Fax: 08 9731 7006
A Western Australia Visitor Information Portal
that operate tourist radio stations.
Bunbury 98.4 FM Busselton 96.5 FM Margaret River 96.5 FM Perth 87.6 FM
Fremantle 88.0 FM Swan Valley 88.0 FM
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