Must-see attractions in Southern WA

  • kangaroos standing at Lucky Bay in Cape Le Grand National Park, near Esperance in Western Australia. Lucky Bay is one of Australia's most well-known beaches known for pristine white sand and kangaroos

    Lucky Bay

    Southern WA

    One of Australia's top beaches, Lucky Bay has sand so white and so fine that is squeaks underfoot like rubber. Good for kite- and windsurfing. Tame…

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    Valley of the Giants

    Southern WA

    In the Valley of the Giants, the spectacular Tree Top Walk consists of a 600m-long ramp rising from the valley, allowing visitors access high into the…

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    Cape Le Grand National Park

    Southern WA

    Good fishing, swimming and camping can be found at Lucky Bay – arguably Australia's top beach, complete with beach-going kangaroos – and Le Grand Beach,…

  • Moombaki Wines

    Southern WA

    This small, family-run 5-star winery specialises in hand-crafted vintages made exclusively from estate-grown grapes. Tastings include the stellar malbec…

  • Harewood Estate

    Southern WA

    One of four 5-star wineries around Denmark, this estate sells a diverse range of award-winning wines from its four vineyards. Don't miss its 2014 reserve…

  • Yokinup Beach

    Southern WA

    This stupendous white-sand sweep stretches for miles and you're likely to have it all to yourself. Not great for swimming due to strong currents, but…

  • Cape Arid in Cape Arid National Park, Western Australia.

    Cape Arid National Park

    Southern WA

    Whales (in season), seals and Cape Barren geese are seen regularly here. Much of the park is 4WD-accessible only, although the Thomas River Rd leading to…

  • Torndirrup National Park

    Southern WA

    Covering much of the peninsula enclosing the southern reaches of Princess Royal Harbour and King George Sound, this national park features windswept,…

  • Walpole-Nornalup National Park

    Southern WA

    Giant trees include red, yellow and Rate's tingles (all types of eucalypt, or gum, trees). Good walking tracks include a section of the Bibbulmun Track,…

  • Singlefile Wines

    Southern WA

    Large, popular winery with tastings of excellent chardonnay, as well as riesling, sauvignon blanc, botrytis, cabernet sauvignon and shiraz, Singlefile has…

  • Rising Star

    Southern WA

    These friendly Texans champion French-style sparkling chardonnay and rosé, produce good merlot, pinot noir and cabernet sauvignon, and also conduct…

  • Poacher's Ridge

    Southern WA

    Five-star Poacher's Ridge was twice named one of Australia's best wineries by Gourmet Traveller Wine. Apart from its multiple award-winning 2007 merlot,…

  • Zarephath Wines

    Southern WA

    A short drive east of Porongurup National Park, this small, family-run winery serves trophy-winning riesling and pinot noir, as well as excellent syrah,…

  • West Cape Howe Wines

    Southern WA

    In lovely grounds around 10km west of Mt Barker, this 5-star winery is a regular award winner for its single vineyard shiraz, chardonnay and cabernet…

  • Castle Rock Estate

    Southern WA

    Family-owned winery producing award-winning riesling, shiraz, sauvignon blanc and chardonnay. Also great for pinot noir, as well as a sparkling della and…

  • William Bay National Park

    Southern WA

    William Bay National Park, about 20km west of town, offers sheltered swimming in gorgeous Greens Pool and off nearby Elephant Rocks, and has good walking…

  • Plantagenet Wines

    Southern WA

    The first winery in the Great Southern, founded by a descendant of the House of Plantagenet. This 5 Red Star winery is renowned for its riesling, shiraz…

  • Duke's Vineyard

    Southern WA

    Particularly good for award-winning, single-vineyard shiraz, riesling and rosé, a fantastic reserve shiraz and sparkling riesling and shiraz. Cellar door…

  • Rockcliffe Winery

    Southern WA

    Five-star wines named after surf breaks, ranging from award-winning pinot noir, shiraz and cabernet sauvignon to chardonnay and rosé. Good restaurant on…

  • Le Grand Beach

    Southern WA

    This wide stretch of white sand stretches for miles and is popular with 4WD drivers. It is rather exposed, though, and occasionally blasted by strong…

  • Dolphin Cove

    Southern WA

    Picture-perfect white-sand beach, lapped by cerulean waters. Swimming and fishing at own risk, as currents can be dangerous.

  • Tagon Bay

    Southern WA

    Crescent-shaped white-sand beach bookmarked by rocky headlands. Swimmers beware strong currents.

  • Blue Haven

    Southern WA

    Long sweep of brilliant white sand and usually calm waters for swimming.

  • West Beach

    Southern WA

    Gorgeous sweep of sand, ideal for sunbathing. Dangerous rip currents.

  • Fourth Beach

    Southern WA

    Long, narrow, dune-backed stretch of white sand. Great for walking.

  • View to Devil's Slide from Marmabup Peak in  Porongurup Range, Western Australia

    Porongurup National Park

    Southern WA

    Excellent bushwalks range from the 100m Tree-in-the-Rock stroll to the harder Hayward and Nancy Peaks (5.5km loop). The Devil's Slide (5km return) passes…

  • Fitzgerald River National Park

    Southern WA

    Midway between Albany and Esperance, this gem of a national park has been declared a Unesco Biosphere Reserve. Its 3300 sq km contain half of the orchid…

  • Stirling Range National Park

    Southern WA

    This 1156-sq-km national park consists of a single chain of peaks pushed up by plate tectonics to form a range 10km wide and 65km long. Running most of…

  • Historic Whaling Station at Discovery Bay

    Southern WA

    When the Cheynes Beach Whaling Station ceased operations in November 1978, few could have guessed that the formerly gore-covered decks would eventually be…

  • West Cape Howe National Park

    Southern WA

    Midway between Denmark and Albany, this 35-sq-km coastal park is a playground for naturalists, bushwalkers, rock climbers and anglers. Inland are areas of…

  • Esperance Museum

    Southern WA

    This warehouse is filled with everyday objects from yesteryear, as well as Aboriginal weaponry (spot the fishing boomerang!), a vintage locomotive and a…

  • Yongergnow Malleefowl Centre

    Southern WA

    The excellent, community-managed and volunteer-run Yongergnow Malleefowl Centre is in Ongerup, about 50km north of the Mount Trio Bush Camping & Caravan…

  • Petrichor Gallery

    Southern WA

    Showcasing up to eight annual exhibitions by regional artists and those further afield, this gallery also sells a good selection of locally made native…

  • Conspicuous Cliffs

    Southern WA

    Midway between Nornalup and Peaceful Bay, Conspicuous Cliffs is a good spot for whale watching from July to November. It features a hilltop lookout and a…

  • Silverstream

    Southern WA

    Specialises in 'Denmark in a bottle', single estate, cool-climate wines only. Its prize-winning chardonnay is particularly worth a taste. Intimate…

  • Two Peoples Bay

    Southern WA

    Around 25km east of Albany, Two Peoples Bay is a scenic 46-sq-km nature reserve with a good swimming beach and a seafront heritage trail.

  • Salmon Beach

    Southern WA

    Small, fairly sheltered white-sand beach, with rock slabs for sunbathing. Beware the strong currents.

  • Stokes National Park

    Southern WA

    Most of this park's 107 sq km is covered in scrub and coastal heath, sheltering kangaroos and birds. You might also spot seals. Stokes Inlet is a popular…

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