South West Tapestry Destinations
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Australind
Australind, Western Australia (Destination)
Located 11 kilometres north of Bunbury is the coastal town of Australind. The area was first settled in 1841 and has a rich history with many of the town's old buildings remaining today. The St Nicholas Church, built in 1848, is said to be Australia's smallest church and is just one of the historical buildings open for viewing in Australind. A ... READ MORE »
Balingup
Balingup, Western Australia (Destination)
Balingup is a picturesque town in the south west of Western Australia, three hours' drive south of Perth. The town is famous for its wonderful shops which include a famous craft centre boasting one of the largest ranges of arts and crafts in Western Australia, and another favourite selling locally grown and produced herbal remedies. In addition ... READ MORE »
Binningup
Binningup, Western Australia (Destination)
Just north of Bunbury and 145 kilometres south of Perth, Binningup is a modern coastal town with golden sandy beaches. The town's beautiful beaches and proximity to Perth make it a popular holiday destination. A reef runs parallel to the beach providing safe family swimming, boat launching, excellent scuba diving and successful fishing. Binningu ... READ MORE »
Boyanup
Boyanup, Western Australia (Destination)
Less than three hours' drive south of Perth is boyunup, a predominately farming town in a well forrested region that's great for scenic drives. Due to the closure of the railway in Bunbury, the Boyanup Museum is the home of the 'Leschenault Lady' steam engine. The Museum also has a large collection of vintage and classic cars, blacksmiths shop, re ... READ MORE »
Brunswick
Brunswick, Western Australia (Destination)
Brunswick, also called Brunswick Junction, is located in the heart of dairy country about three hours' drive south of Perth. Known as the cream of the south west, the town was named in the late 1800s after an English Duke. The town became known as "Brunswick Junction" after a railway junction with a rail-line from the Collie Coalfields was estab ... READ MORE »
Bunbury
Bunbury, Western Australia (Destination)
The cosmopolitan Port of Bunbury, just two hours' drive south of Perth, is located on a spectacular peninsular surrounded by blue waters of the Indian Ocean, Koombana Bay and the Leschenault Inlet. A vibrant town with a strong maritime atmosphere, Bunbury is now renowned for the wild but friendly dolphins that interact with people in Koombana Bay ... READ MORE »
Burekup
Burekup, Western Australia (Destination)
Enjoying the best of both worlds, Burekup is a picture of peaceful rural life as the northern gateway to the beautiful Ferguson Valley, but is still just a 20 minute drive to the city of Bunbury. The area features panoramic scenery, with many leisurely drives through pretty country and natural bushland. The introduction to Burekup for many is t ... READ MORE »
Capel
Capel, Western Australia (Destination)
Capel is located 30 minutes' drive south of Bunbury, on the banks of the Capel River. Visit the only naturally occurring tuart forest in the world at Tuart Forest National Park. Enjoy activities like bush walking, surfing, swimming, fishing, crabbing, prawning, boating and sailing. The Capel area was settled in the 1830s and its Mediterranean ... READ MORE »
Collie
Collie, Western Australia (Destination)
The town of Collie, 200 kilometres south of Perth, lies in a scenic valley formed by the Darling Ranges. Collie has warm to hot summers, cool clear autumn days, crisp and occasionally misty winter days. Collie comes alive with colour in the springtime (September - November) as a diverse range of wildflowers start to bloom. Collie is proud of its ... READ MORE »
Dardanup
Dardanup, Western Australia (Destination)
Dardanup, the centre of the Ferguson Valley, is located two and a half hours' drive south of Perth, or just 15 minutes from Bunbury. The name Dardanup is a derivative of the Indigenous name 'Dudingup'. Set in traditionally dairy country, Dardanup is becoming known for its burgeoning wine industry. A drive through the rolling hills of this pictu ... READ MORE »
Donnybrook
Donnybrook, Western Australia (Destination)
Donnybrook is two and a half hours' drive south of Perth and is home to the state's apple growing industry. As well as apples, the area is known for its timber, beef and dairy industries. Donnybrook, known as the state's apple growing region, used to be home to the Granny Smith but now produces many other popular varieties of apples, like Lady Wil ... READ MORE »
Eaton
Eaton, Western Australia (Destination)
Set on the banks of the scenic Collie River, Eaton is a pleasant, leafy locality, two and a half hours' drive south of Perth. Eaton has a wonderful, relaxed holiday atmosphere all year round and is a rapidly growing area. With great access to a wide variety of water activities, Eaton is the waterside gateway to the Ferguson Valley. There is a we ... READ MORE »
Ferguson
Ferguson, Western Australia (Destination)
A two hours' drive south of Perth is the town of Ferguson. Set in the beautiful Ferguson Valley, Ferguson and its surrounds are lush and green in winter and in spring, dotted with farm sites and beautiful rolling hills. Although traditionally dairy country, many farmers are now diversifying into vineyards and wine-making. Visit a couple of the ... READ MORE »
Harvey
Harvey, Western Australia (Destination)
Harvey is located about an hour and a half's drive south west of Perth within an area of beautiful scenery. The thriving town of Harvey, which is situated on the river, enjoys a unique Italian heritage. This cosmopolitan influence has resulted in a vibrant community with a relaxed and friendly lifestyle. Harvey is nestled on fertile, irrigated p ... READ MORE »
Mullalyup
Mullalyup, Western Australia (Destination)
Located just over three hours' drive south of Perth on the South West Highway, Mullalyup is the northern gateway to the beautiful Blackwood River region. It is positioned in an area which farms fruit, vegetables, beef, cattle and sheep. Mullalyup developed after the building in 1860 of the Blackwood Inn and was gazetted a town site in 1901. Mulla ... READ MORE »
Myalup
Myalup, Western Australia (Destination)
Myalup is a peaceful fishing village 30 minutes' drive southwest of Harvey off the Old Coast Road. A place where unspoilt white beaches, safe swimming and excellent fishing can be enjoyed. Myalup comes from the Aboriginal word 'mya' meaning paperbark tree, which are abundant throughout this area. Lake Preston is situated in nearby Yalgorup Nati ... READ MORE »
Stratham
Stratham, Western Australia (Destination)
Stratham is a semirural coastal town just over three hours' drive south of Perth and half an hour south of Bunbury. ... READ MORE »
Waterloo
Waterloo, Western Australia (Destination)
Waterloo is a 15 minute drive from Bunbury or two and a half hours from Perth. Set in lush green, dairying country, Waterloo is the gateway to the Ferguson Valley. Scenic views and peaceful country panoramas abound wherever you look. Now a small settlement on the outskirts of Bunbury, this township once boasted its own school, railway station and ... READ MORE »
Wellington Mill
Wellington Mill, Western Australia (Destination)
Wellington Mill is a short drive from the small town of Dardanup, 188km from Perth, and 15 minutes from Bunbury. Situated at the top of the Ferguson Valley, it is fast becoming a popular tourist destination. This historic area was once a busy mill town with two working mills and a large population. This history is now documented on an information ... READ MORE »
Yarloop
Yarloop, Western Australia (Destination)
Located 125 kilometres or two hours' drive south of Perth on the South Western Highway, Yarloop is a historic town where you can step back in time and rediscover the age of steam and timber. In the late 1800s Yarloop was established as a timber milling town. By the early 1900s, Millers Timber and Trading Company (now Sotico) was the towns' major e ... READ MORE »
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