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Region of Western Australia
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The South West is a region of Western Australia. It offers some of the most varied travel experiences in Western Australia.
The main gateway to the region is the state capital of Perth. From here, just about everywhere within the region is within a day's drive.
Read in the guideUnless you are doing a long distance hike, or just hanging out on a beach somewhere, a car or an arranged tour is required to see all the highlights of the region.
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the oldest settlement in Western Australia
A bustling port city with fine beaches, surfing and dolphins.
Busselton is a city of 28,000 people (2018) on Geographe Bay in the South West region of Western Australia. It is famous for its 2-km-long heritage jetty, which has been restored for tourism, and is also famous for its beaches and fishing.
A historical coal mining town among the tall trees.
A historic timber town surrounded by boutique food and wine producers, and a bit of a hippy vibe.
A popular surf spot.
a sprawling urban area on the coast.
wineries, surf, forests, coastal scenery
tall trees, wineries, forests
The South West is a region of Western Australia. It offers some of the most varied travel experiences in Western Australia.
Yallingup is a beachside town of 1,200 people (2021) in the Margaret River region of Western Australia.
Rockingham is a local government area in the Perth metropolitan area, about 50 km south of central Perth and 20 kilometres north of Mandurah. An unsung hero of the metro area, it is often left off tourist radars, but it is well worth a visit for its stunning beaches and laid back coastal lifestyle.
Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park is a popular national park in Australia's southwest, just a few hours from Perth, the capital of Western Australia. Rugged cliffs, granite headlands and striking rock formations such as the Canal Rocks or the Sugarloaf Rock characterise the coast of the national park.
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