Cranbrook
Town
Population 279
The small town of Cranbrook greets travellers with a large sign announcing that it is the 'Gateway to the Stirlings'. A mere 10 kilometres away is Stirling Range National Park, a mecca for bushwalkers and climbers. The nearby Frankland area has gained a national reputation for its premium-quality wines.
Visitor Information
Council offices, Gathorne St; (08) 9826 1008
Nearby national parks
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Stirling Range National Park
Surrounded by a flat, sandy plain, the Stirling Range rises abruptly to over 1000 metres, its jagged peaks sometimes veiled in swirling...more -
Porongurup National Park
The Porongurup Range, a 40-minute drive north of Albany, is renowned for its stark granite domes and unusual rock formations that rise up...more -
Mount Frankland National Park
Mount Frankland, known as Caldyanup to the local Aboriginal people, rises up out of the karri, tingle and jarrah forests north of Walpole....more
Nearby towns
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Mount Barker
Mount Barker lies in the Great Southern region of Western Australia, with the Stirling Range to the north and the Porongurups to the east....more -
Kojonup
A freshwater spring first attracted white settlement of the town now known as Kojonup. In 1837 Alfred Hillman arrived in the area after...more -
Katanning
Katanning lies in the middle of a prosperous grain-growing and pastoral area. A significant development in the town's history was the 1889...more
In Town
Station House Museum: restored and furnished 1930s-style; Gathorne St. Wildflower walk: 300 m walk to Stirling Gateway with displays of orchids in spring; Salt River Rd.
Nearby
Stirling Range National Park Surrounded by a flat, sandy plain, the Stirling Range rises abruptly to over 1000 m, its jagged peaks veiled in swirling mists. The cool, humid environment created by these low clouds supports 1500 flowering plant species, many unique to the area, earning the park recognition as one of the top-10 biodiversity hot spots in the world. This National Heritage–listed park is one of WA's premier destinations for bushwalking. Bluff Knoll, at 1073 metres, is one of the state’s premier hiking challenges. Best time to visit is Oct–Dec.10 km SE.Sukey Hill Lookout: expansive views of farmland, salt lakes and Stirling Range; off Salt River Rd; 5 km E. Lake Poorrarecup: swimming and waterskiing; 40 km SW. Wineries: the nearby Frankland River region boasts several wineries, including Alkoomi, Frankland Estate and Ferngrove; 50 km W. Wildflower drive and heritage trail: contact visitor centre for brochure.
Fishing spots near town
Albany 90 km
Albany, about five hours’ drive south of Perth, is most famous for being the home of the last Australian whaling station. But talk to tackle store owner Jim Allen and you soon realise there is more to Albany than... Find out moreDunsborough 238 km
Dunsborough is about three hours’ drive south of Perth, and offers beach, rock and boat fishing. Local fishing store operator Damien Lane says the rock ledges produce salmon in autumn and winter, Samson fish,... Find out moreEco-friendly activities around town
Wildflower tour - Mount Barker 38 km
The Banksia Farm at Mount Barker has the world’s only arboretum of all 77 banksia species and nearly all the dryandras as well. Join a tour around the farm to hear fascinating yarns about how banksias were used in... Find out moreCycling tours 76 km
Denmark Bike Adventures hires bikes and recommends a couple of cycling tours, including a hike–bike combination in which you can walk a section of the Bibbulmun Track (see Hiking below), then hop on a bike to cycle... Find out moreFour-wheel-drive tours around Pemberton and Albany 140 km
Pemberton Discovery Tours is a carbon-neutral business that runs 4WD and tag-along tours through the great karri forests, along beaches and through dune systems, with a particular focus on environmental impact. There are... Find out moreDolphin Discovery Centre 207 km
This non-profit organisation is committed to education, conservation and research about dolphins, but also provides extraordinary opportunities to interact with these creatures. About 90 wild bottlenose dolphins live in... Find out moreBusselton Underwater Observatory 216 km
Near the end of the almost 2-kilometre-long Busselton Jetty is an interpretive centre and observatory 8 metres under the water’s surface, where you can see brightly coloured corals, sponges, fish and invertebrates... Find out moreWalking the Cape to Cape Track 222 km
One of Western Australia’s brilliant longdistance walks, the Cape to Cape Walk covers 135 kilometres between Cape Naturaliste and Cape Leeuwin, going through coastal heath, wildflowers, jarrah–marri forest... Find out moreWhitewater rafting – Dwellingup 224 km
Dwellingup Adventures has a one-day rafting trip on the Murray River suitable for novices and children from ten years and upwards. This operator also hire canoes, kayaks, rafts and mountain bikes and, for self-guided... Find out moreCaving - Southern Western Australia 226 km
Six limestone caves in the Capes region are open to the public and there are self-guided and adventure-caving options. Jewel Cave is the largest of Western Australia’s tourist caves and has beautiful formations... Find out moreCycle tour - Margaret River 232 km
You can explore this scenic region at your own pace, including wineries, karri forests, caves and beaches on a bike. Dirty Detours hires bikes in Margaret River and runs a one-day, off-road Sip and Cycle tour, while... Find out moreMargaret River canoe tour 232 km
Bushtucker River and Winery Tours will take you canoeing down the quiet Margaret River, with opportunities to see kangaroos, bushtucker- bearing plants and heritage sites on a guided four-hour excursion. There is time... Find out moreNearby breweries
Cowaramup Brewing Company 229 km
This family-owned microbrewery, based in the Margaret River wine-producing belt, first fired up in December 2006. Cowaramup can be tricky to pronounce for some visitors (correctly: Ca-rara-mup) and the locals often refer... Find out moreBootleg Brewery 238 km
Established in 1994 in the Margaret River wine region, this long-running craft brewery bills itself as ‘an oasis of beer in a desert of wine’. The metaphor never quite rang true and even less so in recent... Find out moreCampsites around town
Lake Poorrarecup camping area 33 km
Water-based activities abound at Lake Poorrarecup, 13 km east of Frankland on the Frankland–Cranbrook Rd. Boating, canoeing, waterskiing and sailing are just some of the diversions available to pass the time away... Find out moreMoingup Springs Camping Area 50 km
Moingup Springs camping area is on Chester Pass Rd, 76 km north-east of Albany. It has a good range of facilities in an area of breathtaking beauty that is very popular with hikers and climbers. Bring in a gas/fuel... Find out moreBroomehill Village Caravan Park 51 km
On the corner of Morgan Rd and Journal St, Broomehill Village is perfectly positioned for visitors wanting to follow the town’s Heritage Trail. The caravan park has good facilities and amenities.... Find out moreNullaki campsite 83 km
Nullaki campsite is 31.5 km from William Bay. No fires are permitted.... Find out moreTorbay Inlet (east) camping area 84 km
A very small camping area with basic facilities for self-sufficient campers, Torbay Inlet is surrounded by coastal scrub. The site is 28 km west of Albany via Lower Denmark, Perkins Beach and Torbay Inlet roads. A prime... Find out moreBig4 Albany Gardens Holiday Resort 84 km
Albany Gardens Holiday Resort is located in Wellington Street Albany, 1 km north of the post office. It offers visitors a good range of facilities for campers and activities for families including swimming pool, tennis... Find out moreWilliam Bay campsite 85 km
William Bay campsite is 19.9 km from Boat Harbour. No fires are permitted.... Find out moreCosy Corner (east) camping area 86 km
A secluded camping area near the foreshore, cutely named Cosy Corner has 10 sites scattered around the trees in a coastal scrub environment. Off Cosy Corner Rd via Lower Denmark Rd, 30 km west of Albany, it is a good... Find out moreHidden Valley campsite 86 km
Hidden Valley campsite is 17.5 km from Torbay. No fires are permitted.... Find out moreAlbany Trackhead 87 km
The Albany trackhead is 19.3 km from Hidden Valley. No camping is allowed here.... Find out moreCaravan parks around town
Denmark Rivermouth Caravan Park 76 km
This popular park is located right on the water, a short 1-km walk from the town. This is a basic holiday park at a competitive price. The boat ramp adjoins the park. Bookings are required in peak times and a... Find out moreKalgan River Chalets and Caravan Park 81 km
Situated 11 km east of Albany on the Kalgan River, this park suits travellers looking for plenty of space. There are large sites and big rigs can be accommodated. Its features include canoes for hire, a nine-hole golf... Find out moreBIG4 Albany Gardens Holiday Resort 84 km
The closest park to the centre of Albany, this is a good quality place with a well-stocked shop, a tennis court and a native animal enclosure. The park is in a quiet, off-the-main-road position, well protected from the... Find out moreEmu Beach Holiday Park 86 km
This quality, popular beachside park is 7 km from the centre of Albany. It has a wide range of facilities including a massage studio and minigolf. Bookings are necessary and minimum-stay periods apply at Christmas,... Find out moreMiddleton Beach Holiday Park 87 km
A great place for a holiday, this quality park has a fabulous position and fronts onto 500 metres of a popular swimming beach. Just 3 km from the Albany post office, it has good amenities and a range of facilities... Find out moreCheynes Beach Caravan Park 102 km
Cheynes Beach is an extremely picturesque coastal village. The large caravan park is a short walk to the beach and well protected from the elements. It is very popular and bookings are required at Christmas, Easter and... Find out moreCoalmine Beach Holiday Park 107 km
This is a large tourist park, situated near an inlet, with good amenities and a range of facilities. The Valley of the Giants is nearby, as are some good fishing spots. Bookings are required in peak periods and... Find out moreRest Point Holiday Village 108 km
This is an ideal holiday park in an informal setting, located on the water’s edge just 5 km from the town. The park has newly developed sites and amenities. Bookings are required from December to April.... Find out moreJerramungup Caravan Park 132 km
This is a clean and tidy park that has been renovated by new owners. It is strategically located for an overnight stay between Esperance and Albany.... Find out moreFonty’s Pool Caravan Park 137 km
Closed during July and August, this park is in a rural setting just 8 km from Manjimup along a sealed road. Fonty’s Pool is a spring-fed swimming hole, with a rich history dating back to 1925. Bookings are required... Find out moreEco-friendly places to stay around town
Watermark Kilns 129 km
For something completely different, stay in one of two ex-tobacco kilns, converted into comfortable, low-key accommodation. The double kiln (suitable for large families or bigger groups) has recycled timbers, water is... Find out moreYelverton Brook Eco Spa Retreat 228 km
Set in a 40-hectare conservation reserve protected from feral predators, with woylies, bandicoots and other animals roaming around, the self-contained chalets here have everything you could want, including local... Find out moreBurnside Bungalows 234 km
At Margaret River you can stay on this certified organic and biodynamic farm that produces mulberries, apricots, nectarines, peaches, avocados and olives. The accommodation is in cottages made with rammed earth and... Find out moreYallingup Strawbale Retreat 240 km
The two retreats here have walls built of straw. You can collect eggs for your breakfast, or see what is in season in the orchard.... Find out moreRest areas around town
Tunney Road Rest Area 27 km
38 km SE of Kojonup (L) or 65 km NW of Mount Barker (R) Small area just off the highway around a few trees. Good shade. GPS: S34 06.750 E117 21.998... Find out moreSturdee Road Rest Area 27 km
11 km SE of Kojonup (R) or 92 km N of Mount Barker (L) Small area just off the highway among a few trees. Good shade. GPS: S34 32.120 E117 36.106 ... Find out moreRocky Gully Park Area 55 km
67 km W of Mount Barker (R) or 94 km E of Manjimup (L) Large area adjacent to the highway. Good facilities. Limited shade. GPS: S34 30.570 E117 00.766... Find out moreFrankland River Rest Area 63 km
77 km W of Mount Barker (R) or 84 km E of Manjimup (L) Large area just off the highway surrounded by trees. Good shade. GPS: S34 28.625 E116 54.05... Find out moreDenmark Park Area 76 km
East side of town Parking area just off the highway on the banks of the river. GPS: S34 57.610 E117 21.388 ... Find out moreKing River Park Area 78 km
11 km NE of Albany (R) or 167 km SW of Jerramungup (L) Very small area just off the highway among some large trees on the banks of the river. Good shade. GPS: S34 56.343 E117 54.261... Find out moreBoscabel Road Rest Area 82 km
75 km SE of Williams (L) or 19 km NW of Kojonup (R) Large area just off the highway around a few trees. Good shade. GPS: S33 39.510 E117 05.776... Find out moreGreen Range Rest Area 85 km
73 km NE of Albany (L) or 105 km SW of Jerramungup (R) Small secluded area just off the highway. Good shade. GSP: S34 37.698 E118 22.820... Find out moreLake Muir Park Area 85 km
102 km W of Mount Barker (L) or 59 km E of Manjimup (R) Small area just off the highway at the observatory. Limited shade. GPS: S34 26.466 E116 38.907... Find out moreGreens Pool Park Area 86 km
T/O 52 km E of Walpole (R) or 14 km W of Denmark (L) Foreshore parking area located 4 kilometres south of the highway. GPS: S35 01.376 E117 14.133 ... Find out moreParry Beach Camp Area 90 km
T/O 43 km E of Walpole (R) or 23 km W of Denmark (L) Small secluded campground located 6 kilometres south of the highway on the foreshore among dense coastal vegetation. Good facilities and shade. GPS: S35 02.375... Find out moreNormans Beach Camp Area 92 km
T/O 38 km NE of Albany (R) or 140 km SW of Jerramungup (L) Very small camp area located on the foreshore 11 kilometres east of the highway. Limited shade. NOTE: Access road part unsealed. GPS: S34 55.280 E118... Find out moreMartup Pool Rest Area 94 km
62 km SE of Williams (L) or 32 km NW of Kojonup (R) Large area well off the highway among some large trees. Good shade. GPS: S33 32.782 E117 05.091... Find out moreWalpole Park Area 106 km
Middle of town Parking area adjacent to the highway near the information centre. Good facilities and shade. GPS: S34 58.548 E116 43.864 ... Find out morePallinup River Rest Area 109 km
114 km NE of Albany (L) or 64 km SW of Jerramungup (R) Small area just off the highway among a few trees. Limited shade. GPS: S34 24.403 E118 43.671 ... Find out moreShannon Park Area 110 km
52 km S of Manjimup (L) or 66 km N of Walpole (R) Small area just off the highway. Limited shade. GPS: S34 35.479 E116 24.686... Find out moreShannon Camp Area 110 km
52 km S of Manjimup (R) or 66 km N of Walpole (L) Very nice campground located well off the highway in a secluded forest setting in Shannon National Park. Good facilities and shade. GPS: S34 35.725 E116 24.642 ... Find out moreArthur River Rest Area 117 km
38 km SE of Williams (L) or 56 km NW of Kojonup (R) Large area adjacent to the highway near the roadhouse. Limited shade. GPS: S33 20.226 E117 02.035 ... Find out moreDiamond Tree Lookout Park Area 132 km
10 km S of Manjimup (R) or 108 km N of Walpole (L) Small area just off the highway in the forest. Good facilities and shade. GPS: S34 19.195 E116 07.227... Find out moreJerramungup Park Area 132 km
Middle of town Small parking area just off the highway. Good facilities. GPS: S33 56.393 E118 55.257... Find out moreBridgetown Park Area 136 km
South end of town Large area just off the highway on the riverbank. Good facilities and shade. GPS: S33 58.197 E116 08.041 ... Find out moreJarrah Park Rest Area 147 km
21 km W of Bridgetown (R) or 24 km E of Nannup (L) Very small area just off the highway in the forest. Good shade. GPS: S34 01.843 E115 59.137 ... Find out moreGreenbushes Rest Area 148 km
9 km S of Balingup (R) or 17 km N of Bridgetown (L) Large grassed area just off the highway at the junction with the road into Greenbushes. GPS: S33 50.215 E116 03.023... Find out moreWhat's on around town
Cranbrook Shire on Show: Apr.
Wildflower Display: Sept.
Art trail and Photographic Competition: Oct.
