Katanning

Old Mill Museum: built in 1889, it features an outstanding display of vintage roller flour-milling processes; cnr Clive St and Austral Tce. All Ages Playground and Miniature Steam Railway: scenic grounds with playground equipment for all ages. Covered shoes required to ride the train, which runs on the 2nd and 4th Sun of each month; cnr Great Southern Hwy and Clive St. Kobeelya: a majestic residence (1902) with 7 bedrooms, ballroom, billiard room, tennis courts and croquet lawn, now a conference centre; Brownie St. Old Winery Ruins: inspect the ruins of the original turreted distillery and brick vats, with old ploughs and machinery on display; Andrews Rd. Historical Museum: the original school building has been converted into a museum of local memorabilia; open 2–4pm Sun, or by appt; Taylor St. Sale Yards: one of the biggest yards in Australia, sheep sales every Wed at 8am; viewing platform for visitors; Daping St. Heritage Rose Garden: with roses dating from 1830; Austral Tce. Piesse Memorial Statue: unveiled in 1916, this statue of Frederick H. Piesse, the founder of Katanning, was sculpted by P. C. Porcelli, a well-known artist in the early days of WA; Austral Tce. Art Gallery: a changing display and local collection; closed Sun; Austral Tce.

Police Pools (Twonkwillingup): site of the original camp for the district's first police officers. Enjoy swimming, picnicking, birdwatching and bushwalking; 3 km S. Lake Ewlyamartup: picturesque freshwater lake ideal for picnicking, swimming, boating and waterskiing, particularly in early summer when the water level is high; 22 km E. Katanning-Piesse Heritage Trail: 20 km self-drive/walk trail; map at visitor centre. Watersports: the lakes surrounding the town are excellent for recreational boating, waterskiing and swimming; details at visitor centre.

Albany 154 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 more

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Dunsborough 227 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 more

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Perth 248 km

The Swan River produces many species, including bream, mulloway, herring, tailor, tarwhine, silver trevally, Samson fish and flathead. This is a year- round fishery for the much sought bream. In summer the bream run... Find out more

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Wildflower tour - Mount Barker 105 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 more

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Cycling tours 142 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 more

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Four-wheel-drive tours around Pemberton and Albany 164 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 more

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Whitewater rafting – Dwellingup 176 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 more

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Dolphin Discovery Centre 183 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 more

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Busselton Underwater Observatory 205 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 more

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Sea-kayaking around Rockingham 232 km

Along the coast at Rockingham, less than 45 minutes drive south from Perth, you can kayak to the Shoalwater Islands Marine Park just offshore, which harbours a host of wildlife. There are Australian sea-lions on Seal... Find out more

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Margaret 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 more

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Surfing - Margaret River 232 km

Well known as holding some of the best surfing breaks in the country, beaches near Margaret River also provide a great venue to learn to surf, with plenty of teachers to help you start and a variety of surf conditions.... Find out more

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Wardan Aboriginal Centre 235 km

The cultural centre for the Wardandi people, this rammed-earth building in Yallingup has Aboriginal art displays, guided tours, toolmaking and spear-throwing workshops and dance demonstrations.... Find out more

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Meadow Springs Golf & Country Club 214 km

Nearly eight years after American designer Robert Trent Jones Jnr oversaw the final stages of construction on his acclaimed Joondalup layout, he found himself back on the WA coast. This time it was to sign off on... Find out more

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The Cut Golf Club 216 km

There was a time not long ago when golfers could be forgiven for thinking there was little chance of any new links courses being built on the Australian coastline. That was before the post-2000 building boom kicked in... Find out more

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Araluen Golf Resort 220 km

Steep forest-covered hills above deep valleys are not the ideal landscape on which to create a golf course. But that did not stop the developers of Araluen Golf Resort – in the Roleystone Hills, 45 minutes... Find out more

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Secret Harbour Golf Links 221 km

Towering sand dunes covered with thick coastal scrub were the sight that greeted Graham Marsh, former player turned course designer, when he took his first look at the proposed Secret Harbour Golf Links in the early... Find out more

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The Links Kennedy Bay 225 km

Kennedy Bay has a brief and chequered history. Since opening for play in 1998 this acclaimed links course has been forced to close twice because of financial circumstances involving different owners. The most recent... Find out more

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Kimberley Restaurant

Situated in the grounds of The White House, established in 1913, and in the centre of town, the Kimberley Restaurant is part of the New Lodge Motel. The high ceilings, bay windows and soft decor create an intimate... Find out more

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Loretta @ Feddy

Serving fresh salads and other tasty treats, the seasonal menu makes Loretta @ Freddy at the Federal Hotel a popular lunchtime spot. Also open for dinner, the menu features local produce, bringing out the gourmets in... Find out more

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The Sandcastle 246 km

The Sandcastle is an up-market option in South Fremantle, with beautiful food, much of which comes from sustainable resources, and organic wines and beers. As well as stocking organic vegetables, grains and meats, the... Find out more

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Cowaramup Brewing Company 225 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 more

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Bootleg Brewery 232 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 more

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Swan Brewery 237 km

The Swan Brewery was established in 1857 by early Western Australian settler Frank Sherwood, who had emigrated from England with his family in 1842. Interestingly, he originally set up a school of classics and languages... Find out more

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Billabong Brewing 244 km

Owner Alan Proctor started Billabong Brewing as Western Australia’s first brew-on-premise operation, where homebrewers come to make their own beer and bottle it, using professional equipment. In 2006 Proctor... Find out more

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Gage Roads Brewing Company 245 km

Established in 2002 by former Sail & Anchor brewing team Peter Nolin and Bill Hoedemaker, Gage Roads Brewing started producing beer from the Palmyra site in mid-2005. The US-born pair was apparently frustrated that... Find out more

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Little Creatures Brewing 248 km

After dabbling in wine and working as a brewing consultant in the US, craftbeer pioneer Phil Sexton re-surfaced in the local beer scene, along with a couple of other former Matilda Bay Brewing heavyweights, with the... Find out more

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Sail & Anchor Hotel 248 km

The Australian craft beer movement was kick-started at the Sail & Anchor Hotel in 1984 when the first house-brewed ale flowed there. Phil Sexton and his partners in the Matilda Bay Brewing Company were building the... Find out more

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Broomehill Village Caravan Park 19 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 more

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Nyabing Recreation Reserve 57 km

Nyabing Recreation Reserve is on Martin St, offering welcome facilities for travellers. The area is noted for its string of shallow lakes: Magenta, Pingarup, Grace South, Grace North and Joy. This is also wildflower... Find out more

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Lake Towerinning camping area 72 km

Lake Towerinning is a tranquil ancient meteor crater filled with fresh clear water off Darkin Rd S, 8 km south of Duranillin. The lake is a haven for waterbirds and lovers of boating, sailing, waterskiing and canoeing.... Find out more

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Lake Poorrarecup camping area 87 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 more

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Pingrup Caravan Park 90 km

This caravan park is a handy base on Sanderson St in Pingrup, ideal for visiting the many historic and natural sites in and around the town. Birdwatchers head to Lake Bryde, an ephemeral wetland that is part of a... Find out more

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Narrogin Caravan Park 91 km

Narrogin is at the heart of some of the best agricultural country in WA, about 190 km south-east of Perth. It is the major service centre for the Great Southern Region. The caravan park, located on Williams Rd, hasa good... Find out more

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Moingup Springs Camping Area 93 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 more

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Wickepin Caravan Park 101 km

In the town of Wickepin, 38 km north-east of Narrogin on the Great Southern Hwy, there are some fine Edwardian buildings along with the house that Albert Facey made famous in his best-selling book, A Fortunate Life. Many... Find out more

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Dryandra Woodland camping area 113 km

Dryandra Woodland camping area is 27 km north of Williams via York Williams Rd, in a natural bush setting popular with bushwalkers, nature lovers and cyclists. Visitors can see a variety of flora and learn about the... Find out more

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Lake Yealering Caravan Park 121 km

Yealering is a small town about 250 km south-east of Perth. The lake is on the edge of town via Wickepin–Corrigin Rd. Camping here is in a picturesque setting with picnic and barbecue facilities, an ideal place for... Find out more

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Jerramungup Caravan Park 129 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 more

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Denmark Rivermouth Caravan Park 143 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 more

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Kalgan River Chalets and Caravan Park 144 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 more

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BIG4 Albany Gardens Holiday Resort 150 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 more

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Emu Beach Holiday Park 150 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 more

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Middleton Beach Holiday Park 152 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 more

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Fonty’s Pool Caravan Park 153 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 more

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Cheynes Beach Caravan Park 154 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 more

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Coalmine Beach Holiday Park 163 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 more

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Rest Point Holiday Village 163 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 more

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New Lodge Motel

Spacious and comfortable accommodation is guaranteed at the New Lodge Motel. Situated in the gardens of The White House, a grand residence built in the early 1900s, the motel’s function centre and conference... Find out more

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Woodchester B&B

Housed in a lovely Cape Dutch colonial home, the Woodchester B&B is a hidden treasure in the country town of Katanning, known for its farming community. Built in 1927 and designed by a Dutch architect, each of the... Find out more

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Watermark Kilns 159 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 more

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Yelverton Brook Eco Spa Retreat 221 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 more

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Yallingup Strawbale Retreat 230 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 more

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Burnside Bungalows 233 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 more

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Boscabel Road Rest Area 43 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 more

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Martup Pool Rest Area 47 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 more

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Tunney Road Rest Area 50 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 more

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Arthur River Rest Area 62 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 more

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Sturdee Road Rest Area 94 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 more

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Rocky Gully Park Area 104 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 more

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Frankland River Rest Area 107 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 more

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Lake Muir Park Area 118 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 more

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Green Range Rest Area 129 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 more

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Jerramungup Park Area 129 km

Middle of town Small parking area just off the highway. Good facilities. GPS: S33 56.393 E118 55.257... Find out more

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Pallinup River Rest Area 134 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 more

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Crossman Rest Area 135 km

94 km SE of Armadale (L) or 38 km NW of Williams (R) Large area adjacent to the highway. Good shade. GPS: S32 46.646 E116 35.674... Find out more

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Bridgetown 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 more

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Greenbushes Rest Area 141 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 more

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Denmark Park Area 142 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 more

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King River Park Area 142 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 more

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Bannister Rest Area 144 km

84 km SE of Armadale (L) or 48 km NW of Williams (R) A couple of small secluded rest areas just off the highway on a loop road off the parking bay. Good shade. GPS: S32 42.55 E116 32.44... Find out more

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Shannon Park Area 146 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 more

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Shannon Camp Area 146 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 more

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Normans Beach Camp Area 150 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 more

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