Mount Barker

Old Police Station and Gaol: built by convicts in 1867–68, it is now a museum of memorabilia; open 10am–4pm Sat and Sun, daily during school holidays, or by appt; Albany Hwy, north of town. Banksia Farm: complete collection of banksia and dryandra species; guided tours daily, closed July; Pearce Rd; (08) 9851 1770.

Porongurup National Park This is a park of dramatic contrasts, from stark granite outcrops and peaks to lush forests of magnificent karri trees. Many unusual rock formations, such as Castle Rock and Balancing Rock, make the range a fascinating place for bush rambles. The Tree in the Rock, a mature karri, extends its roots down through a crevice in a granite boulder. 24 km E. Great Southern Wine Region There are several impressive strings to the Great Southerns bow: riesling, chardonnay, pinot noir, cabernet sauvignon and shiraz. In Frankland River, Alkoomi is one of the region’s oldest wineries, and Ferngrove Vineyards has won several awards. In Mount Barker, Plantagenet  is a large, long-standing operation excelling in a range of styles, while Gilberts makes stunning riesling with the region’s hallmark hints of lime and apple. A Summer wine festival is held each Mar in Porongurup. The local Castle Rock Estate has superb riesling and pinot noir, and sweeping views of the Porongurup Range. In Denmark you’ll find the big names of Howard Park, which has the MadFish brand, and West Cape Howe Wines. In Albany, Wignalls Wines is known for pinot noir.Lookout and TV tower: easily pinpointed on the summit of Mt Barker by 168 m high television tower, it offers panoramic views of the area from the Stirling Ranges to Albany; 5 km SW. St Werburgh's Chapel: small mud-walled chapel (1872) overlooking Hay River Valley; 12 km SW. Kendenup: historic town, location of WA's first gold find; 16 km E. Porongurup: hosts Wine Summer Festival each Mar and boasts many small wineries; 24 km E. Wineries: several in the area, including Goundrey, Marribrook and Plantagenet; contact visitor centre for map. Mount Barker Heritage Trail: 30 km drive tracing the development of the Mount Barker farming district; contact visitor centre for map. Stirling Range National Park: 80 km NE; see Cranbrook.

Albany 52 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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Cycling tours 46 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 151 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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Walking the Cape to Cape Track 234 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 more

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Dolphin Discovery Centre 236 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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Caving - Southern Western Australia 239 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 more

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Snorkelling around Busselton and Augusta 240 km

The marine life growing off and feeding near the historic 1841-metre Busselton Jetty makes it one of the easiest and best snorkelling and dive sites in Western Australia. The Underwater Observatory (see entry below) at... Find out more

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Porongurup Village Inn, Shop & Tearooms

About ten minutes east of Mount Barker, these tearooms are located at the entrance of Porongurup Range National Park. Established in 1937, the general store incorporates the tearooms and holds about 40 people. Serving... Find out more

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The Vineyard Cafe

The Vineyard Cafe’s hilltop setting offers sensational views of the vineyard and valley below. Windrush Wines complement the delicious tasting plates and light gourmet lunches served here. Also available are... Find out more

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Cowaramup Brewing Company 249 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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Moingup Springs Camping Area 46 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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Torbay Inlet (east) camping area 46 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 more

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Big4 Albany Gardens Holiday Resort 46 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 more

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Lake Poorrarecup camping area 46 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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Hidden Valley campsite 48 km

Hidden Valley campsite is 17.5 km from Torbay. No fires are permitted.... Find out more

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Cosy Corner (east) camping area 48 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 more

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Albany Trackhead 48 km

The Albany trackhead is 19.3 km from Hidden Valley. No camping is allowed here.... Find out more

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Bibbulmun Track camping areas – Southern Section 48 km

The Bibbulmun Track traverses some of the south west's most scenic and beautiful areas for some 963 kilometres from the Perth suburb of Kalamunda to Albany. The southern section begins at Donelly River Village, a private... Find out more

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Nullaki campsite 49 km

Nullaki campsite is 31.5 km from William Bay. No fires are permitted.... Find out more

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Torbay campsite 50 km

Torbay campsite is 16.4 km from West Cape Howe. No fires are permitted.... Find out more

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Kalgan River Chalets and Caravan Park 45 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 46 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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Denmark Rivermouth Caravan Park 46 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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Emu Beach Holiday Park 48 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 49 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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Cheynes Beach Caravan Park 73 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 94 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 95 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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Jerramungup Caravan Park 138 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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Pemberton Caravan Park 152 km

This is a spacious place with lots of shade and trees, just 1 km from the town centre. The budget-priced park has basic amenities, and a natural-style pool right next door. Bookings are required in peak periods and a... Find out more

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Karribank Country Retreat

Do as the genteel folk once did and escape to the country at the Karribank Country Retreat. With the option of staying in the homestead or the self-contained chalet, the retreat caters to couples, families and groups.... Find out more

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Kendenup Lodge & Cottages

Although the township is only a few minutes’ drive away, The Kendenup Lodge and Cottages are set on hectares of unspoilt bush and feel like a remote outback stay. The Great Stirling Range looms in the distance, and... Find out more

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The Sleeping Lady

Guests will slumber soundly at The Sleeping Lady while surrounded by grounds reminiscent of the English countryside. The two-bedroom cottage has the right mix of character and modern conveniences, with its fully equipped... Find out more

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Cloud Nine Spa Chalets

With views overlooking the magnificent Stirling Ranges, both of the Cloud Nine Spa Chalets, Arcadia and Eden, offer well-priced up-market accommodation for couples, groups and families. The chalets are contemporary in... Find out more

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Stirling Range Retreat

The Stirling Range Retreat offers a range of accommodation, from chalets, cabins, dormitory rooms, caravans and camping. There is also a choice of activities to suit all tastes, including admiring the magnificent... Find out more

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Watermark Kilns 136 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 250 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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Sturdee Road Rest Area 12 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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King River Park Area 41 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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Denmark Park Area 46 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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Greens Pool Park Area 59 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 more

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Normans Beach Camp Area 60 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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Rocky Gully Park Area 61 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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Tunney Road Rest Area 64 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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Parry Beach Camp Area 65 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 more

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Green Range Rest Area 65 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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Frankland River Rest Area 72 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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Walpole Park Area 94 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 more

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Lake Muir Park Area 96 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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Pallinup River Rest Area 101 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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Shannon Park Area 115 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 115 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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Boscabel Road Rest Area 120 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 132 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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Jerramungup Park Area 139 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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Diamond Tree Lookout Park Area 146 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 more

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