Gingin

Historic buildings Enjoy a pleasant self-guide stroll around the town on the Gingin Walkabout Trail, which features many fine examples of early architecture including Philbey's Cottage and St Luke's Anglican Church, both made from local stone. Contact visitor centre for map.Granville Park: in the heart of the town with free barbecue facilities, playground and picnic area. Self-guide walks: stroll along the Gingin Brook on the Jim Gordon VC Trail or try the Three Bridges Recreation Trail, rebuilt after being destroyed by fire in Dec 2002; contact visitor centre for maps.

Gravity Discovery Centre Opened in 2003, this $4 million centre offers hands-on and static scientific displays on gravity, magnetism and electricity. It includes the biggest public astronomy centre in the Southern Hemisphere and the largest telescope in WA. Visitors can take a high-tech look at heavenly bodies in an evening presentation (bookings essential) and see a number of WA inventions relating to physics. Military Rd; (08) 9575 7577; 15 km SW.Cemetery: with a spectacular display of kangaroo paws in early spring; northern outskirts of town. Jylland Winery: open to public, wine-tastings and cellar-door sales; 2 km S. West Coast Honey: live bee display, honey extraction, tastings, sales of honey and bee products; open 9am–4pm Wed–Sun, or Mon and Tues by appt; Gingin Brook Rd; 3 km W. Moore River National Park: special area for conservation featuring banksia woodlands and wildflower displays in spring; 20 km NW.

Perth 72 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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Kings Park and Botanic Garden 69 km

Arguably the most scenic botanic gardens in the country, Kings Park and Botanic Garden, with its hilltop location, offers great views over the city and beyond, and has plenty of space for picnicking, cycling and walking.... Find out more

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Perth Zoo 70 km

You can certainly while away a few hours at this excellent zoo, which is involved in conservation and has a breeding program for native endangered species, including the western swamp tortoise, Shark Bay mouse and... Find out more

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Hiking the Bibbulmun Track 71 km

You do not need to dedicate six to eight weeks to walk the superb 965-kilometre Bibbulmun Track in order to enjoy it. There are plenty of places to get on and off the track, so you can stretch the legs for a few hours,... Find out more

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Diving around Perth 80 km

There are some shore dives in and around Fremantle and Perth, and plenty of great boat dives to Rottnest Island and further afield. Dolphin Dive Fremantle is an eco-accredited dive shop with a large boat, and will rent... Find out more

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Cycling on Rottnest Island 80 km

You can hire a bike before you get to Rottnest, and take it on the ferry, or hire on the island at Rottnest Island Bike Hire (located behind the Quokka Arms Hotel). The company has tandems, child seats, trailers and... Find out more

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Sea-kayaking around Rockingham 104 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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Snorkelling and diving around Jurien Bay and Geraldton 142 km

You can snorkel face-to-face with sea-lions in Jurien Bay Marine Park, or join a boat tour to see them up close. Jurien Charters in Jurien Bay also offers diving on rock walls with lionfish, butterflyfish and wrasse.... Find out more

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Whitewater rafting – Dwellingup 152 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 221 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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Joondalup Country Club & Resort 47 km

Few inland courses in Australia boast such visually sensational holes as you will encounter at Joondalup. This 27-hole layout, a 25-minute drive north of Perth’s CBD, is a unique golfing experience and the... Find out more

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The Vines Resort & Country Club (Lakes course) 47 km

Few courses in Australia let you walk in the footsteps of the game’s best players simply by booking a tee time and paying your green fee. The Vines, as the stage for such events as the Heineken Classic, Johnnie... Find out more

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Lake Karrinyup Country Club 58 km

For more than five decades Lake Karrinyup was widely considered one of Australia’s classic courses. It first won national acclaim when it hosted the 1952 Australian Open, won by Norman von Nida. The Open... Find out more

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The Western Australian Golf Club 61 km

The Western Australian Golf Club is a hidden gem, particularly to visitors from interstate or overseas. Set amid the rolling hills of suburban Yokine, and covering some of the highest points to be found north of... Find out more

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Mt Lawley Golf Club 63 km

Perth was a booming town in the late 1920s, and as more and more people headed west from the eastern states, the demand for golf courses grew. Four of Perth’s finest layouts – Lake Karrinyup, Cottesloe,... Find out more

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Cottesloe Golf Club 70 km

Cottesloe is internationally renowned for its superb beach, backing on to rows of towering Norfolk Island pines and wonderful terraced lawns, an idyllic spot to soak up views of the Indian Ocean. If you were expecting... Find out more

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Araluen Golf Resort 90 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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The Links Kennedy Bay 114 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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Secret Harbour Golf Links 119 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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Meadow Springs Golf & Country Club 128 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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Amirage Restaurant

Situated within magnificent gardens, the Amirage Restaurant prides itself on using local produce wherever possible; in particular, the steak, olive oil and olives are sourced from within the valley. The menu has a... Find out more

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Gingin Hotel

The Gingin Hotel is yet another example of the rewards of saving our heritage. Originally built in 1902, the hotel has undergone extensive renovations and now up to 100 patrons can dine in country elegance while... Find out more

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Kyotmunga Estate

Kyotmunga offers laid-back dining overlooking the spectacular Avon Valley National Park. Platters include dolmades, cheese, olives, fresh bread, extra-virgin olive oil and dukkah spice mixture. The olive oil and dukkah... Find out more

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Stringybark Winery, Restaurant & Function Centre

Serving hearty traditional favourites, the rustic Stringybark Winery and Restaurant is a lovely country escape only an hour from Perth. One of the oldest vineyards in the Chittering Valley, a limited quantity of wines... Find out more

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Willowbrook Farm Tearooms & Caravan Park

Overlooking a picturesque property under the pergola of an old homestead built in 1874, the Willowbrook Farm Tearooms is approximately 20 kilometres from Gingin and oozes country charm. Come here for home-cooked... Find out more

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The Sandcastle 82 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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Feral Brewing Company 52 km

Based in the Swan Valley, Feral Brewing produces a range of sometimes challenging beers that are served on tap at their bar/restaurant (and a handful of other outlets), plus their flagship bottled product Feral White,... Find out more

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Mash Brewing Company 52 km

The simply named Mash Brewing Company debuted in April 2006, adding to the significant cluster of craft breweries operating out of the Swan Valley. Inspired by the Little Creatures model, the brewery is positioned... Find out more

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Duckstein Brewery 53 km

Duckstein Brewery actually has two separate breweries and outlets located in both the Swan Valley and Margaret River wine regions. The original 60-litre microbrewery (or should that be microscopic brewery) is one of the... Find out more

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Elmar's In the Valley 53 km

Having established a successful smallgoods business, German-born couple Elmar and Anette Dieren branched out to establish this sizeable bar, restaurant and beer garden complex, which also includes a microbrewery. While... Find out more

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Billabong Brewing 78 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 79 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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Swan Brewery 80 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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Sail & Anchor Hotel 80 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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Little Creatures Brewing 80 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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Ridges campsite 27 km

This small campsite is 16 km from the trackhead at Ghost House Ruins. You’ll need to bring your own water, and a gas/fuel stove is preferred.... Find out more

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Moitch campsite 31 km

This small campsite is 19.9 km from Ridges campsite on the walk. Bring your own water, and a gas/fuel stove is preferred.... Find out more

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Guilderton Caravan Park 38 km

This little coastal town at the mouth of the Moore River, about 100 km north of Perth, stands guard over the wreck of the Dutch ship Gilt Dragon, which foundered on an off-shore reef in 1656. On Dewar St, the caravan... Find out more

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Thirty Seven Mile Road campsite 40 km

There’s no surprise that this camping area is on Thirty-seven Mile Rd. You’ll find it off Plunket Rd, 40 km west of Toodyay. Bring your own supply of drinking water.... Find out more

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Prickly Bark campsite 41 km

A small campsite in the bush along the Coastal Plain Walk Trail, 17 km from Moitch campsite. A gas/fuel stove is preferred and you need to bring your own water.... Find out more

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Sappers campsite 41 km

Sappers camping area is 25 km west of Toodyay on Sappers Rd, off Plunket Rd. Bring drinking water and come in a 4WD. Note that there are seasonal closures in winter.... Find out more

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Bald Hill campsite 42 km

Bald Hill Campsite is near the top of a hill overlooking the Avon Valley to the west of Drummonds campsite, reached via  Governors Dr off Quarry Rd. A short walk onto the stony outcrops provides spectacular views.... Find out more

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Valley campsite 42 km

Valley Campsite is at the bottom of a valley near the Avon River. It’s reached via Forty One Mile Rd, off Quarry Rd. Note that access to the river is restricted due to the main east–west railway line.... Find out more

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Drummonds campsite 42 km

Drummonds Campsite is set among wandoo woodlands overlooking the Avon Valley. Access in is steep, so you’ll need a 4WD tow if you’re bringing in a camper van. The campsite is to the west of Homestead... Find out more

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Homestead campsite 43 km

Homestead Campsite is adjacent to a small creek in wandoo forest. To find it, head 30 km west of Toodyay and 55 km north-east of Midland via Governors Dr, off Quarry Rd.... Find out more

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Guilderton Caravan Park 38 km

Located in a picturesque setting at the mouth of the Moore River, this popular beachside holiday park is on the water’s edge and has good camping and caravan sites. Amenities are basic and a small shop and cafe are... Find out more

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Ledge Point Holiday Park 57 km

This is a new park that opened during 2007. It has the latest facilities and will be a great asset to the area. There is an internet cafe and bookings are essential in busy times. A minimum-length stay applies during... Find out more

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Karrinyup Waters Resort 58 km

Just 14 km north of Perth and close to the Mitchell Freeway, this park is just a short distance from the beach. With very good amenities and facilities that include a spa and solar-heated pool, this is a good base for... Find out more

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Perth Vineyards Holiday Park 59 km

Situated in the grape-growing area of the Upper Swan River, about 14 km from the centre of Perth, this quality park has easy access to the main routes north and east. It has grassy and paved sites, some with good shade.... Find out more

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Banksia Tourist Park 65 km

This is an ideal location for those arriving in Perth from the north or the east wanting to stay on the outskirts. The park is in a semi-rural setting just a few minutes from Midland. The quality park is well laid out... Find out more

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Discovery Holiday Parks – Perth 72 km

This is a great park with excellent amenities, in the eastern suburbs 16 km from the centre of Perth. It also has a van-storage area. Access to the park is easy from all directions along main arterial routes. Bookings... Find out more

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Woodman Point Holiday Park 88 km

Large and popular, this tourist park has walking access to the beach and is just 7 km from Fremantle. The managers run nature walks around the local area year round. Bookings are required in peak periods.... Find out more

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Pinnacles Caravan Park 124 km

This is a popular beachside holiday park near the Pinnacles. The Lancelin–Cervantes road has still not been constructed and the latest estimate is 2013. Fishing and windsurfing are the most popular pastimes along... Find out more

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Dalwallinu Caravan Park 140 km

A council park that has been redeveloped in recent years, this is a very neat and tidy place, suitable for tourists for short or longer stays. It is easily accessible from the Great Northern Highway.... Find out more

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Jurien Bay Tourist Park 142 km

This beachside park is in the centre of town, adjoining the jetty. There are good facilities and the park shop has an extensive range of takeaway food. This is a popular fishing area. Bookings are required in peak... Find out more

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Brookside

Set in an idyllic country location, Brookside gives guests the opportunity to explore the region and its wineries, cafes, Moore River and many other rural activities. The modern chalets are fully self-contained and are... Find out more

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Bindoon’s Windmill Farm

Fancy a break from city living? Then head to Bindoon’s Windmill Farm, a 16-hectare property just an hour from Perth and home to native wildlife and plants. Both chalets here are ideal for group stays and every... Find out more

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Burroloo Well Farmstay

If you’re craving privacy, Burroloo Well Farmstay will satisfy since it’s located on 280 hectares of farm. The double-storey house is set high in the Darling Range and has views across the Chittering Lake,... Find out more

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Orchard Glory Farm Resort

All 20 of the chalets at the Orchard Glory Farm Resort are fully self-contained, tastefully decorated and even have custom-made beds for the long-legged. Situated in the Chittering Valley and its many attractions, the... Find out more

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The Orchard Villa

The architecturally designed, Mediterranean-style Orchard Villa is reminiscent of provincial France as lavender, olive trees and fruit orchards pepper the air. All four bedrooms are lovingly and plushly furnished, and... Find out more

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Bindoon Hill Rest Area 24 km

10 km N of Bindoon (L) or 41 km S of New Norcia (L) Large areas just off the highway on both sides. Good shade. GPS: S31 19.503 E116 09.249... Find out more

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Nature Trail Rest Area 35 km

11 km S of Regans Ford (R) or 37 km N of Gingin (L) Small secluded area adjacent to the highway in an area prolific with seasonal wildfl owers. Limited shade. GPS: S31 03.848 E115 44.619  ... Find out more

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Information Bay Rest Area 43 km

3 km S of Regans Ford (R) or 45 km N of Gingin (L) Secluded area just off the highway. Good shade. GPS: S31 00.100 E115 42.585... Find out more

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Regans Ford Park Area 44 km

South of the roadhouse Large area just off the highway. Good shade. GPS: S30 59.208 E115 42.307... Find out more

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Bakers Hill Park Area 69 km

West side of town   Parking adjacent to the highway at the information bay. Good facilities and shade.   GPS: S31 44.918 E116 27.439... Find out more

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Forsyths Mill Rest Area 69 km

11 km E of Mundaring (R) or 27 km W of Bakers Hill (L) Small secluded area just off the highway in a natural bush setting. Good facilities and shade. GPS: S31 52.838 E116 16.585  ... Find out more

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Eadine Springs Rest Area 73 km

9 km E of Bakers Hill (L) or 14 km W of Northam (R) Large secluded picnic area well off the highway among the trees. GPS: S31 42.756 E116 32.369... Find out more

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Drummonds Reserve Rest Area 105 km

T/O 13 km S of Badgingarra (R) or 62 km N of Regans Ford (L) Secluded area located just off Bibby Road in the scrub, 5 kilometres west of the highway. Good shade. GPS: S30 29.297 E115 26.090... Find out more

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Gleneagle Rest Area 108 km

25 km SE of Armadale (L) or 107 km NW of Williams (R) Secluded area well off the highway in a very pleasant forest setting. Good facilities and excellent shade. GPS: S32 17.306 E116 11.430... Find out more

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Meckering Park Area 109 km

Middle of town Large parking area adjacent to the highway at the earthquake display site. Good facilities. Limited shade. GPS: S31 37.996 E117 00.432... Find out more

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Miling North Rest Area 110 km

76 km N of New Norcia (R) or 42 km S of Dalwallinu (L) Large area just off the highway behind a few trees. Limited shade. GPS: S30 27.862 E116 25.217... Find out more

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Hakea Reserve Rest Area 113 km

T/O 13 km S of Badgingarra (R) or 62 km N of Regans Ford (L) Small area located just off Bibby Road in the scrub, 14 kilometres west of the highway near the wind farm. GPS: S30 27.613 E115 19.918... Find out more

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Sullivan Rock Rest Area 119 km

37 km SE of Armadale (R) or 95 km NW of Williams (L) Small secluded area just off the highway in the forest. Good shade. GPS: S32 22.766 E116 15.028... Find out more

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Tuart Reserve Park Area 126 km

T/O 51 km S of Eneabba (R) or 23 km N of Badgingarra (L) Small secluded area surrounded by scrub 51 kilometres off the highway via Jurien Road, Munbinea Road and Cervantes Road. Good shade. GPS: S30 25.069 E115... Find out more

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Banksia Reserve Park Area 126 km

T/O 51 km S of Eneabba (R) or 23 km N of Badgingarra (L) Small secluded area located 46 kilometres off the highway in the scrub via Jurien Road, Munbinea Road and Cervantes Road. Limited shade. GPS: S30 23.552 E115... Find out more

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North Dandelup Park Area 130 km

43 km S of Armadale (L) or 15 km N of Pinjarra (R) Large area adjacent to the highway. Toilets behind nearby hall. Good shade. GPS: S32 31.125 E115 58.296... Find out more

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Cunderdin Park Area 132 km

Middle of town Small parking area adjacent to the highway near the museum. GPS: S31 39.098 E117 14.540... Find out more

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Coomaloo Creek Park Area 133 km

51 km S of Eneabba (R) or 23 km N of Badgingarra (L) Large area well off the highway in a pleasant bush setting at the turn-off to Jurien Bay. Good facilities and shade. GPS: S30 13.466 E115 24.020... Find out more

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Smoke Bush Reserve Rest Area 137 km

T/O 51 km S of Eneabba (R) or 23 km N of Badgingarra (L) Large area located 10 kilometres west of the highway on Jurien Road. GPS: S30 13.486 E115 17.833  ... Find out more

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Dalwallinu Park Area 139 km

Middle of town Parking area in the main street opposite the post office. Good shade and facilities. GPS: S30 16.667 E116 39.750... Find out more

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Wandoo Reserve Rest Area 140 km

T/O 51 km S of Eneabba (R) or 23 km N of Badgingarra (L) Large area located 16 kilometres west of the highway on Jurien Road. Good shade. GPS: S30 13.454 E115 14.268... Find out more

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Pinjarra Park Area 144 km

South side of town Large parking area adjacent to the highway opposite the cemetery. GPS: S32 38.513 E115 52.177... Find out more

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