Yanchep

Yanchep Lagoon: good swimming and fishing beach; off Lagoon Dr.

Yanchep National Park On a belt of coastal limestone, this 2842 ha park has forests of massive tuart trees, underground caves and spring wildflowers. Within the park, attractions include the historic Tudor-style Yanchep Inn; the Crystal Cave featuring magnificent limestone formations (daily tours available); a koala boardwalk; rowing-boat hire on freshwater Loch McNess; self-guide walk trails; and Aboriginal cultural tours (available on weekends and public holidays). Boomerang Gorge follows an ancient collapsed cave system and has an interpretive nature trail with access for people with disabilities. Grassy areas with barbecues and picnic tables provide a perfect setting for a family outing. 5 km E.Marina: charter fishing boat hire; 6 km NW at Two Rocks. Guilderton: peaceful town at the mouth of the Moore River. Estuary provides safe swimming, and upper reaches of the river can be explored by boat or canoe (hire on river foreshore). Also good fishing; 37 km N. Ledge Point: great destination for diving, with dive trail to 14 shipwrecks. Also the starting point for Lancelin Ocean Classic, a major windsurfing race each Jan; 62 km N. Lancelin: great base for fishing and boating because of a natural breakwater offshore. White sandy beaches provide safe swimming, and sand dunes at the edge of town have designated areas for off-road vehicles and sand-boarding; 71 km N.

Perth 53 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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Dunsborough 234 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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Kings Park and Botanic Garden 50 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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Cycling on Rottnest Island 51 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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Perth Zoo 52 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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Diving around Perth 57 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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Hiking the Bibbulmun Track 62 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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Sea-kayaking around Rockingham 81 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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Whitewater rafting – Dwellingup 136 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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Snorkelling and diving around Jurien Bay and Geraldton 149 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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Dolphin Discovery Centre 197 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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Snorkelling around Busselton and Augusta 235 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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Joondalup Country Club & Resort 25 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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Lake Karrinyup Country Club 38 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 Vines Resort & Country Club (Lakes course) 43 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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The Western Australian Golf Club 44 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 47 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 49 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 79 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 92 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 96 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 106 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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Chocolate Drops

Specialising in quality handmade chocolates, Chocolate Drops sells its produce on-site but can also customise goodies to your specifications. Since the shop and tearooms are situated in the Yanchep National Park,... Find out more

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Lindsay's Restaurant

Club Capricorn’s light and airy, contemporary-styled restaurant serves buffet and varied à la carte dishes from an international menu.... Find out more

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The Tudor Manor Restaurant

Situated inside the heritage-listed Yanchep Inn, the Tudor Manor Restaurant serves a wide range of international dishes, catering to all tastes. The seafood platters are popular, and a large selection of wines and... Find out more

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Blue Dolphin Restaurant

Overlooking the Two Rocks Marina and the magnificent coast, the Blue Dolphin Restaurant serves a varied menu, including crayfish when in season. It’s a relaxed place to relax with friends and family.... Find out more

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The Sandcastle 59 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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Mash Brewing Company 46 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 46 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 46 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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Feral Brewing Company 47 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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Sail & Anchor Hotel 58 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 58 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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Gage Roads Brewing Company 58 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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Billabong Brewing 58 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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Swan Brewery 63 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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Ridges campsite 10 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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Guilderton Caravan Park 25 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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Moitch campsite 26 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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Prickly Bark campsite 35 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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Walyunga camping area 46 km

Walyunga camping area offers tent-based camping only in a natural bush environment that is popular with bushwalkers and birdwatchers. To get here, head 17 km north of Midland via Walyunga Rd from the Great Northern Hwy.... Find out more

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Allison camping area 51 km

On Rottnest Island at Thomson Bay, Allison camping area is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the beauty of this little patch of paradise just off the coast of Perth. Swimming, fishing, snorkelling and boating are... Find out more

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Thirty Seven Mile Road campsite 53 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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Bald Hill campsite 56 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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Drummonds campsite 57 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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Sappers campsite 58 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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Guilderton Caravan Park 25 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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Karrinyup Waters Resort 38 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 48 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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Ledge Point Holiday Park 55 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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Banksia Tourist Park 56 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 60 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 66 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 128 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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Jurien Bay Tourist Park 149 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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Dalwallinu Caravan Park 172 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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Bobby Jo’s Bed & Breakfast

Just a short stroll from the beach, Bobby Jo’s offers comfortable rooms with ensuites with spas. Your hosts, Bob and Jo, will accommodate special requests to make your stay memorable, although watching the sun set... Find out more

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Casa Del Mar

Located at Yanchep Lagoon and close to the region’s attractions, Casa Del Mar is a beautifully appointed two-bedroom villa with a fully equipped kitchen, four-poster bed, entertainment system, air-conditioning,... Find out more

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Oceanview Retreat

Superbly appointed, the Oceanview Retreat has five bedrooms, two bathrooms, a gourmet kitchen and those all-important ocean views. A stay would suit a group or a family craving a homey feel and wanting to make the most... Find out more

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Yanchep Holiday Village

Golfing enthusiasts will enjoy a stay at the Yanchep Holiday Village, overlooking the championship golf course at the Sun City Country Club. The self-contained apartments have one, two or three bedrooms, private... Find out more

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Yanchep Inn

The Yanchep Inn has a range of accommodation styles, with units in a freestanding building and rooms at the inn. The original units are located to the south of the inn and are comfortably decorated. Newer units overlook... Find out more

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Yallingup Strawbale Retreat 241 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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Yelverton Brook Eco Spa Retreat 248 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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Nature Trail Rest Area 55 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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Bindoon Hill Rest Area 55 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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Information Bay Rest Area 61 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 62 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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Forsyths Mill Rest Area 71 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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Bakers Hill Park Area 81 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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Eadine Springs Rest Area 88 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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Gleneagle Rest Area 98 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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Sullivan Rock Rest Area 109 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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North Dandelup Park Area 112 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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Drummonds Reserve Rest Area 119 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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Pinjarra Park Area 123 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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Hakea Reserve Rest Area 124 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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Meckering Park Area 131 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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Marrinup Camp Area 133 km

5 km NW of Dwellingup Large clearing in the forest 2.5 kilometres north of Pinjarra–Dwellingup Road via Grey Road (2.5 kilometres west of Dwellingup). NOTE: Access road part unsealed. GPS: S32 42.138 E116... Find out more

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Tuart Reserve Park Area 134 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 135 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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Miling North Rest Area 142 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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Bandicoot Brook Rest Area 142 km

21 km S of Pinjarra (R) or 79 km N of Bunbury (L) Large area just off the highway. Good shade. GPS: S32 48.417 E115 54.180... Find out more

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Baden Powell Camp Area 142 km

8 km S of Dwellingup via Nanga Road and 2 km from park entry Large area in the forest of Lane Pool Reserve. Good shade. GPS: S32 46.3353 E116 04.982... Find out more

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Chuditch Camp Area 145 km

8 km S of Dwellingup via Nanga Road and 9 km from park entry Small secluded area in the forest of Lane Pool Reserve. Good facilities and shade. GPS: S32 47.293 E116 06.558... Find out more

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Nanga Mill Camp Area 146 km

8 km S of Dwellingup via Nanga Road and 11 km from park entry Large area in the forest of Lane Pool Reserve. Good shade. GPS: S32 48.102 E116 06.235... Find out more

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Coomaloo Creek Park Area 148 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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