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Brierley Jigsaw Gallery The only public jigsaw gallery in the Southern Hemisphere, Brierley has over 170 jigsaws ranging from the world's smallest wooden puzzle to a huge 9000-piece jigsaw. A highlight is an 8000-piece jigsaw of the Sistine Chapel. Back of visitor centre, Hampton St.Bridgedale: historic house owned by John Blechynden, one of the area's first European settlers, constructed in 1862 of local timber and bricks made from riverbank clay; South Western Hwy. Memorial Park: picnic area with a giant chessboard, 3 ft high pieces for hire from visitor centre; South Western Hwy.

The Cidery Discover the history of Bridgetown's apple industry and sample fresh juice, cider or award-winning beers. The orchard contains over 80 varieties of apple. Closed Tues; cnr Forrest St and Gifford Rd; (08) 9761 2204; 2 km N. Geegelup Heritage Trail: 52 km walk retraces history of agriculture, mining and timber in the region. It starts at Blackwood River Park. Scenic drives: choose from 8 scenic drives in the district through green hills, orchards and valleys into karri and jarrah timber country; self-guide maps available at visitor centre. Excellent views: Sutton's Lookout, off Phillips St and Hester Hill, 5 km N. Bridgetown Jarrah Park: ideal place for a picnic or bushwalk. The Tree Fallers and Shield Tree trails commemorate the early timber history of the town; Brockman Hwy; 20 km W. Karri Gully: bushwalking and picnicking; 20 km W.

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Dunsborough 102 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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Albany 205 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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Perth 220 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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Four-wheel-drive tours around Pemberton and Albany 54 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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Snorkelling around Busselton and Augusta 81 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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Dolphin Discovery Centre 84 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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Margaret River canoe tour 98 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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Cycle tour - Margaret River 98 km

You can explore this scenic region at your own pace, including wineries, karri forests, caves and beaches on a bike. Dirty Detours hires bikes in Margaret River and runs a one-day, off-road Sip and Cycle tour, while... Find out more

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Caving - Southern Western Australia 102 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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Walking the Cape to Cape Track 103 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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Wardan Aboriginal Centre 108 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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Whitewater rafting – Dwellingup 139 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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Cycling tours 157 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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The Cut Golf Club 157 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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Meadow Springs Golf & Country Club 167 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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Secret Harbour Golf Links 176 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 181 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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Araluen Golf Resort 202 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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Cottesloe Golf Club 224 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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Mt Lawley Golf Club 228 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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The Western Australian Golf Club 231 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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Lake Karrinyup Country Club 235 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) 244 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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Bridgetown Pottery Tearooms & Gallery

Priding themselves on their home-style cooking, the Bridgetown Pottery Tearooms and Gallery has been run by the same family for the past 21 years, and is housed in one of the oldest buildings in Bridgetown. Featuring a... Find out more

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Nelson’s of Bridgetown

Snuggle up by the cosy fire during the cooler months at Nelson’s and savour the country charm and hospitality. The à la carte menu draws upon local and regional produce to create hearty fare. Those seeking a... Find out more

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The 1896 Cafe

The friendly atmosphere at the 1896 Cafe is what draws in locals and tourists alike. Supporting the local community, the owners provide a venue for live music and wall space for artists. The menu is seasonal and best... Find out more

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The Bridgetown Hotel

Housed in a restored 1920s boutique hotel, the Bridgetown Hotel restaurant serves simple pub fare. Favourites include sirloin steak, rack of lamb and pasta. Blackwood Valley wines accompany your meal, after which may... Find out more

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The Sandcastle 213 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 94 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 103 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 211 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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Little Creatures Brewing 214 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 214 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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Sail & Anchor Hotel 214 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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Billabong Brewing 215 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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Elmar's In the Valley 238 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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Duckstein Brewery 239 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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Mash Brewing Company 239 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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Bridgetown Caravan Park

Spend the night at this caravan park on the South Western Hwy beside the Blackwood River. It’s at the southern end of a town that’s well known for its old-world charm, warm hospitality and chilled  misty... Find out more

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Gregory Brook campsite 15 km

Gregory Brook campsite is 18.0 km from Blackwood.... Find out more

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Blackwood campsite 18 km

Blackwood campsite is 40.1 km from Grimwade.... Find out more

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Willow Springs camping area 20 km

Willow Springs camping area is 5 km south of the Brockman Hwy on Gold Gully Rd, 22 km east of Nannup. There are basic facilities for self-sufficient campers only at this secluded campsite that was once a forestry site.... Find out more

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Donnelly River Village 21 km

This privately operated campsite is 20.6 km from Gregory Brook.... Find out more

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Donnelly River Village 21 km

Marking the end of the northern section of the track, and the beginning of the southern, this privately operated campsite is 20.6 km from Gregory Brook in the northern section of the track.... Find out more

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Balingup Caravan Transit Park 24 km

This small transit park with limited sites is arranged along the banks of Balingup Brook in Walter St, off Jayes Rd in Balingup. Stays are limited to 3 nights. To get to this pretty crafts village nestled in the... Find out more

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Tom Road campsite 30 km

Tom Road campsite is 15.9 km from Donnelly River Village.... Find out more

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Grimwade campsite 30 km

Grimwade campsite is 21.9 km from Noggerup.... Find out more

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Grimwade Townsite camping area (bush camping) 30 km

This scattered bush unofficial camping area is set around a dam and old mill site. The area is 11 km north-east of Balingup and 16 km east of Kirup. To get here, turn on to Grimwade Rd 1 km north of Balingup, and after... Find out more

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Fonty’s Pool Caravan Park 37 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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Pemberton Caravan Park 55 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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Discovery Holiday Parks – Bunbury 79 km

This is a very good quality park on the highway, 6 km from the city centre. It has some great features including minigolf and a tennis court. Its location makes it an excellent base for a holiday in Bunbury. Bookings are... Find out more

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Bunbury Glade Caravan Park 82 km

A good quality park just 3 km south of the city centre, this place has well-maintained grounds and good facilities. It is easily accessible from the Bussell Highway. Bookings are required in January and for long weekends... Find out more

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Beachlands Holiday Park 84 km

This is a good quality park in the very popular holiday town of Busselton. Sites are at a premium here in holiday periods, when the price of powered sites soars over $60 per night. Bookings are required at peak times and... Find out more

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Discovery Holiday Park – Koombana Bay 84 km

Right in the heart of Bunbury, this quality park offers discerning caravanners a range of excellent facilities including a coffee shop and a tennis court. Bookings are required in peak periods. There is a minimum-stay... Find out more

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Mandalay Holiday Resort 85 km

This is an excellent quality caravan park for tourists. It is just across the road from the beach and about 4 km from the town centre. There is a popular resort-style pool and large grassy playing area. Holiday periods... Find out more

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Peppermint Park Eco Village 89 km

This is one of the neatest parks we have visited in recent times. The camp kitchen has to one of the best we have seen in a part of Australia that is renowned for quality parks. Bookings are required in peak times and a... Find out more

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Taunton Farm Holiday Park 95 km

We think this is possibly the best base for exploring the wonderful Margaret River region and its many wineries. It is a quality park in a great farm setting and we always enjoy our stays here. Bookings are required in... Find out more

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Turner Caravan Park 98 km

This is a large waterfront park in the heart of town, with wide sprawling lawns. Bookings are required in peak periods.... Find out more

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Ford House Retreat

Built in 1896, the elegantly appointed Ford House Retreat offers romance on the Blackwood River. Spread over four buildings, there’s a choice of queen, double, single rooms and self-catering options available.... Find out more

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Maranup Ford

Maranup Ford has a range of B&B, cottage, cabin, caravan and camping options. The five-bedroom cottage sleeps 12 and is ideal for families or large groups, whereas the one-bedroom cabin sleeps six. The caravan site... Find out more

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Nelson’s of Bridgetown

Regardless of your budget, old-world charm is all part of the service at Nelsons of Bridgetown. Whether you stay in the heritage lodge, opt for a room with cooking facilities or indulge with a spa suite, all rooms are... Find out more

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Tortoiseshell Farm

Just 12 kilometres from town, Tortoiseshell Farm is hidden away in 40 hectares of tranquil forest. The accommodation includes two fully self-contained cottages and a homestead B&B. The cottages have facilities for... Find out more

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Watermark Kilns 66 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 92 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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Burnside Bungalows 100 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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Yallingup Strawbale Retreat 104 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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Bridgetown Park Area 1 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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Jarrah Park Rest Area 16 km

21 km W of Bridgetown (R) or 24 km E of Nannup (L) Very small area just off the highway in the forest. Good shade. GPS: S34 01.843 E115 59.137  ... Find out more

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Greenbushes Rest Area 16 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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Karri Gully Rest Area 19 km

26 km W of Bridgetown (R) or 19 km E of Nannup (L) Very small area just off the highway. Good shade. GPS: S34 00.445 E115 56.446... Find out more

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Willow Springs Camp Area 21 km

T/O 24 km W of Bridgetown (L) or 21 km E of Nannup (R) Secluded area located 5 kilometres south of the highway in the forest. Good shade. NOTE: Access road unsealed. GPS: S34 02.745 E115 55.553... Find out more

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Diamond Tree Lookout Park Area 40 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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Barrabup Pool Camp Area 41 km

T/O 2 km N of Nannup Small camp area located 8 kilometres west of Vasse Highway via Mowen Road. Good shade. GPS: S33 56.666 E115 41.590... Find out more

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Workers Pool Camp Area 41 km

T/O 2 km N of Nannup Small camp area located 8 kilometres west of Vasse Highway via Mowen Road. Good shade. GPS: S33 57.244 E115 41.280  ... Find out more

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Ironstone Gully Camp Area 53 km

T/O at Donnybrook Small secluded camp area located just off Capel Road, 18 kilometres south-west of Donnybrook. Good facilities and shade. GPS: S33 39.097 E115 42.296... Find out more

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Canebrake Rest Area 61 km

34 km W of Nannup (R) or 41 km E of Karridale (L) Small area just off the highway surrounded by trees. Good shade. GPS: S34 09.348 E115 31.116... Find out more

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Sue's Bridge Camp Area 70 km

T/O 45 km W of Nannup (R) or 30 km E of Karridale (L) Secluded campground located in the forest 9 kilometres north of the highway via Sue’s Road. Good facilities and shade. GPS: S34 04.638 E115 23.293  ... Find out more

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Lake Muir Park Area 71 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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Shannon Park Area 74 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 75 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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Bunbury South Rest Area 80 km

42 km NW of Margaret River (L) or 57 km SE of Bunbury (R) Small area just off the highway. Limited shade. GPS: S33 22.261 E115 38.779... Find out more

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Chapman Pool Camp Area 86 km

T/O 64 km W of Nannup (R) or 11 km E of Karridale (L) Secluded camp area located in a natural bush setting 9 kilometres north of the highway via Warner Glen Road. GPS: S34 05.329 E115 12.722  ... Find out more

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Alexandra Bridge Camp Area 91 km

T/O 64 km W of Nannup (R) or 11 km E of Karridale (L) Large camping area 2 kilometres north-west of the highway via Clarke Drive on the riverbank. Good shade. GPS: S34 09.808 E115 11.046... Find out more

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Frankland River Rest Area 91 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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Boscabel Road Rest Area 95 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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McLeod Creek Rest Area 96 km

23 km N of Augusta (L) or 20 km S of Margaret River (R) Secluded area just off the highway among the trees. Good shade. GSP: S34 07.619 E115 06.843... Find out more

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Martup Pool Rest Area 99 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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Harvey River Park Area 100 km

51 km S of Pinjarra (R) or 49 km N of Bunbury (L) Shady area on the banks of the river. GPS: S33 04.667 E115 54.525... Find out more

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Rocky Gully Park Area 101 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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Conto Camp Area 104 km

T/O 14 km N of Augusta (L) or 29 km S of Margaret River (R) Whistlers Way camp site is located 6 kilometres west of the highway via Bushby Road, Caves Road and Conto Road in a secluded bushland setting near the coast... Find out more

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Hoffman Mill Camp Area 106 km

T/O 44 km S of Pinjarra (L) or 56 km N of Bunbury (R) Large camp area located 18 kilometres east of the highway via Logue Brook Dam Road and Clarke Road. Good facilities and shade. NOTE: Access road part unsealed.... Find out more

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Arthur River Rest Area 108 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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Tunney Road Rest Area 115 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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Walpole Park Area 125 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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Nanga Mill Camp Area 129 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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Bandicoot Brook Rest Area 130 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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