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Karri Forest Discovery Centre: interpretive centre includes museum with collection of historic photographs and forestry equipment; at visitor centre. Pioneer Museum: utensils, tools and other memorabilia from pioneer days plus a full-scale settler's hut; at visitor centre. Craft galleries: many in town, including the Fine Woodcraft Gallery in Dickinson St and the Peter Kovacsy Studio in Jamieson St.

Gloucester National Park In this park is the town's most popular tourist attraction, the Gloucester Tree. With its fire lookout teetering 61 m above the ground and a spine-tingling 153 rungs spiralling upwards, this is not a climb for the faint-hearted. The Gloucester Tree is one of 8 tree towers constructed from the late 1930s as fire lookouts. As the extremely tall trees in the southern forests offered few vantage points for fire-lookout towers, it was decided to simply build a cabin high enough in one of the taller trees to serve the purpose. Also within the park are the Cascades, a scenic spot for picnicking, bushwalking and fishing. 1 km S.Warren National Park This park boasts some of the most easily accessible virgin karri forest. The Dave Evans Bicentennial Tree has another fire lookout with picnic facilities and walking tracks nearby. 9 km SW.Beedelup National Park Here you'll find the Walk Through Tree, a 75 m, 400-year-old karri with a hole cut in it big enough for people to walk through. The Beedelup Falls, a total drop of 106 m, are rocky cascades best seen after heavy rain. Nearby are walk trails and a suspension bridge. 18 km W.Lavender & Berry Farm: enjoy berry scones, lavender biscuits and other unusual produce; Browns Rd; 4 km N. Big Brook Dam: the dam has its own beach, picnic and barbecue facilities, trout and marron fishing in season, and walking trails; 7 km N. Big Brook Arboretum: established in 1928 to study the growth of imported trees from around the world; 7 km N. King Trout Restaurant and Marron Farm: catch and cook your own trout; closed Thurs; 8 km SW. Founder's Forest: part of the 100-Year-Old Forest, with karri regrowth trees over 120 years old; 10 km N. Wineries: more than 28 wineries in the area, many offering tours, tastings and sales; contact visitor centre for details. Pemberton Tramway: tramcars based on 1907 Fremantle trams operate daily through tall-forest country to the Warren River Bridge; (08) 9776 1322. Fishing: in rivers, inland fishing licence is required for trout and marron; contact post office for details and permits. Tours: river tours, scenic bus tours, 4WD adventure tours, self-guide forest drives, walking trails and eco-tours; contact visitor centre for details. Drive trails: include the Heartbreak Trail, a one-way drive through the karri forest of Warren National Park; contact visitor centre for maps. Walk trails: include the 1 hr return Rainbow Trail; contact visitor centre for maps. Bibbulmun Track: walking trail passes through Pemberton; see Albany.

Dunsborough 126 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 187 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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Walking the Cape to Cape Track 83 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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Caving - Southern Western Australia 88 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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Cycle tour - Margaret River 104 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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Margaret River canoe tour 104 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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Busselton Underwater Observatory 108 km

Near the end of the almost 2-kilometre-long Busselton Jetty is an interpretive centre and observatory 8 metres under the water’s surface, where you can see brightly coloured corals, sponges, fish and invertebrates... Find out more

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Wardan Aboriginal Centre 128 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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Dolphin Discovery Centre 129 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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Cycling tours 134 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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Wildflower tour - Mount Barker 151 km

The Banksia Farm at Mount Barker has the world’s only arboretum of all 77 banksia species and nearly all the dryandras as well. Join a tour around the farm to hear fascinating yarns about how banksias were used in... Find out more

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Whitewater rafting – Dwellingup 192 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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The Cut Golf Club 207 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 218 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 227 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 232 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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Hidden River Estate Restaurant

Rumour has it that the owners of Hidden River Estate bribe the butcher with bottles of port for their fillet steak. Other mouth-watering dishes include the cheese fondue, smoked duck breast in black truffle and the... Find out more

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King Trout Restaurant and Marron Farm

Surrounded by magnificent karri trees, punters can be found fishing for their own lunch here. This makes for a great family activity and fishing aficionados can try out the special fly-fishing dam. Since you’ll be... Find out more

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The Shamrock Restaurant

Before electricity came to town the Pemberton Mill was powered by batteries, which were housed in the building where the Shamrock Restaurant now resides. Built in 1911, the restaurant retains much of its charm from its... Find out more

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Cowaramup Brewing Company 107 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 119 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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Big Brook Aboretum 4 km

Big Brook Arboretum has a spacious camping area shaded by tall trees with abundant wildflowers. You’ll find it 11 km north-west of Pemberton via Golf Links and Mullineaux roads. A walking trail here leads through... Find out more

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Warren campsite 9 km

Warren campsite is 45.4 km from Beedelup.... Find out more

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Warren River campsites 10 km

There are 2 small, secluded campsites in the forest near the river. Leave the Vasse Hwy at Old Vasse Rd, around 12 km south-west of Pemberton, or take Heartbreak Trail off Old Vasse Rd, 4.3 km east of the Vasse Hwy.... Find out more

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Moons Crossing camping and picnic area 12 km

This small, peaceful camping site is in the forest beside Warren River, which offers marroning and fishing opportunities. Come equipped with firewood and drinking water. To get here, take Moons Crossing Rd, off Spring... Find out more

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Beedelup campsite 15 km

Beedelup campsite is 19.5 km from Beavis.... Find out more

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Schafer campsite 18 km

Schafer campsite is 21.1 km from Warren.... Find out more

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Yeagarup Lake camping area 18 km

On Ritter Rd, 20 km south-west of Pemberton via the Vasse Hwy, Yeagarup Lake offers basic facilities in a coastal scrub setting near the lake. Cross the dunes to the beach for fishing, swimming and other sandy... Find out more

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Boarding House campsite 21 km

Boarding House campsite is 22.8 km from Tom Road.... Find out more

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Grass Tree Hollow camping area 21 km

Grass Tree Hollow camping area is on Boatlanding Rd, 2 km south of Vasse Hwy and 23 km west of Pemberton. It has basic facilities in 5 shady campsites among the trees on the edge of Carey Brook. Visitors enjoy fishing... Find out more

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Snottygobble Loop camping area 22 km

Snottygobble Loop camping area is 2 km south of the Vasse Hwy on Boatlanding Rd, 23 km west of Pemberton. With a good range of facilities at 9 small sites tucked away under the peppermint trees, there’s also a... Find out more

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Pemberton Caravan Park 1 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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Fonty’s Pool Caravan Park 17 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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Turner Caravan Park 81 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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Rest Point Holiday Village 87 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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Coalmine Beach Holiday Park 88 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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Hamelin Bay Holiday Park 96 km

This is a national park camping ground with great facilities for caravans and motorhomes.It is right alongside the beach and has a kiosk that sells basic necessities. There is a minimum-stay period.... Find out more

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Margaret River Tourist Park 104 km

Located 1 km from the centre of town, this park is a convenient base to explore the popular Margaret River holiday region. Pets are allowed, but small dogs only. Bookings are required in peak periods.... Find out more

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Taunton Farm Holiday Park 110 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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Beachlands Holiday Park 110 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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Mandalay Holiday Resort 111 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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Clover Cottage

Situated on the banks of the Warren River and with pastoral views, the limestone Clover Cottages make for a tranquil bush getaway. Fully self-contained, the cottages sleep up to six people and feature polished jarrah... Find out more

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Peppermint Grove Retreat

Nestled in Pemberton, birds abound as you relax on your private deck overlooking peppermint trees at elegant Peppermint Grove Retreat. The chalets feature king beds, twin spas and gas log fires. This 40-hectare... Find out more

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Pump Hill Farm Cottages

The Pump Hill Farm Cottages make for the ideal getaway, where the whole family can experience farm life the easy way. The rammed-earth two- and three-bedroom cottages are self-contained and include a log fire. Couples... Find out more

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Salitage Suites

Perhaps the attraction of the lovely Salitage Suites exudes from the very marri wood they’ve been crafted from, though many would argue that having their own private retreat nestled in old-growth forest is enough... Find out more

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Warren River Resort

Warren River Resort is surrounded by majestic karri trees and an abundant array of wildlife. Possum spotting, wildflowers in spring and fishing along the river are what it’s all about on this 17-hectare property.... Find out more

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Watermark Kilns 18 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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Burnside Bungalows 108 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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Yelverton Brook Eco Spa Retreat 111 km

Set in a 40-hectare conservation reserve protected from feral predators, with woylies, bandicoots and other animals roaming around, the self-contained chalets here have everything you could want, including local... Find out more

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Yallingup Strawbale Retreat 124 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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Diamond Tree Lookout Park Area 16 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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Shannon Park Area 38 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 38 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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Willow Springs Camp Area 45 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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Jarrah Park Rest Area 46 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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Karri Gully Rest Area 49 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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Bridgetown Park Area 53 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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Lake Muir Park Area 56 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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Canebrake Rest Area 57 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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Workers Pool Camp Area 63 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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Barrabup Pool Camp Area 64 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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Greenbushes Rest Area 67 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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Sue's Bridge Camp Area 72 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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Frankland River Rest Area 79 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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Alexandra Bridge Camp Area 84 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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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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Walpole Park Area 87 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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Rocky Gully Park Area 90 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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McLeod Creek Rest Area 92 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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Ironstone Gully Camp Area 93 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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Conto Camp Area 102 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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Parry Beach Camp Area 122 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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Bunbury South Rest Area 124 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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Greens Pool Park Area 127 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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Tunney Road Rest Area 128 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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Boscabel Road Rest Area 131 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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Denmark Park Area 134 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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Martup Pool Rest Area 139 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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Sturdee Road Rest Area 144 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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