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Rockingham Museum: folk museum featuring local history exhibits including displays on the Group Settlement farms, the timber industry, domestic items and antique photographic equipment; open 1–4pm Tues, Wed, Thurs and Sat, 10am–4pm Sun; cnr Flinders La and Kent St; (08) 9592 3455. Art Gallery and Craft Centre: features local artists, with market every 3rd Sun; Civic Blvd; (08) 9592 7330. The Granary: museum of artefacts celebrating the history of WA's grain industry; open for tours (minimum group size 4) by appt; northern end of Rockingham Rd; (08) 9599 6333. Mersey Point Jetty: departure point for cruises and island tours; Shoalwater. Kwinana Beach: hull of wrecked SS Kwinana. Cape Peron: the lookout was once the main observation post for a WW II coastal battery; Point Peron Rd. Bell and Churchill Park: family picnics and barbecues in shaded grounds; Rockingham Rd.

Penguin Island Take a trip to this offshore island, which is home to a colony of little penguins. The Discovery Centre allows you to see the penguins up close in an environment similar to their natural habitat and to learn about them through daily feedings, commentaries and displays. The island also provides picnic areas, lookouts and a network of boardwalks, and you can swim, snorkel or scuba dive at any of the pristine beaches. The island is open to the public in daylight hours Sept–June. Ferries to the island leave regularly from Mersey Point, south of Rockingham. The ferry also provides bay cruises and snorkelling tours.Sloan's Cottage: restored pioneer cottage; open Mon–Fri; Leda; 2 km W. Lake Richmond: walks, flora and fauna, and thrombolites (domed rock-like structures like the famous stromatolites of Hamelin Pool near Denham, built by ancient micro-organisms); 4 km SW. Wineries: in the area include Baldivis Estate (15 km SE) and Peel Estate (17 km SE); contact visitor centre for details. Secret Harbour: surfing, snorkelling and windsurfing; 20 km S. Serpentine Dam: major water storage with brilliant wildflowers in spring, bushland and the nearby Serpentine Falls; 48 km SE. Garden Island: home to HMAS Stirling Naval Base, two-thirds of the island is open to the public but is accessible only by private boat during daylight hours. Shoalwater Bay Islands Marine Park: extends from just south of Garden Island to Becher Point. Cruises of the park are available; contact visitor centre for details. Dolphin Watch Cruises: swim with dolphins between Point Peron and Garden Island; daily Sept–May; contact visitor centre for details. Scenic drives: including Old Rockingham Heritage Trail, a 30 km drive that takes in 23 points of interest in the Rockingham–Kwinana area, and Rockingham–Jarrahdale Timber Heritage Trail, a 36 km drive retracing the route of the 1872 timber railway; contact visitor centre for maps.

Perth 32 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 158 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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Diving around Perth 25 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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Perth Zoo 35 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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Kings Park and Botanic Garden 36 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 36 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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Hiking the Bibbulmun Track 46 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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Whitewater rafting – Dwellingup 58 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 117 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 157 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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Wardan Aboriginal Centre 165 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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Margaret River canoe tour 195 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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The Links Kennedy Bay 10 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 15 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 24 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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Cottesloe Golf Club 34 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 37 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 Cut Golf Club 38 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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Mt Lawley Golf Club 42 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 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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Lake Karrinyup Country Club 46 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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Joondalup Country Club & Resort 58 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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Bettyblue Bistro

With views as far as Garden Island, the unpretentious Bettyblue Bistro serves honest food, making it a favourite with locals and family groups. The portions are generous, steaks are cooked to perfection and the seafood... Find out more

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Charlie’s Bistro

Charlie’s Bistro continues the tradition of serving a tasty menu to locals and tourists alike. Barramundi is a popular choice, and the children’s menu includes standard favourites along with steak and chips.... Find out more

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Emma’s on the Boardwalk

With bay views from every table and a menu to rival any cosmopolitan restaurant, Emma’s on the Boardwalk is deserving of its many awards. The grilled rock lobster is the signature dish, although the adventurous... Find out more

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Sunsets Cafe Bistro

As the name suggests, vibrant sunsets and ocean views make this bayside bistro so popular. Blackboard specials include fresh delicacies such as duck and seafood. Whether meeting for a social gathering or a family meal, a... Find out more

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Y2K Cafe & Restaurant

Tastefully decorated with modern decor and wooden floors, the Y2K Café & Restaurant offers views of the adjacent parklands and the waters of the Cockburn Sound. Famous for cooked breakfasts, head chef Ralph... Find out more

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The Sandcastle 23 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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Little Creatures Brewing 24 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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Sail & Anchor Hotel 25 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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Gage Roads Brewing Company 26 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 27 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 29 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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Elmar's In the Valley 56 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 57 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 58 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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Feral Brewing Company 60 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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Bootleg Brewery 176 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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Allison camping area 36 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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Dandalup campsite 39 km

Stunning valley views and a ghostly stand of butter gums surround this campsite, 34 km south of Jarrahdale. Dwellingup is 44.9 km to the north.... Find out more

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Wungong campsite 42 km

At this bush campsite surrounded by majestic jarrah trees, kangaroos may be sighted at early morning or dusk. Wungong is 26 km north of Jarrahdale and Carinyah is 35 km to the south.... Find out more

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Kalamunda 46 km

The Bibbulmun trackhead is in Kalamunda National Park.... Find out more

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Bibbulmun Track camping areas – Northern Section 46 km

The Bibbulmun Track traverses some of the south west's most scenic and beautiful areas for some 963 kilometres from the Perth suburb of Kalamunda to Albany. The northern section begins at Kalamunda Trackhead  with a... Find out more

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Carinyah campsite 47 km

This campsite is nestled in a grove of she-oak trees 42 km south of Mundaring.... Find out more

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Monadnocks campsite 48 km

Monadnocks campsite is 15.6 km from Canning.... Find out more

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Canning campsite 50 km

Canning campsite is 11.1 km from Brookton.... Find out more

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Herron Point camping area 52 km

Herron Point camping area is on Herron Point Rd, 7 km west of Old Bunbury Rd (turn off 16 km south of Pinjarra), on the shores of Peel Harvey Estuary. It’s perfect for fishing, boating, swimming, sailing and other... Find out more

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Hewetts Hill campsite 52 km

The Hewetts Hill campsite is 10.3 km from Kalamunda.... Find out more

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Woodman Point Holiday Park 17 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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Discovery Holiday Parks – Perth 40 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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Karrinyup Waters Resort 46 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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Banksia Tourist Park 47 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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Perth Vineyards Holiday Park 50 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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Binningup Beach Caravan Park 96 km

This is a nicely shaded park close to the beach in a small beachside community. It suits the budget-minded traveller out of peak periods. Wood-fired pizzas are available on Friday and Saturday evenings. Bookings are... Find out more

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Guilderton Caravan Park 105 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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Discovery Holiday Park – Koombana Bay 116 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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Bunbury Glade Caravan Park 120 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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Discovery Holiday Parks – Bunbury 122 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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5 Star @ Aria

Anyone for a penthouse on the beach? A stay here should suffice as the three-bedroom apartment also has never-ending ocean views only interrupted by Garden Island and Fremantle. The apartment is luxuriously appointed... Find out more

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Luxury @ Nautilus

Situated within an apartment complex, this beachside accommodation is located just 40 minutes south of Perth. The two-bedroom apartment is stylishly decorated, with internet access, a well-equipped kitchen, barbecue and... Find out more

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Manuel Towers

Despite an attempt at making a play on words, the only similarity between Manuel Towers and Fawlty Towers is that the B&B is run by an English lady and a Spaniard. The unique building features stone, recycled... Find out more

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Payne’s Find

Payne’s Find is a well-appointed contemporary home right on the waterfront. Given its location, sensational views and direct access to the water, fun is guaranteed. Spread over three floors, there is plenty of... Find out more

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Yallingup Strawbale Retreat 166 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 171 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 191 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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North Dandelup Park Area 35 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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Pinjarra Park Area 43 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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Gleneagle Rest Area 43 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 50 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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Marrinup Camp Area 55 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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Bandicoot Brook Rest Area 61 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 64 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 67 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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Forsyths Mill Rest Area 68 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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Nanga Mill Camp Area 68 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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Hoffman Mill Camp Area 87 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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Bannister Rest Area 90 km

84 km SE of Armadale (L) or 48 km NW of Williams (R) A couple of small secluded rest areas just off the highway on a loop road off the parking bay. Good shade. GPS: S32 42.55 E116 32.44... Find out more

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Bakers Hill Park Area 90 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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Harvey River Park Area 90 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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Crossman Rest Area 98 km

94 km SE of Armadale (L) or 38 km NW of Williams (R) Large area adjacent to the highway. Good shade. GPS: S32 46.646 E116 35.674... Find out more

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Eadine Springs Rest Area 99 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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Bindoon Hill Rest Area 113 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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Bunbury South Rest Area 122 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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Nature Trail Rest Area 134 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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Meckering Park Area 140 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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Information Bay Rest Area 141 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 143 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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