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Wardan Aboriginal Centre: houses an interpretive display and a gallery that sells local Indigenous arts. Book ahead for workshops, including boomerang throwing classes; Injidup Springs Rd; (08) 9756 6566; closed 15 June–15 Aug. Yallingup Caves Hotel: Formerly known as Caves House Hotel, this hotel was originally built in 1903 and then rebuilt after being damaged by fire in 1938. It has been a favourite destination for generations of honeymooners and holiday makers; 18 Yallingup Beach Rd; (08) 9750 1555. Yallingup Beach: surfing, scuba diving, whale-watching and salmon fishing in season.

Leeuwin–Naturaliste National Park: stretches north and south of town; see Dunsborough, Margaret River and Augusta. Ngilgi Cave: (pronounced 'Nillgee') semi-guided adventure tours are available for this stunning display of stalactite, stalagmite and shawl rock formations. An interpretive area details the history of the cave; 2 km E. Canal Rocks and Smith's Beach: interesting rock formation plus fishing, surfing, swimming, snorkelling and diving; 5 km SW. Gunyulgup Galleries: over 120 artists and craftspeople are represented, with paintings, prints, ceramics and sculpture on display and for sale; cnr Gunyulgup Valley Dr and Koorabin Dr; (08) 9755 2177; 9 km SW. Yallingup Galleries: specialises in custom-built furniture; cnr Gunyulgup Valley Dr and Caves Rd; (08) 9755 2372; 9 km SW. Quinninup Falls: falls that are particularly attractive in winter and can be reached only by 4WD or on foot; 10 km S. Yallingup Shearing Shed: huge range of wool products for sale, and shearing demonstrations at 11am; closed Fri; Wildwood Rd; (08) 9755 2309; 10 km E. Wineries and breweries: many award-winning wineries and boutique breweries in the area offer tastings and sales; contact visitor centre for details.

Dunsborough 9 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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Perth 198 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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Busselton Underwater Observatory 29 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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Margaret River canoe tour 34 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 34 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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Short walks near Bunbury 67 km

Leschenault Inlet, near Koombana Bay at Bunbury, holds the southernmost white mangroves in Western Australia. A short boardwalk winds through the mangroves, where you may see some of the 60 waterbird species found here.... Find out more

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Caving - Southern Western Australia 70 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 81 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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Four-wheel-drive tours around Pemberton and Albany 128 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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Whitewater rafting – Dwellingup 141 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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Sea-kayaking around Rockingham 165 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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Diving around Perth 189 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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The Cut Golf Club 128 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 144 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 153 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 156 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 194 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 198 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 208 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 209 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 210 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 221 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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Amberley Restaurant

Nestled in stunning scenery overlooking the Amberley Estate vineyard, this winery restaurant’s modern Australian dishes are served according to the seasons. After the obligatory tasting of Amberley’s... Find out more

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Cape Lodge Restaurant

There’s so much to rave about at Cape Lodge, and the restaurant is no exception since it was voted among the Top Ten in the World for Food in Condé Nast Traveller’s Gold List in 2008. As one would... Find out more

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Yallingup Caves Hotel

In the lovely heritage-listed complex that comprises Seashells Resort Yallingup, diners thrive on the local produce brought to their table. The lovely dining room captures all the charm of the era, and during the warmer... Find out more

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Lamont’s Margaret River

Renowned cook Kate Lamont is a household name in Western Australian kitchens. Her restaurant in Yallingup overlooks a lake, invoking a sense of tranquillity, and her ever-changing menu is custom-made to suit this... Find out more

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Flutes Restaurant

After meandering through fairytale gardens to reach Flutes Restaurant, patrons are instantly charmed before surrendering themselves to chef Francois Morvan, who consistently delivers innovative creations to the table.... Find out more

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The Sandcastle 187 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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Bootleg Brewery 12 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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Cowaramup Brewing Company 23 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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Little Creatures Brewing 188 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 189 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 191 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 192 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 194 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 222 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 223 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 223 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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Geographe Bay Holiday Resort 23 km

Geographe Bay Holiday Resort is located on Bussell Highway, Busselton and offers visitors a good  range of  facilities in shady surroundings on the foreshore of the beach.  It's a great park for families... Find out more

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Margaret River Tourist Park 35 km

Margaret River Tourist Park is located 1 km from the centre of town in Station Road and offers visitors shady grassed sites with a good range of facilities for campers as well as other forms of accommodation. The park is... Find out more

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Canebrake Pool camping and picnic area 35 km

A selection of peaceful sites in the forest beside the river, Canebrake Pool camping area is 5.5 km along Canebreak Rd. Swimming and canoeing are popular pastimes. The Rapids Conservation Park is 25 km north-east of... Find out more

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Conto Campground 49 km

This camping area for small vans only has a good range of facilities in natural surroundings. It’s near the magnificent scenery and numerous activities offered by this beautiful stretch of coast, and also in... Find out more

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Point Road Campground 50 km

On Point Rd, 21 km south-west of Margaret River off Boranup Dr, this campground has 4WD access to a delightfully forested area with small campsites close to a fishing and surfing beach. You need to come equipped with... Find out more

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Chapman Pool camping area 52 km

This small camping area near the river is 25 km south-east of Margaret River via the Bussell Hwy and Warner Glen Rd. Good facilities are provided in a peaceful forest setting, with swimming, fishing and canoeing the main... Find out more

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Sues Bridge camping area 58 km

This small, secluded camping area is in the forest on Sues Rd, off the Brockman Hwy, 38 km east of Karridale. Campers will find a good range of facilities here while enjoying such activities as fishing, swimming and... Find out more

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Boranup Campground 59 km

This small shady camping area in the forest has access for small vans only. Follow the signpost on Boranup Dr, off Caves Rd, 10 km north-west of Karridale. Come equipped with drinking water.... Find out more

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Alexandra Bridge Camping Ground 59 km

Set beside the Blackwood River 26 km north-east of Augusta on Clarke Dr, this secluded campsite makes the most of the diverse forest landscape on the east side of Alexandra Bridge. With a good range of visitor facilities... Find out more

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Hamelin Bay Holiday Park 64 km

Hamelin Bay Holiday Park is set on a sweeping section of a beautiful bay where ships once harboured in the timber milling days. Catch the night’s dinner from the ocean and cook it around the campfire in the... Find out more

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Yallingup Beach Holiday Park 1 km

This park is in the centre of Yallingup. The popular surfing beach is just metres away and the resort-style holiday centre is just a brief stroll from the gate. The park is very well maintained and has particularly good... Find out more

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Taunton Farm Holiday Park 20 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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Peppermint Park Eco Village 20 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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Mandalay Holiday Resort 25 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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Beachlands Holiday Park 26 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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Margaret River Tourist Park 35 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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Hamelin Bay Holiday Park 64 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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Discovery Holiday Parks – Bunbury 65 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 65 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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Cape Lodge

Winner of many hotel awards, Cape Lodge is the undisputed jewel in this famous wine region. The fact that it has a helicopter landing pad gives you an idea of what a true five-star resort is really like. Whether you stay... Find out more

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Fourwells

Sleeping ten, Fourwells suits all requirements. Whether you’re a large family or a group of friends, relaxation in this holiday house is unavoidable. All four bedrooms and three bathrooms are well appointed and the... Find out more

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Injidup Spa Retreat

Injidup Spa Retreat combines accommodation with specialised spa treatments. The fully self-contained two-bedroom suites have heated polished concrete flooring, plunge pools, spa courtyard and decks with ocean views. Of... Find out more

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Seashells Resort Yallingup

By the beach in the heart of the Margaret River wine region, Seashells Resort Yallingup is adjacent to the restored Caves House, built at the turn of last century. The studios and one- and two-bedroom apartments are... Find out more

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Smiths Beach Resort

Situated on pristine Smiths Beach between Cape Naturaliste and Cape Leeuwin, the stylish Smiths Beach Resort was built to have minimal impact on the environment. Floor-to-ceiling windows capture the magnificent setting,... Find out more

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Yallingup Strawbale Retreat 4 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 17 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 28 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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Watermark Kilns 146 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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Conto Camp Area 48 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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Chapman Pool Camp Area 52 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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McLeod Creek Rest Area 54 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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Sue's Bridge Camp Area 58 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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Alexandra Bridge Camp Area 59 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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Ironstone Gully Camp Area 63 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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Bunbury South Rest Area 65 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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Barrabup Pool Camp Area 70 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 70 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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Canebrake Rest Area 72 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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Karri Gully Rest Area 93 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 94 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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Greenbushes Rest Area 97 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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Jarrah Park Rest Area 98 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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Harvey River Park Area 103 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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Bridgetown Park Area 108 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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Hoffman Mill Camp Area 121 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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Bandicoot Brook Rest Area 124 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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Diamond Tree Lookout Park Area 125 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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Pinjarra Park Area 136 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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Nanga Mill Camp Area 137 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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Baden Powell Camp Area 138 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 139 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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Marrinup Camp Area 140 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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