Australias South West Things to Do

Themeparks
Due to the generosity of local people, the biggest free entry Fun Park in Australia will be built on the corner of Collins and Reserve Streets in Donnybrook, Western Australia, with a grand opening scheduled for Easter 2008...

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Banksia Farm offers you a five hectare scenic wildflower garden easily located just two minutes from Mount Barker...

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Big Brook Dam presents a glorious setting for a freshwater swim, canoe and nature walk. Surrounded by Karri forest, it provides an idyllic location to soak in the crystal clear water or sunbathe on the sandy beach...

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Zoos, Sanctuaries & Aquariums
Big Swamp Wildlife Park is located on Prince Phillip Drive in Bunbury and is only five minutes drive away from the central business district; the big swamp wildlife park offers a value for money wildlife experience...

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Bunbury Dolphin Discovery promises you a unique and exhilarating experience. The centre enables you to interact with the bay’s 90 resident Bottlenose dolphins...

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Extending almost two kilometres out over Geographe Bay, the heritage listed Busselton Jetty is the longest timber jetty (pier) in the Southern Hemisphere...

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The Capel Golf Club offers 18 holes with grass greens and fairways and is set on relatively flat terrain surrounded by an abundance of Tuart, Jarrah, Banksia and Peppermint trees...

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Bird hides and viewing points are nestled right on the water's edge to provide visitors with a close encounter of the visiting bird life...

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This drive follows the river with its tumbling rapids on one side and timber-covered slopes on the other...

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The Valley Of The Giants bird and reptile park has a world class permanent exhibition of Dinosaur Skeletons including the only T-Rex in Australia...

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Watch free-flight displays of captive bred birds of prey daily at 1100 and 1330. View more than 80 Australian birds of prey (Eagles, Hawks, Falcons, Owls and other species) housed in specially designed aviaries set in 12 hectares of bushland (wildflowers...

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This large square in the centre of town features a nature walk planted with numberous native flowering shrubs, a large playing field...

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For sensational views over the tall timber forests around Pemberton, climb the famous Gloucester Tree...

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A unique Blackwood River Valley experience with tastings and sales available seven days a week from the factory door...

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Stretching between the two coastal capes, Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park in the south west corner of the State offers amazing beach and forest experiences...

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A great place for a picnic or barbecue, relaxing in the shade of the giant tuart trees and exploring the other natural species of trees and plants...

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The mosaic footpath, completed in June 1995, by artist Miv Egan commemorates the 70th anniversary of the Collie to Donnybrook and return cycle race...

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Around the southern corner of Western Australia there are quite a number of people who really believe that in the Nannup Tiger...

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The Nautical Lady is an outdoor Recreation Complex situated at the base of the Historic Railway Jetty at Busselton's Central Beachfront...

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Fruit, fruit picking, apples, peaches, plums, nashi, pears, cider, wine, juices, gold mining and a marron farm plus a restaurant with great lunches! Operating as a family farm since 1862, this business opened to tourism in January 1997...

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Do you dream about taking a cooling dip in a mountain pool? Well here's your chance. A dam across the Lefroy Brook has created a pool ninety-one metres long and forty-six metres across...

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Pentland Alpaca Stud & Animal Farm Denmark is a hands-on animal farm and wildlife park where you can pat, cuddle and feed a huge range of friendly and interesting animals...

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Visitors can view the fish, birds, butterflies and animals, browse art and crafts in the shop, or enjoy a Devonshire Tea...

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The scenic drive through Bunbury, Collie and Donnybrook provides a wonderful introduction to the highlights of the southwest countryside...

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Situated on a rural setting just five kilometres from the coastal town of Dunsborough, Simmo's Icecreamery and Fun Park has become one of those 'must see' places when visiting the Margaret River region...

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Come and be enthralled by the Sotico Forest Products Timber Mill Tour. A tour of the local modern timber mill...

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A disused open cut coal mine that has formed an attractive artificial lake, the Stockton Lake now provides both locals and visitors with a popular water skiing and camping area...

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Bring your imagination and a sense of fun! Heaps of fun for adults and children.Myths and Legends from around the world make The Mythic Mazes unique...

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The Valley of the Giants Gallery exhibits established, emerging and Indigenous Artists and is the studio of D...

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Explore Western Australia’s world famous forest of gigantic tingle trees and take a bird’s eye view of the towering forest from the Tree Top Walk, a spectacular lightweight bridge through the forest canopy...

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Named after a French sailor, the river is a delightful picnic area serviced with electric barbecues, tables and seating, historic information and interactive art pieces...

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Whale World is an internationally unique attraction, taking visitors on a journey through the site of Australia’s last operating whaling station...

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Located less than two hours drive south of Perth, a visit to the Yarloop Steam Workshops makes for a great day out...

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Located in the D'Entrecasteaux National Park on the coast, the Yeagerup Dunes are one of the finest examples of landlocked dunes in Australia...

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Sports & Recreation
This award-winning playground on the town foreshore offers imaginative playground equipment for children of all ages, plus barbecue facilities...

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See the endangered Malleefowl in a natural setting and learn how the small rural town of Ongerup is fighting to save itself and its favourite bird...

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