Places in South Western Australia

Witchcliffe is a small town in the South West region of Western Australia, located a few kilometres south of Margaret River on the Bussell Highway. The name originates from a cave in the area, Witchcliffe cave, that was recorded by a surveyor in 1900.

Harvey is a town located in the South West of Western Australia along the South Western Highway, 140 km south of Perth, between Pinjarra and Bunbury. It has a population of 2,606. The town is the seat of the Shire of Harvey and is the centre of the Western Australian dairy industry. It contains an agricultural college and the headquarters of both the Harvey Fresh (1986) and Harvey Beef (1919) brand names, and each year in April (no longer October) hosts an agricultural show.

Western Australia means adventure, romance, beauty, ruggedness, vastness, remarkable, breathtaking and these are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to describing the state of Western Australia. W.A is home to activities such as surfing, swimming, crabbing, dolphin watching, boating, fishing, hiking, abseiling, rock climbing, snorkelling, diving, cruises, charters, world class reefs, whales, natural landmarks, stunning national parks & waterways, world-class golfing, and that’s just scratching the surface!

The Western Australian towns of Albany, Bridgetown, Broome, Bunbury, Busselton, Collie, Denmark, Derby, Esperance, Exmouth, Geraldton, Kalgoorlie, Karratha, Kununurra, Mandurah, Margaret River, Pemberton, Perth, Port Headland, Rockingham, Walpole are just a few of the great towns and cities that show off what Western Australia (W.A) has to offer. In our site you will find Western Australia (W.A) accommodations, attractions & restaurant information to help you decide your destinations.  … Read more

Bunbury and the South West area of Western Australia (or WA) is one of the world’s great places to live, with a Mediterranean climate, sandy-white beaches, beautiful native forests and all the infrastructure expected of a modern western society.

Bunbury is the major city in WA’s South West region, that is also home to other centres such as Busselton, Margaret River, Donnybrook, Manjimup, Augusta, Pemberton, Collie, Harvey and Bridgetown.

Located 175km south of Perth, the city and its neighboring suburbs have a population of 52,000 and Bunbury is one of Australia’s fastest growing cities. Bunbury is the commercial hub to WA’s “South West”, an area that is home to the Margaret River wine region and major coal, alumina and mineral sands industries; a region that boasts around 8,000 businesses and a GDP of over $5 billion.  ... Read more

Pemberton is a town located in the South West region of Western Australia. It is the home of the karri tree, the largest tree in Western Australia and the third largest hardwood tree in the world. The nearby Gloucester National Park contains three climbable karri trees, each in excess of 60 metres tall. Each of these trees has been fitted with metal rungs which allow visitors to climb these trees and reach the constructed lookout at the top.

Ngilgi Cave, previously known as Yallingup Cave, is a Karst cave to the north east of Yallingup, in the south west of Western Australia. It was discovered by Edward Dawson in 1899 when searching for stray horses. It was originally named Yallingup Cave for the nearby town of Yallingup but later renamed to acknowledge the cave’s part in Australian Aboriginal mythology. Ngilgi (pronounced Neelgee) was a good spirit who triumphed in battle against an evil spirit Wolgine.

Cowaramup is a town in the South West of Western Australia, 12 kilometres north of Margaret River in the Shire of Augusta-Margaret River. The name is believed to be derived from Aboriginal word “Cowara”, meaning Purple-crowned Lorikeet. Locals from the region often refer to the town as ‘Cowtown’, a reference to the use of ‘cow’ in the town’s name and its history of dairy farming. Cowaramup is roughly central to the Margaret River Wine Region.

Ledge Point is a small coastal township 105 km north of Perth, Western Australia. It was established to service the local fishing and crayfishing industries. The area is well known as a windsurfing venue, and in January each year the prestigious Ledge Point to Lancelin Windsurfing Classic draws competitors from around the world.

Whicher Range is a range in the South West region of Western Australia. The range has an average elevation of 170 metres (558 ft) above sea level. Bounded by the Swan Coastal Plain to the West and the South, the Darling Scarp to the North and the Blackwood Plateau to the East, the range is located approximately 20 kilometres (12 mi) South of Busselton. The range has the form of a crescent shaped scarp.

Waterloo is a small town in the South West region of Western Australia, located on the South Western Highway between Bunbury and Brunswick Junction, in the shire of Dardanup.