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The magnificent tourism destination, the Great Southern region, begins 220 kilometres south-east of Perth, and encompases 40,000 square kilometres of the southern part of Western Australia. The variety of its nature-based attractions is unique to Western Australia. Only an hour by plane or a 4.5 hour drive from Perth, it is an area graced with immense natural beauty. So peaceful and inviting are the bays of the Great Southern region, it is where the Southern Right and Humpback whales choose to give birth to their young year after year. The Great Southern region has one of the largest wine regions in Australia. When touring this region be sure to sample the quality wines and gourmet food offered; browse through the locally produced wood, art and craft products; watch for the calving whales and enjoy the spectacular wildflowers during the later half of the year. All of this and more is nestled amidst some of Western Australia's most beautiful harbours and national parks.
The Great Southern region is best seen by car or coach so that you can explore the historic whaling town of Albany; the wines and wildflowers of Mt Barker; the gourmet foods, forests and art of Denmark; and the rural farm areas and national parks further north. You can enjoy the scenic drive from Perth to Albany which will take approximately 4.5 hours, or take one of the regular 1-hour flights, and hire a car in Albany. Either way you should endeavour to absorb the beauty of the region at your own pace. (For more Western Australian Travel and Holiday ideas visit www.westernaustralia.com)
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It
is here, amongst granite ranges over 1,000 million years old, that
you will find some of Western Australia's most beautiful wildflowers.
Where you will see the greens of the karri forests merging with
the white sands of a magnificent coastline. Where natural formations
such as the Natural Bridge, the Gap, Castle Rock and Tree in the
Rock cause you to stare in bewilderment. Where over 30 different
wineries await you.