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Leeuwin Naturaliste National Park
The Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park stretches for 120 kilometres along the coast between Cape Naturaliste (near Dunsborough) and Cape Leeuwin (near Augusta). Features of the park include rugged sea cliffs, windswept granite headlands, surfing and swimming beaches.
Margaret River Wine Region
Renowned for its world-class wineries, surf and beaches, the Margaret River Wine Region is perfect for couples and families. With abundant natural attractions, world-class wineries, and cosmopolitan restaurants and cafés, the Margaret River Wine Region is a place that never fails to entertain, captivate and astonish.
Bunker Bay
Bunker Bay is protected by the rocky promontories of Cape Naturaliste. The white sand beach is north-facing and sheltered. Try your luck at catching a herring, whiting or skippy or catch a wave at The Farm, the local surf break. Perfect for families, this bay also offers access to spectacular marine life just offshore. Popular with scuba divers and snorkellers alike. Located within the Margaret River region, Bunker Bay is close to some of Australia's finest vineyards, restaurants, craft stores and art galleries.
HMAS Swan Dive Wreck
It took hundreds of volunteers nearly 12 months and more than 10,000 hours of hard labour to prepare the former Destroyer Escort HMAS Swan for scuttling as a dive wreck and artificial reef near Dunsborough in Western Australia. Then, with the push of a button, it was over in just two minutes and fifty three seconds, but really this was just the beginning of the Swan's new life. For those wishing to dive the Swan from a private boat there is an access permit needed. A small fee is payable, the money raised goes towards the cost of ongoing maintenance of moorings, navigation lights and the site. On purchasing your permit, you will be issued with the guidelines for the use of moorings and diving the site. Please use the moorings that have been placed around the site; anchoring is not permitted for safety reasons.
Simmo's Ice Creamery & Fun Park
Situated on a rural setting just five kilometres from Dunsborough, Simmo's Ice Creamery and Fun Park has become one of those 'must see' places when visiting the region. Every morning, fresh milk and cream is delivered to the famous Simmo's Ice Creamery, then pasteurised with eggs, sugar and secret ingredients. You can't get much fresher than that!
Sugarloaf Rock
Sugarloaf Rock is another example of striking coastal scenery and one of the area's most photographed landmarks. Located in the Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park, it is an impressive formation that dominates the coastline near Cape Naturaliste. For experienced rock fishermen there is excellent fishing but amateurs are warned that it can be dangerous. It is the only known nesting site in the southwest of the Red-tailed Tropicbird.
Margaret River Regional Wine Centre
Sample your favourite styles in their tasting room, compare notes, then plan an itinerary to take in the wineries you’d most like to visit. Their informed staff will point you in the right direction. Each day they also conduct comparative tastings and showcase featured wines of the region. Maps, tourist guides and information about the area are all available. Sample and learn about the great wines of Margaret River at this attraction at Cowaramup. Directions: Located in the centre of Cowaramup, 11 kilometres north of Margaret River, along the left hand side of Bussell Highway on your way to Margaret River from Perth.
Caves
The limestone ridge of the Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park hides a series of caves, many of which are open to the public. The subterranean world that these caves open up is an amazing experience and few visitors fail to be impressed. Many of the caves have been enjoyed by the public for the last century and they are now recognized internationally for their beauty and pristine condition. Jewel Cave, Lake Cave, Mammoth Cave, Ngilgi Cave (Guided) Giants Cave & Calgardup Cave (Self-Guided) Torches and helmets are provided and it is best to wear old clothing and sturdy footwear. Opening times vary depending on the season and both are operated by CALM.
Busselton Jetty and Underwater Observatory
The Busselton Jetty, with more than 300 individual marine species, is host to an awe inspiring 'forest' of vividly-coloured tropical and sub-tropical corals, sponges, fish and invertebrates. It is described as Australia's greatest artificial reef. The Busselton Jetty Underwater Observatory is one of Western Australia's most popular eco-tourism icons. Allowing you to descend eight metres below sea level to view an amazing marine world of schooling fish and tropical coral, the Underwater Observatory is a favourite with people of all ages!
