In and Around Augusta
Truly, this is the place to visit in all seasons, so don't rush, stay awhile and take a drive
Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse where the Indian and Southern Oceans meet. Historic Water Wheel was once wood, now turned to stone. Scenic Drive road - take your camera for a spectacular view of the lighthouse. Walk the Cape to Cape Trail (from Cape Leeuwin to Cape Naturaliste). Walk down to Turner Springs. Whale watching cruises available May to September.
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Magnificent Blackwood River
River Cruises available. Canoeing on the Blackwood River or Flinders Bay. Gazetted water ski area in the Blackwood River. Hillview Scenic Lookout - 360 degree views of the Indian and Southern Oceans and the Blackwood River.
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Picturesque Hamelin Bay
Surf at Boranup Beach on the west coast or Black Point on the south coast. Take a walk along the Colourpatch foreshore all the way to the mouth of the Blackwood River. Gas BBQ's available in Lions Park at the rivermouth. Swim at Flinders Bay or Hamelin Bay and view the stingrays in summer.
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Wineries and Galleries
Briarose Estate - wine tasting and cellar door sales. Visit www.briarose.com.au Collection of Augusta art - 'Panorama Augusta'. Alexandra Bridge and Hamelin Bay wineries on Brockman Highway, Karridale. Blackwood Meadery at Alexandra Bridge. Atelier Susi Jewellery Gallery and Fox Glass Studio at Karridale.
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Leeuwin - Naturaliste National Park
World renowned Jewel Cave and karri walk and the Lake Cave and Interpretive Centre. Boranup Maze and Boranup Lookout in the Boranup karri forest. Bush walk in the forest Boranup Gallery - fantastic timber gallery on Caves Road. Augusta Historical museum - Augusta is WA's third settlement in 1830. Information on the whale rescues. Fishing - numerous fishing locations in the Blackwood River or at the many bays on the way to the Lighthouse or Skippy Rock. Crayfishing in season. Fly fishing charters available.
So take your time and enjoy all Augusta has to offer
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