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Australia's South West region starts at about 200 kilometres south of the city of Perth. More than 23,000km make up the south west corner of Western Australia, with 1000 of those kilometres consisting of awe-inspiring coastline just waiting to be explored.

Meelup Beach, Dunsborough. Image credit: Christian Fletcher.

 

Cape to Cape Track near Canal Rocks. Image credit: Tourism WA

 

Sunrise, Mt Toolbrunup, Stirling Range National Park. Image credit: Cam Bostock. 

 

Getting to South West Hiking

From Perth, Australia's South West region is an easy and enjoyable drive from Perth city. If you don’t want to drive to the South West, you can also reach the region by public rail or coach transport or fly directly from the eastern states. Those feeling a litte more adventurous can tackle the world renowned Bibbulmun Track, starting in the Perth hills and journeying 1000km on foot through pristine native bushland, forests and coastline to Albany. There are plenty of tour companies offering day trips and extended trips to the region, you can even cruise there!

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Jetstar operates flights directly from the eastern states to Busselton-Margaret River airport, located in the heart in the region. You can also fly from Perth to Albany at the southern most corner via REX (Regional Express). 

CAR RENTAL: The South West of WA is a great place to access by car and in comparison to other parts of Australia is a reasonably compact region to explore. From Perth, the south west region starts about 200km south of the city. Alternatively if you fly direct to Busselton-Margaret River airport you can rent a car from there, and get to Busselton (10 minute drive), Dunsborough (30 minute drive) or Margaret River (45 minute drive).

PUBLIC TRANSPORT: The Transperth trainline will take you as far as Mandurah in the south. From here TransWA offers comfortable coach services directly to all major areas in the south west region

TOUR: Take a guided tour of the south west from Perth or within the region. Complete package tours are available for full day or multi-day adventures. For a comprehensive list check out the tour options here. 

Yes! It's possible! The world-renowned Bibbulmun Track runs 1000 kilometres from Kalamunda in the Perth Hills through to Albany in the south-east corner of the region. Follow the Waugal (rainbow serpent symbol) trail markers through native bushland, towering forests and rugged coastline. This award-winning Track can be tackled in sections or in one big journey over 6 to 8 weeks. There are purpose-built huts along the way for camping, and both major and minor regional towns along the way to re-supply. For full details, tour options and more visit the Bibbulmun Track Foundation's website. 

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With over 250 various hiking, biking, food and wine trails and over 1,000 kilometres of awe-inspiring coastline, there's plenty of ways to immerse yourself in Australia's South West.

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Dec 13

Bald Head Trail NOW OPEN!

The most highly anticipated trail re-opening of 2022 is finally here! The popular and spectacular Bald Head traill in Torndirrup National Park is now re-opened and ready to receive hikers looking for a challenge. 

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Oct 13

Your Complete Guide to The Cape to Cape Track

The Cape to Cape Track stretches for 124-kilometres along the Leeuwin-Naturaliste Ridge, between the lighthouses of Cape Naturaliste and Cape Leeuwin in the far south west of Western Australia.  It features spectacular coastal and forest scenery, a fascinating geology of cliffs, caves, headlands and rock formations and an ever-changing display of vegetation and wildflowers.
Designed to bring people in close contact with the environment, the track mainly follows the coast, alternating spectacular sweeping cliff-top views with stretches of pristine beach. There are several inland loops, which take in some lovely, sheltered woodland sections as well as the magnificent karri trees of the Boranup Forest. 

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