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Great South West Edge Touring Route Drive One of Australia’S Most Fascinating Landscapes Between Perth and Esperance, Known As the Great South West Edge Drive GREAT SOUTH WEST the EDGE EXPERIENCE WESTERN AUSTRALIA’S EXTRAORDINARY LANDSCAPE, IN ONE GREAT ROAD TRIP ALONG THE EDGE. PERTH THE WONDERS OF WA IN ONE GREAT ROAD TRIP 11 day Great South West Edge Touring Route Drive one of Australia’s most fascinating landscapes between Perth and Esperance, known as the Great South West Edge. This unique region comprises many contrasting landscapes; from ancient mountain ranges and rugged granite headlands along the south coast, to the towering karri trees in the Southern Forests and a network of spectacular caves further to the west. The regions’ best attractions are dotted in and around pretty country towns and vast national parks harbouring some of the world’s most unique flora and fauna. This 11 day attraction itinerary gives visitors the option of covering the full route in an action packed 11 days. Optional detour Kalgoorlie routes are included which can extend your trip to accommodate individual travel Coolgardie times. If time is restricted, visitors can select sections of the itinerary to complete or plan Southern Cross to incorporate air travel, with airports in GREAT EASTERN HWY Kambalda Albany and Esperance to reduce travel time. Merredin This 11 day itinerary can easily be extended Northam to cover a longer period as there is so GREAT EASTERN HWY much to see and do along the route. York Perth Fremantle Armadale Y W H Corrigin Norseman HW Y Y W Brookton INDIAN OCEAN H Hyden H Mandurah T North Dandalup U O S Pinjarra H Kulin W Y Yalgorup Waroona National Park Narrogin Williams Harvey Lake Grace Lake King G R E A T Bunbury Wellington Collie National Park Y Dardanup W Cape Naturaliste H Boyanup Dunsborough Tuart Forest Ravensthorpe National Park Greater Preston National Park Donnybrook Yallingup HWY Yelverton COA HWY S National Park B T U Katanning Y UNSEALED ROAD S Busselton W Whicher H S E National Park L Gracetown L Kojonup Jerramungup SOUTH Stokes National Park Bramley National Park Dalgarup Ongerup National Park C UNSEALED ROAD Fitzgerald River Esperance Margaret National Park Wiltshire-Butler Greater Kingston Nannup Hopetoun Cape Le Grand National Park National Park National Park Leeuwin-Naturaliste River National Park Milyeannup National Park H BROCKMAN Point Ann W Hilliger Y Manjimup Scott NP National Park Cranbrook Greater Beedelup A L National Park B Stirling Range Cape Leeuwin Augusta A N National Park Bremer Bay Boyndaminp Y Shannon Lake National Park Muir Pemberton National Park Warren W Lake Muir National Park E Jane National Park S National Park T Porongurup E Mount Barker R Mount Frankland Mount Roe N North National Park National Park Porongurup D’Entrecasteaux Mount National Park National Park H Frankland South Mount Lindesay W National Park Mount Frankland National Park Pt D’Entrecasteaux National Park Y Windy Waychinicup Harbour National Park Broke SO Inlet UT T Denmark Gull Rock H S WY COA H National Park Walpole-Nornalup William Bay Walpole National Park National Park Albany West Cape Howe National Park Torndirrup National Park 1 www.australiassouthwest.com A VARIETY OF LANDSCAPES THAT WILL AMAZE White, sandy beaches Gourmet pit stops Adventure and spectacular coastline The Mediterranean climate of The Experiences to ignite your senses are Surrounded by the Indian and Great South West Edge not only aplenty, and there are a vast range Southern Oceans, the coastline along makes it an ideal region for growing of outdoor adventure activities to the Great South West Edge varies world-class wine but also a huge get your heart racing. In the ocean, from rugged granite headlands and selection of fresh produce, seafood conditions are ideal for diving, limestone cliffs to tranquil blue bays and meat. With five wine/produce snorkelling, surfing and fishing, while and wave beaches with conditions regions within its borders, the south on land the mountain bike tracks, perfect for water sports. The sandy west is bursting with provisions to walk trails, and four-wheel driving beaches include the squeakiest and send food lovers to gourmet heaven. take you through some unforgettable whitest beaches in the world, fringed Look out along your drive for wineries, landscapes. Underground, you by some of the cleanest water and breweries, cheese and chocolate can find immense limestone caves turquoise ocean. factories, berry farms, citrus orchards to explore as part of a tour or by and venison and marron farms. yourself, and you can climb, abseil or skydive from above. Kalgoorlie Forests, wilderness and wildflowers Coolgardie The Great South West Edge is home Southern Cross to one of earth’s biodiversity hotspots GREAT EASTERN HWY Kambalda sustaining over 8,000 species of Merredin flora that can be found nowhere else in the world. The diverse range Northam GREAT EASTERN HWY of wildflowers, forests and native animals found along the drive route York contribute to the rare and unique Perth nature of the area. Many trails run Fremantle through national parks, signposting Armadale Y W points of interest along the way. H Corrigin Norseman HW Y Y W Brookton INDIAN OCEAN H Hyden H Mandurah T North Dandalup U O S Pinjarra H Kulin W Y Yalgorup Waroona National Park Narrogin Williams Harvey Lake Grace Lake King G R E A T Bunbury Wellington Collie National Park Y Dardanup W Cape Naturaliste H Boyanup Dunsborough Tuart Forest Ravensthorpe National Park Greater Preston National Park Donnybrook Yallingup HWY Yelverton COA HWY S National Park B T U Katanning Y UNSEALED ROAD S Busselton W Whicher H S E National Park L Gracetown L Kojonup Jerramungup SOUTH Stokes National Park Bramley National Park Dalgarup Ongerup National Park C UNSEALED ROAD Fitzgerald River Esperance Margaret National Park Wiltshire-Butler Greater Kingston Nannup Hopetoun Cape Le Grand National Park National Park National Park Leeuwin-Naturaliste River National Park Milyeannup National Park Point Ann H BROCKMAN Legend W Hilliger Y Manjimup Scott NP National Park Cranbrook Great South West Edge Self Drive Route Greater Beedelup A L Suggested Extensions off Great South West Edge Route National Park B Stirling Range Cape Leeuwin Augusta A N National Park Bremer Bay Suggested connecting routes to/from Perth Boyndaminp Y Shannon Lake National Park Muir National park Pemberton National Park Warren W Lake Muir River National Park E Jane National Park S National Park T Porongurup E Mount Barker Accredited Visitor Centre R Mount Frankland Mount Roe N North National Park Porongurup National Park Visitor information D’Entrecasteaux Mount National Park National Park H Frankland South Mount Lindesay W National Park Mount Frankland National Park Pt D’Entrecasteaux National Park Y Windy Waychinicup Harbour National Park 0 50 100 150 200 Broke SO Inlet UT T Denmark Gull Rock H S WY COA H National Park kilometres Walpole-Nornalup William Bay Prepared by Promaco Geodraft, March 2016 Walpole National Park National Park Albany West Cape Howe National Park Torndirrup National Park www.australiasgoldenoutback.com 2 DAYS 1-3 PERTH - MARGARET RIVER REGION Day 1 Perth to Bunbury Spend a day exploring the region’s treasures, from mouth-watering gourmet Perth Get an early start from Perth and take a produce to beautiful coastal scenery. scenic drive through Harvey and Dardanup with its picturesque rolling hills of farmland Indulge in the best gourmet experiences and orchards. Be sure to stop and see the the region has to offer by visiting the many colourful gnomes at Gnomesville in the wineries and breweries and tasting local Ferguson Valley. cheeses, chocolates and other delicious treats. In Bunbury, you can meet the friendly 149 kms 149 dolphins who frequent the shores in front Hikers and bushwalkers will enjoy the of the Dolphin Discovery Centre. The wild, Cape to Cape track – a 140 kilometre bottlenose dolphins come in close to shore dedicated walk trail between Cape Harvey daily (seasonal) to interact with humans. Naturaliste and Cape Leeuwin, taking in Collie Eco-cruises and swim tours are also parts of the coast only accessible on foot. 61 kms available. Out of Bunbury you can also visit It is also the perfect location for wildflowers Collie and Wellington National Park. (seasonal). Join a Cape to Cape tour for guided tours of the track. 51 kms 46 kms Be sure to allow yourself the time to drive Day 2 - 3 The Margaret River Region through the beautiful Boranup Karri Forest, 37 kms explore one of the many underground Donnybrook Continue south to Busselton and walk on show caves, and visit Augusta, where or dive under one of the longest wooden Bunbury two oceans meet and the Cape Leeuwin jetties in the world or step down in the Lighthouse stands, Australia’s tallest underwater observatory surrounded by an mainland lighthouse. ocean full of vibrant coral and fish. 51 kms Between June and December, migrating Base yourself in the Margaret River Region whales pass close to shore between the for a few days of exploring. As you pass capes. Spot them from the high cliffs or Busselton through Dunsborough and Yallingup, one of the many vantage points along uncover the spectacular formations of the coast. Ngigli Cave or discover the South West’s history on an Aboriginal culture tour. There is plenty of overnight 47 kms accommodation options in the region Take a drive out to the Cape Naturaliste ranging from quaint B&B’s, private homes, Lighthouse for sunset, past the pristine Margaret River luxury lodges and spa retreats set either in beaches of Bunker Bay and Meelup. forest, vineyard or beach locations. Cape Naturaliste is one of two lighthouses marking the northern and southern capes of this region. 43 kms N Augusta 3 www.australiassouthwest.com DAYS 4-6 MARGARET RIVER - ALBANY Day 4 Margaret River to Pemberton Hikers are well catered for on the Bibbulmun Track which commences in Margaret River Travel from the Margaret River Region to Perth and passes through Pemberton the old timber town of Nannup.
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