Margaret River & The Southwest Photo Gallery

The southwestern corner of Western Australia is worth a few days to explore the natural scenery, wineries, and more. With only a week in the region and a long drive north along the coast, I had to sacrifice a comfortable visit to this region and opted to join a bus tour to cover as much as I could in a day. While the cost is about the same as driving, the distances are long so it is best to leave it to someone else for that part. The roundtrip from Perth takes 6 hours.
The Busselton Jetty is the longest timber jetty in the southern hemisphere, extending 2km and even boasting its own rail line. The waters around here have an abundant amount of marine life thanks to the warm current and geographic features.

Breakfast is served in this sea-side restaurant, or grab a picnic basket and enjoy a meal on the beach.

At the start of the jetty is the Interpretive Centre, with a shop and a small museum.

The jetty is so long it actually turns.

The Margaret River region is home to a number of wineries and breweries.

There are also many caves in the area, with a few clustered around the rightfully-named Caves Road. Formed some 1 million years ago, Mammoth Cave houses fossils of creatures long gone.

The Boranup Forest is full of tall, slim trees that extend as far as the eye can see. The karri trees can grow over 60m in height and the narrow road through it makes a spectacular sight.

At the southwestern edge of the country is the Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse, where the Southern and Indian Oceans meet. Opened in 1896, it is a good location to spot whales during the winter, and the lighthouse is still in use today.

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The southwestern corner of Western Australia is worth a few days to explore the natural scenery, wineries, and more. With only a week in the region and a long drive north along the coast, I had to sacrifice a comfortable visit to this region and opted to join a bus tour to cover as much as I could in a day. While the cost is about the same as driving, the distances are long so it is best to leave it to someone else for that part. The roundtrip from Perth takes 6 hours. The Busselton Jetty is the longest timber jetty in the southern hemisphere, extending 2km and even boasting its own rail line. The waters around here have an abundant amount of marine life thanks to the warm current and geographic features. Breakfast is served in this sea-side restaurant, or grab a picnic basket and enjoy a meal on the beach. At the start of the jetty is the Interpretive Centre, with a shop and a small museum. The jetty is so long it actually turns. The Margaret River region is home to a number of wineries and breweries. There are also many caves in the area, with a few clustered around the rightfully-named Caves Road. Formed some 1 million years ago, Mammoth Cave houses fossils of creatures long gone.














The Boranup Forest is full of tall, slim trees that extend as far as the eye can see. The karri trees can grow over 60m in height and the narrow road through it makes a spectacular sight. At the southwestern edge of the country is the Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse, where the Southern and Indian Oceans meet. Opened in 1896, it is a good location to spot whales during the winter, and the lighthouse is still in use today.