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Pretty little village in a lovely natural setting
Con
Fair way from Perth, but I sure some love it for that
In a nutshell
Would be a great summer holiday place!
Kathrin_E Says: The biggest known karri forest, 3.200 hectares, is separated from the southern forests by 100 kms of distance. It was almost completely cut down by wood companies between 1882 and 1913. The forest has then regrown from seeds. Most of the trees are younger than 100 years but...
Kathrin_E Says: The name is justified, this cave is a jewel. Stalactites and stalagmites form the most amazing formations. With a little imagination you will see a pipe organ, a giant shawl, a coral reef, a ghost, a crocodile, a nesting chicken... The most famous of them is the straw...
Kathrin_E Says: The monumental lighthouse on the cape was built in 1895. Guided tours are offered to see it. The smaller surrounding buildings were the houses of the lighthouse keepers.
Cape Leeuwin: Where Two Oceans Meet
Kathrin_E Says: Cape Leeuwin is the southwesternmost point of the Australian continent. Here the Indian Ocean meets the Southern Ocean. In some seasons (not when we were there) the different currents meeting are clearly visible in the patterns of the waves. This is a well known spot for...
sirgaw Says: Located at the extreme south west of the Australian mainland is Cape Leeuwin - which was named by early Dutch explorers and actually translates to 'Lion.' Opened in 1896 the lighthouse has protected shipping from the dangerous shoals and reefs that extend almost 9 kilometres...
Kate-Me Says: This is a view of just one of the beaches at Augusta... didn't have time to stop at others, and I believe there could be many more picturesque and brilliantly clear ones as this! Don't miss them!
Visit the Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse
Kate-Me Says: Didn't get to climb it as you can only do that on a guided tour and we didn't have enough time to wait. Tours seem to go fairly regularly though.
CandS Says: The Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse is on the most south-west point of Australia. The official opening was in 1896.Guided tours of the lighthouse are conducted throughout the week. Opening times are 8:45 am to 5:00 pm.
Climb to the top & hope you don't get blown away
aussiedoug Says: Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse has historic significance for the area. It is worth seeing and if you do go I recommend you do the climb to the top and your ticket is proof of that. So for us challenged by heights it's good to have that proof for our sceptical friends1
keeweechic Says: Breathtaking views can be seen from the top of the lighthouse if you are energetic enough to make the climb – it can also be pretty windy so hang on to your hat if you are wearing one.
keeweechic Says: On this southern tip of Australia there is nothing but ocean. The next pice of land you will hit after this is Antartica. Quite amazing though really!!!
keeweechic Says: From the top of the lighthouse you can see where the Southern Ocean meets the Indian Ocean. Its a great view and worth the climb.
Best Western Augusta Georgiana Molloy Motel
1 Review and 8 Opinions Would recommend this motel to anyone who was doing a road trip such as we were. Will add some more...
The Colourpatch Cafe/Restaurant: - try elsewhere
sirgaw Says: Through the pages of VT I had read about the Colourpatch Cafe and its famous sign - photo'd above. Although we were not hungry enough to try out the fish and chips, we both needed a caffeine fix. Seemed an idyllic setting with a grassy embankment opposite the cafe leading to...
Augusta Bakery Cafe: - in one word - yummy
sirgaw Says: I should admit an addiction - I just love country bakeries and their yummy food, so this tip is from an addict and should be read by those not so addicted with a certain amount of scepticism.It was not the sight of the Augusta Bakery Cafe that got me, but rather the aromas...
Colour Patch Cafe: Best Fish and Chips for years
naomimason Says: We have been going to the Colour Patch for years and it has never ceased to impress visitors from all over the world. They serve very fresh local seafood either dine in or takeaway. They have a great beach over the road with plenty of grassed area and shade. It is known as...
The Colourpatch Cafe: Fish & Chips
CandS Says: The Colourpatch Cafe is the "Last Eating House before the Antartic" as it is advertised.They also state that they are the "Home of the Best Fish and Chips"...and that if you stay long enough you might see the dolphins at play in the Blackwood River.They are open 8 am to 7:30...
keeweechic Says: Augusta is on the South coast and about 3 and a half hours drive from Perth. Take the South-Western Highway (Route 1) from Perth and then Bussell Highway (Route 10) out of Busselton.
keeweechic Says: In Summer temperatures are quite pleasant most of the time but can get quite high at times. There is a reprieve from the fresh southerly winds when they blow that way. In winter, the town has quite a large amount of rainfall from the cold fronts which cross the coast here...
keeweechic Says: Pemberton is to the east of Augusta. The area is better known for its beautiful forests. This is a major timber mill town and has the largest sawmill in the southern hemisphere. The trees grown here are Karri, Jarrah and Marri. There are plenty of craft shops in the town...
CandS Says: Not far from the Leeuwin Lighthouse is an old waterwheel...it's not much but worth having a quick look if you're not in a rush...
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Last Eating Place before Antarctica
We visited Augusta on our way back from Albany. It was windy and coolish while we were there. I think it's a fairly exposed area, particularly from the southerllies that blow so cold off the Southern...
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I was lucky with the lead photo: I was fortunate enough to visit on the same day that a volunteer from the lighthouse at Cape Leeuwin dons his wet suit and swims out with a bucket of paint and a paint...
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Augusta, beautiful little town on the SW coast
Our visit to Augusta was very brief, just a short stop really. On the way in, we weren't overly impressed: just a couple of places where you could buy coffee, some upmarket accommodation, a...
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Augusta was originally discovered by the Dutch in back in 1622. The first European settlers in the area were sealers and whalers to came ashore to seek some protection for the storms that battered the...
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We visited Augusta for a day while in Western Australia for a week... We drove down from our house in Dunsborough and had a look around. Augusta is a fairly small place, right on the south-western......
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