General:
Come and discover the peaceful and picturesque town of Augusta at the south western tip of Australia. Settled Augusta in 1830 the town is situated on the banks of the beautiful Blackwood River and Hardy Inlet, where it meets the Southern Ocean.
Now a popular tourist and recreational fishing destination, this area caters for a wide variety of experiences ranging from adventurous to relaxing.
Opportunities exist to explore the landscape in so many ways whether by foot, bike, car, 4WD or boat.
For many years a major attraction has been the caves. There are many caves along the Naturaliste ridge but the Jewel Cave, just out of Augusta, and the Lake Cave are among the best known.
Features of the town include the many craft outlets or, for the history buffs, a visit to the Augusta Historical Museum is a must.
No matter what your fancy, don’t miss the scenic southwest town of Augusta. There is so much to see and do that a quick look will not allow you the time it needs to get a feel for this friendly place.
Coastal areas of Flinders Bay, Granny’s Pool, Quarry Bay, Skippy Rock, Cosy Corner and Hamelin Bay are all worthy of a visit. Hillview lookout offers commanding views of farms, forest, river and ocean.
Upstream areas along the Blackwood River include Alexandra Bridge, Chapman Pool and Warner Glen with wonderful skiing on the river at Twinems Bend.
The Boranup Karri Forest section of Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park is excellent for walks and animal and wildflower spotting.
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