The South West Wine Region
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1. Bunker Bay
When you turn off Bunker Bay Road onto Farm Break Lane, the wow-worthy vista of the bay takes one's breath away with its eye-popping turquoise waters. Pack the beach bag and a picnic, and prepare for a day lazing on white sand and swimming in see-through water. Amenities: food and drink; parking; showers; toilets. Best for: solitude; swimming; walking.
Dunsborough, Western Australia, Australia -
2. Meelup Beach
BeachSheltered from wind, this soft-sand haven makes for a gorgeous coastal escape. Its aquamarine blue waters attract many a visitor. Bring food with you because there are barbecue facilities and picnic tables. Amenities: showers; toilets. Best for: solitude; swimming; walking.
Meelup Beach Rd., Dunsborough, Western Australia, Australia -
3. Yallingup Beach
What's not to love about this 1.3-km (1-mile) beach at the hillside town of Yallingup? Picture-perfect views; transparent water; clean, sun-baked sand; and a gentle pool of ocean at the southern end that protects you from the waves beyond. On any given day you'll see a tribe of surfers riding the waves, while wannabes and newbies take lessons (yallingupsurfschool.com) in the lagoon. There are limited food and drink options nearby, so come prepared. Amenities: lifeguards; parking; showers; toilets. Best for: snorkeling; surfing; sunset; swimming; walking. High waves and rips increase north of the parking lot.
Yallingup Beach Rd., Yallingup, Western Australia, Australia -
4. Cape Naturaliste Lighthouse
At the northern end of Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park, a 13-minute drive from Dunsborough, stands Cape Naturaliste Lighthouse. From the lighthouse keeper's cottages (now a gift shop, tour desk, information center, and café) take a 15-minute walk to the whale lookout, a purpose-built deck that overlooks the Indian Ocean. If you want to go inside the 75-foot tall lighthouse, you'll need to book a guided tour (every half hour from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm), where you learn everything there is to know about the history and operations of the lighthouse. You'll also get to climb the stairs to the top and stand on the outside balcony to take in the spectacular seascapes of this rugged coastline. Migrating whales are often spotted along this stretch from September through December. This is also the start of the coast-hugging 135-km (86-mile) Cape to Cape Track.
1267 Cape Naturaliste Rd., Dunsborough, Western Australia, Australia08-9757–7411Sight Details
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5. Clairault Streicker Wines
WilyabrupThis winery is known for its award-winning Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Merlot, and is loved for its natural bushland setting, about 18 km (11 miles) south of Dunsborough. The contemporary-style cellar door offers A$10 per person wine tastings, which is redeemable upon purchase of a bottle of wine. The spacious café has glass doors that open onto a large timber deck that overlooks a picturesque vineyard in warm weather, while two huge stone fireplaces warm the tables in winter. Borrow one of the café's picnic blankets and relax in the garden.
3277 Caves Rd., Margaret River, Western Australia, 6280, Australia08-9755–6225 -
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6. Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park
This national park clutches one of Western Australia's most spectacular coastlines, from Cape Naturaliste in the north, to Cape Leeuwin, near Augusta, in the south. The park is not a composite destination, rather a narrow patchwork of protected areas along the coast, intersected by beach access roads and small beachside villages, and traced by the Cape to Cape Track. The mostly unspoiled coastal vistas are as awe-inspiring as any in the world—on a calm day the view northward from Yallingup past Sugarloaf Rock toward Cape Naturaliste is nature at its best and it's often sprinkled with surfing dolphins. Farther south, between Cowaramup Bay and Karridale, scenic lookouts allow you to access coastal cliffs and rocky shoreline that bear the brunt of giant ocean swells generated across thousands of miles of Indian Ocean. Use extreme care when hiking or fishing cliff-side.
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7. Meelup Beach
Sheltered from wind, this soft-sand haven makes for a gorgeous coastal escape. Its aquamarine-blue waters attract visitors and locals alike. You can bring food with you if you like and use the barbecue facilities and picnic tables. Meelup Beach Hire (meelupbeachhire.com) offers heaps of beach and water-play rentals, including stand-up paddleboards, kayaks, bodyboards, umbrellas, and snorkel sets. Amenities: showers; toilets. Best for: solitude; swimming; walking.
Meelup Beach Rd., Dunsborough, Western Australia, Australia -
8. Smiths Beach
In a state of extraordinary beaches, this one rates high on the list. Bookended by rounded granite boulders, the caramel-hue sand sinks beneath your feet and the gentle, rolling waves beckon, daring you to cool off in the clean ocean. Edged by native bush, this beach that is 12 km (7 miles) from Dunsborough is quiet and secluded. Smiths Beach Resort and Lamont's Restaurant (at resort) are nearby. Amenities: food and drink; parking; toilets. Best for: solitude; sunset; surfing; walking. North of the creek has strong waves and rips (undertows) and can be hazardous.
Smiths Beach Rd., Yallingup, Western Australia, Australia -
9. Wise Wines
The view from the hilltop overlooking Geographe Bay is almost as good as the wines at this northernmost winery in the region, about a 15-minute drive from Dunsborough toward Cape Naturaliste. This family-owned boutique vineyard has a history of producing award-winning Chardonnay, though its collection of more than 20 wines are all worth a try at the cellar door. If you fancy the wine, pair it with something from the seasonal menu at the adjoining Wise Vineyard Restaurant. Always keen to try new things, they've added distilling to their repertoire. Try mandarin-flavored gin or perhaps the Shiraz gin, which is a creative way to utilize excess grapes.
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