This website is a visitor's guide to the magnificent Hidden Treasures of the Great Southern.
The Great Southern Region of Western Australia is a top tourist destination featuring many natural scenic attractions, wildlife, heritage, wildflowers and genuine country hospitality. Many visitor's find the Great Southern Region a touring delight and we welcome all visitors to come and enjoy the Great Southern with us.
Grand old homesteads, from an era when the country relied on the 'sheep's back', to huge grain operations that showcase modern agriculture; all are mixed in with boutique produce, great scenery and warm country charm.
"...we welcome all visitors to come and enjoy the Great Southern with us."
Hidden Treasures covers seven Shires in the northern part of the Great Southern Region, communities predominantly recognized for the primary industry of agriculture. Steeped in the heritage of WA's early settlers, this sometimes overlooked area of Western Australia has a new outlook, offering tourists and visitors a unique glimpse of the real backbone of our farming communities.
Tourist information, holiday accommodation... you'll find it all here!
There are visitor information centres, shire offices and telecentres where you can pick up tourist information throughout the area, and accommodation choices to suit all
travelers.
If you are planning a caravan holiday, there are no less than 10 caravan parks in the region. Other holiday accommodation choices include
farm stays, bed and breakfasts, backpackers, self-contained units, hotels and motels.
Coming Events...
'Midwinter-in-the-Mallee' Dinner. A gourmet fine dining experience in a mallee bushland setting. Enjoy wines from Fonty's Pool and the company of 'good neighbours'. Frocks for the girls and a tie for the guys. Friday 15 August 2008 from 6pm. Tickets $80pp inc complimentary drink. Ph 08 9828 2325
Nyabing Cup Saturday 16 August contact Shire of Kent 08 9829 1051
Tambellup Show Saturday 11 October 2008 contact Jenny at the Tambellup Agriculture Society on 08 9825 1159
Kojonup Agriculture Show 18 October 2008
Gnownagerup Hay Day Saturday 18 October contact Shire of Gnowangerup 08 9827 1007
Pingrup Patchwork Exhibition and Market Day , Thursday 23 October from 10am - 4pm contact Yvonne featherstone3@bigpond.com.au
Gnownagerup School Centenary Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 October, contact Gnowangerup School.
Katanning Agriculture Show Saturday 26 October contact Shire of Katanning 08 98214200
Albany Agriculture Show Friday 8 and Saturday 9 November
