Hidden Treasures of the Great Southern, Western Australia
Hidden Treasures of the Great Southern, Western Australia

 

"Welcome to the Hidden Treasures of the Great Southern"

 

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 visitors find the Great Southern Region a touring surprise and 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."

 

Welcome to the Hidden Treasures of the Great Southern

Hidden Treasures covers eight Shires in the northern and south-eastern parts of the Great Southern, 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.

Please click on our tourist region (the star) on the map of Australia. This will take you to a map showing the towns of the Hidden Treasures of the Great Southern.

Alternatively, you can view Southern Western Australia on a GoogleTM Map

 

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.

 

 

WHAT'S ON - COMING EVENTS IN THE GREAT SOUTHERN

 

 

 

Hidden Treasures is grateful for the support from:

Dept of Regional Development       Royalties for Regions       EventsCorp

 

 


Photgraphed by Neil Barber  

FEATURED SHIRE

Bremer Bay

Bremer Bay is a 5 hour drive south east of Perth and 2 hours drive east of Albany.

This beachside town offers numerous recreational activties such as fishing diving and surfing. It also contains rare species of spectacular wildflowers only found in Bremer Bay and surrounding areas.

For more information contact the Shire of Jerramungup 8:30am - 4:30pm Monday to Friday on (08) 9835 1022 or the Bremer Bay Community Resource Centre on (08) 9837 4171.

 

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PINGRUP - OUR LIVES IN THE LANDSCAPE


 

Pingrup - our lives in the landscape, coffee table book for sale. This A4, 88 page book is not to be missed showcasing photgraphs taken with the Pingrup area of their lives within the landscape. Stunning images of local fauna and flora, aerial views, farms, community activities, weather, roads and more... Available for purchase at Pingrup and Lake Grace CRC, Landmark and Pingrup primary school at only $45ea. Proceeds go to the Pingrup Progress Association.

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Great Southern sunrise Meet the farm dog Click go the shears! Plenty of Wildlife! Great Southern sunset