attractions
This map will allow you to discover many of the local tourist attractions. Approximate one way journey times are in brackets.Please see the "setting" page for weblinks to other sites.
Hold your mouse pointer over the orange dots to read about each one.
Porongurup National Park Walk trails (1 min & 5 mins)
Beautiful walking trails and spectacular views. Notably Castle Rock ( 2hrs), Millinup Pass, Tree in the rock ( 20 mins), Devil's Slide (2 hours), Nancy's Peak and Morgan's View circuit (2.5 hrs).
Beautiful walking trails and spectacular views. Notably Castle Rock ( 2hrs), Millinup Pass, Tree in the rock ( 20 mins), Devil's Slide (2 hours), Nancy's Peak and Morgan's View circuit (2.5 hrs).
Walpole (2 hrs)
An idyllic seaside town set in the natural unspoiled environment of the majestic Walpole-Nornalup National Park.
An idyllic seaside town set in the natural unspoiled environment of the majestic Walpole-Nornalup National Park.
Denmark ( 1 hour)
A small town, set in beautiful forest, with cafes, exhibitions, wonderful wineries, walk trails, wildflowers and whale watching.
A small town, set in beautiful forest, with cafes, exhibitions, wonderful wineries, walk trails, wildflowers and whale watching.
Albany city ( 45 mins)
The largest city in the area, Albany can provide plenty of shopping and eating options for the traveller.
The largest city in the area, Albany can provide plenty of shopping and eating options for the traveller.
The Porongurup Chalets
This is us! Ideally situated less than 1 km from the main National Park gates, and providing a perfect base to explore the region.
This is us! Ideally situated less than 1 km from the main National Park gates, and providing a perfect base to explore the region.
Mt. Barker town ( 20 mins)
This small town is conveniently close to the chalets and can provide all your general shopping needs.
This small town is conveniently close to the chalets and can provide all your general shopping needs.
Bluff Knoll (45 mins)
1,073m - the highest peak in the south-west of Western Australia. About a three to four hour climb, with spectacular views of the Stirling Range National Park.
1,073m - the highest peak in the south-west of Western Australia. About a three to four hour climb, with spectacular views of the Stirling Range National Park.
Valley of the Giants ( 1.5 hrs)
The famous Treetop Walk - see the upper levels of the towering Karri forest ecology close up, but don't miss the Ancient Empire walking trail on the ground either!
The famous Treetop Walk - see the upper levels of the towering Karri forest ecology close up, but don't miss the Ancient Empire walking trail on the ground either!
The Lily (50 mins)
Dutch windmill. Spectacular views of the Stirlings.
Dutch windmill. Spectacular views of the Stirlings.
Porongurup vineyards ( 1 min - 15 mins)
11 award wining wineries in the Porongurup district, many with cellar sales and some with light food.
11 award wining wineries in the Porongurup district, many with cellar sales and some with light food.
Mt Barker TV tower & scenic lookout (25 mins)
The tallest tower in the Southern Hemisphere, offering majestic views in all directions.
The tallest tower in the Southern Hemisphere, offering majestic views in all directions.
Banksia Farm (25 mins)
Nationally renown Banksia Farm with all species of Banksia & Dryanda.
Guided tours and light refreshments.
Nationally renown Banksia Farm with all species of Banksia & Dryanda.
Guided tours and light refreshments.
St Werburgh's chapel (35 mins)
Settler's church
Settler's church
Mt Barker Wineries (20 - 45 mins)
Great wineries, some offering light refreshment as well as cellar sales.
Try Gilbert's on Albany Hwy for lunch.
Great wineries, some offering light refreshment as well as cellar sales.
Try Gilbert's on Albany Hwy for lunch.
Old Police Station Museum (25 mins)
Excellent local museum, with a guided tour lasting over an hour from knowledgible folk. (NB Only open weekends)
Excellent local museum, with a guided tour lasting over an hour from knowledgible folk. (NB Only open weekends)
Restaurants (25 mins)
Local hotels for snack & take away pizzas.
Wing Hing Chinese restaurant, most nights.
Local hotels for snack & take away pizzas.
Wing Hing Chinese restaurant, most nights.
Maleeya's Thai Cafe & Restaurant ( 5 mins)
Highly rated Thai restaurant.
(NB Friday to Sunday only)
Highly rated Thai restaurant.
(NB Friday to Sunday only)
Kendernup (45 mins)
Early settlers houses.
Red Gum Pass (dirt road) from Albany Hwy to ChesterPass Rd with views of the Stirlings.
Early settlers houses.
Red Gum Pass (dirt road) from Albany Hwy to ChesterPass Rd with views of the Stirlings.
Mt Magog (45mins)
856m - 3-4 hr walk/hike
856m - 3-4 hr walk/hike
Talyuberlup Peak (45 mins)
783m
2 - 3 hr walk/hike
783m
2 - 3 hr walk/hike
Toolbrunup Peak (45 mins)
1052m
3 - 4 hr return walk/hike
1052m
3 - 4 hr return walk/hike
Mount Hassell (45 mins)
847m
2 hr return walk/hike
847m
2 hr return walk/hike
Mount Trio (45 mins)
856m
2 hr return walk/hike
856m
2 hr return walk/hike
Porongurup National Park scenic (1 min & 5 mins)
Two picnic areas, and Scenic drive
Two picnic areas, and Scenic drive
Nornalup (1.75hrs)
Tiny village with excellent restaurant & tearooms for a snack by the Frankland River
Tiny village with excellent restaurant & tearooms for a snack by the Frankland River
Two People's Bay (1.25hrs)
Nature reserve with interpretitive display.
Great beach
Nature reserve with interpretitive display.
Great beach
Middleton Beach (50 mins)
Pristine beach and boardwalk around the coast.
Pristine beach and boardwalk around the coast.
Emu Point (50 mins)
Pretty harbour & home of the Kalgan River cruise.
Visit the Squid Shack for some great fish & chips, and then walk along the beach front.
Pretty harbour & home of the Kalgan River cruise.
Visit the Squid Shack for some great fish & chips, and then walk along the beach front.
Whaleworld (1 hour)
Interpretive museum & bay view restaurant.
Interpretive museum & bay view restaurant.
Torndirrup National Park (1 hour)
Natural geological features at the Gap & Natural Bridge,as well as the Blowholes.
Natural geological features at the Gap & Natural Bridge,as well as the Blowholes.
Wind Farm ( 1 hour)
Wind Farm
Wind Farm
Albany historical (45 mins)
Albany is rich in history. ie Mt Clarence memorial, the Fortress, the Brig Amity, the Old Farm, the Residency Museum, the Stirling Terrace historical precinct,.....
Albany is rich in history. ie Mt Clarence memorial, the Fortress, the Brig Amity, the Old Farm, the Residency Museum, the Stirling Terrace historical precinct,.....
King River (40 mins)
Canoe hire at King Palms Caravan Park
Canoe hire at King Palms Caravan Park
Sandalwood Factory, Mount Romance (1hr)
Free tours, cafe & sandalwood factory shop.
Relaxation centre, bookings essential
Free tours, cafe & sandalwood factory shop.
Relaxation centre, bookings essential
Kalgan River (45 mins)
Lovely inlet and river
Lovely inlet and river
Scottsdale Drive (1 hr)
Scenic Drive, Gallery, Farm House Cheese
Scenic Drive, Gallery, Farm House Cheese
Mt Shadforth (1 hr)
Scenic drive, Observatory Restaurant
Scenic drive, Observatory Restaurant
Eden Gate Blueberry Farm (1.25hrs)
Interesting array of blueberry products for picking and sale
Interesting array of blueberry products for picking and sale
Jassi Leatherworks (1.25hrs)
Leather goods and Ugg boots
Leather goods and Ugg boots
Albany scenic (45 mins)
Princess Royal Harbour, King George Sound, Dog Rock, Mt Melville lookout, York Street and more...
Princess Royal Harbour, King George Sound, Dog Rock, Mt Melville lookout, York Street and more...
Porongurup Village Inn (1 min)
The hub of the community the local shop provides arts & crafts, bread & milk, coffees & teas, light lunches and just about anything else!
The hub of the community the local shop provides arts & crafts, bread & milk, coffees & teas, light lunches and just about anything else!
Porongurup Arts & Crafts (1 - 20 mins)
Unique Jarrah products, Lothlorien Studio (appt only), Art in the Park (Easter week), Duke's Gallery, & the Village Inn
Unique Jarrah products, Lothlorien Studio (appt only), Art in the Park (Easter week), Duke's Gallery, & the Village Inn
