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Left: Black Brewing Co.
Below: Cape Naturaliste Lighthouse.
self-guided cave, where you explore
on your own while listening to an
informative ‘audio tour’.
Busselton Jetty and
Underwater Observatory
The heritage listed Busselton
Jetty is the longest timber pier in the
southern hemisphere.
The Meelup Trail is 7.4km and
The first section was opened in
weaves along the tranquil coastline 1865 and was originally constructed
from Dunsborough to the scenic because the shallow waters of
Meelup Beach. Highlights include Geographe Bay restricted ship
whale watching lookouts, striking movement. You can take a 2km stroll
rock formations and picturesque along this coastal icon or jump on the
beaches. The region is also popular Jetty Train for a relaxed trip to the
for surfing, snorkelling, scuba diving, Underwater Observatory at the end
fishing, kayaking and swimming. of the pier. The Observatory is one of
only five underwater observatories in
Beer
the world!
The Margaret River area has
Here, you will descend eight
recently welcomed the emergence as it is on top. Along the spine of metres beneath the water’s surface to
of the innovative brewing fraternity the Leeuwin Naturaliste Ridge and view more than 300 individual marine
which compliments its renowned below towering karri forests lie species in their natural habitat. Lift
wine industry. There are a variety more than 150 caves. These caves access is available to the Jetty Train
of breweries to explore, each with belong to a chain of complex and and Underwater Observatory for
unique flavours and techniques; delicate karst systems which are people with disabilities. However,
from the more traditional pale ales environments shaped by the fast prior arrangements need to be made
and pilsners to more natural brews drainage of water underground. by contacting the Interpretive Centre.
without preservatives and additives.
The main caves open to the
For those with curious taste buds public are Ngilgi, Lake, Mammoth Getting there
you can try daring brews that include and Jewel Cave. There are guided Margaret River is situated in
ginger, chilli, chocolate and various or self-guided tours, which take you the south west region of Western
fruits. Some of the top breweries with along the boardwalks into stunning Australia, 280 kilometres south
wheelchair access include Cheeky underground caverns. For the more of Perth. The main route is via
Monkey, Colonial, Eagle Bay, Bootleg, adventurous, you can explore deeper, the Kwinana Freeway out of Perth
Three Rivers, Black Brewing Co and hidden pathways by torchlight and city, which eventually becomes
Bush Shack. hard-hat. the Forrest Highway towards
Mammoth Cave is the most easily
Caves accessible of all the show caves in alternate route, the South Western
The Margaret River Region is the region, with the first chamber Highway is the inland route which
accessible by wheelchair. It is a is a little slower, but scenic.
just as impressive under the ground
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