Augusta Western Australia Attractions

Attractions, attractions, attractions - Where do I start?? Augusta WA has so much to see and do!

The region is so diverse, that it pleases even the most discerning visitor. There are water sports of all kinds,>ocean cruises, dolphin encounters, boat & fishing charters, crabbing, walk &bike tracks, canoeing, historic tours, camping, sailing, swimming, wind surfing,, fishing,surfing, golfing, wine tasting, live shows, theatre, dining out, festivals, aboriginal culture, arts & crafts, markets, animal parks, this is just to name a few! 

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  • Attraction: Augusta Jewel Cave
  • Location: Augusta WA  - Phone: 08  9757 7411  
  • Description:  Just 8km north of Augusta on Caves Road is one of the most decorated caves in the world. Augusta Jewel Cave's magnificent formations and lofty chambers are a sight to be seen. The cave features the longest straw stalactite in any tour cave.
  • Attraction: Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse
  • Location: Augusta WA  - Phone: 08   9758 1920
  • Description:  The historic Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse at Augusta is situated at the tip of a dramatic peninsula where the Southern and Indian Oceans meet - The most south westerly point of Australia. The landmark is one of the most popular and spectacular tourist attractions in the area. Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse opened in 1896 and it still serves as one of the world's most important navigational and weather facilities.
  • Attraction: Augusta Wineries
  • Location: Augusta WA  - Phone: 08  
  • Description:  The Augusta region is the coolest and most southerly part of the Margaret River Wine Region. There are two wineries offering cellar door sales and are well worth visiting to sample world class wines. Thet are Briarose Estate & Hamelin Bay Wines
  • Attraction: Augusta Historical Museum
  • Location: Augusta WA  - Phone: 08  9758 0465
  • Description:  A fascinating collection of artefacts, photographs and books documenting the rich history of the Augusta-Margaret River Region.  Displays include details of families involved in the settlement of Augusta in 1830, which was the third European settlement in Western Australia, artefacts from local shipwrecks, from the MC Davies timber empire (1880s to 1915); the local environment, personal effects of early settlers, details of the 1920s group settlements, commemorative china, coins and medals, garments from various eras, church organs and the whale rescue events which put Augusta on world news headlines.
  • Attraction: Boranup Forest Maze
  • Location: Augusta WA  - Phone: 08 9758 5582
  • Description:  Come along Caves Road, through some of the finest tall forest and farmland in the South West, and discover the Boranup Forest Maze, nestled on the edge of the Boranup Forest. Stretch your legs and experience the forest trail atmosphere of the maze which is grown from native and exotic shrubs. Flowering in Spring you can collect seed for your own garden.
  • Attraction: Bush Walking
  • Location: Augusta WA - Phone: 08
  • Description: The diversity of ecosystems in this wonderful stretch of coastline and the mild climate make bushwalking a very pleasant way to enjoy the National Parks in the area.

 

  • Attraction: Wild Flowers
  • Location: Augusta WA - Phone: 08
  • Description: If you visit Augusta between mid winter and late summer you will find an incredible array of delicate wildflowers. In season, the forest is ablaze with orchids, purple native wisteria and green kangaroo paw

 

  • Attraction: Whale Watching
  • Location: Augusta WA - Phone: 08
  • Description: Southern Whales and Humpback Whales can be sighted from July to October as they migrate along the southern coast

 

  • Attraction: Surfing
  • Location: Augusta WA - Phone: 08
  • Description: Walk just across the road and hit the Ocean If surfing is new to you, don't worry, lessons are available!