Perth

An aerial photo of Perth City during the day to show sunny vibrant start and end point of The South West Edge road trip

Perth is Western Australia’s capital city, and the beginning and ending point for the original 12 day The South West Edge hero route. Perth is a vibrant city where the Swan river meets a hub of activity. Spend an evening discovering Perth’s bar and restaurant scene – you don’t have to stray too far from […]

Rottnest Island

A close up of a small australian marsipual known as the quokka. Behind it is a bay with the sun setting

Distance from Perth: 33km (90 minutes) Known for: Un-spoilt beaches. Quokkas. Rottnest Island is perhaps Western Australia’s most iconic island and home of the country’s happiest marsupial, the quokka. You’ll be spoilt for choice when it comes to things to do on the island – with so many activities, tours, places to stay, restaurants and cafes […]

Fremantle

A group of young people walk outside the iconic brick Fremantle Markets building to show shopping and cultural experiences to be had on The South West Edge road trip

Distance from Perth: 21km (30 minutes) Known for: History. Cappuccino Strip. Fish and Chips. Fremantle is a historic port side town of Perth – in fact, it’s the capital’s oldest town. You’ll quickly discover it has a vibrant arts scene and plenty of boutique shops for some retail therapy. Enjoy the gourmet café culture of Fremantle […]

Ferguson Valley

An image of a couple holding a picnic basket walking through green vineyard in Ferguson Valley shows wine experiences had along The South West Edge road trip

Distance from Perth: 173km ( 1 hour 52 minutes) Known for: Wineries. Amazing vistas. Gnomesville. Experience the rolling hills of Ferguson Valley, which begins in Dardanup. Spend a morning wine tasting at boutique cellar doors, hiking or mountain biking in Wellington Forest National Park and stop by Black Diamond Lake near Collie for a view of […]

Bunbury

An image of a group of young children looking at a turtle in an aquarium to show the wildlife conservation attractions found on The South West Edge road trip

Just 2hrs south of Perth, Bunbury is our coastal city of creativity. 

Busselton

An aerial image shows four blue boat-houses a the beginning of Busselton Jetty with pastel pink and purple sunset sky to show the beautiful tourist attractions on The South West Edge road trip

Distance from Perth: 222km ( 2 hour 31 minutes) Known for: Busselton Jetty. Protected bays. Fishing and snorkelling. Busselton is the gateway to the Margaret River Region. Swing amongst the trees on a high ropes course or dive below the Busselton Jetty for a view of colourful sea life. Here, visitors can stroll along a […]

Yallingup

A drone image shows a woman floating in a pristine crystal clear rock pool to show natural attractions en route along The Edge road trip

Yallingup means ‘Place of Caves’ in the local Aboriginal dialect, as the town sits above an extensive cave network in the Leeuwin Naturaliste Ridge.

Margaret River

Inside a cellar door filled with wine barrels, two people enjoy a wine tasting to highlight the gourmet delights and foodie experiences to be had on The South West Edge road trip in southern western australia

Distance from Perth: 270km ( 3 hours 4 minutes) Known for: World class food and wine. Stunning coastlines. Amazing surf. The Margaret River Region is world-renowned for its coastline, gourmet food and award-winning wine, ancient limestone caves and world-class surf. Famous for its premium wines and world-class surf, Margaret River is also home to plenty of […]

Nannup

A drone image of lush green rolling hills and a valley to show The Edge Section road trip Villages in the Valley look and feel

Nannup is a place to relax and recharge, get close to nature, discover our heritage or have an adventure.

Manjimup

A portrait image of a white labrador sniffing in fresh earth to find a black perigord truffle to show gourmet foodie experiences on The South West Edge road trip

Welcome to Western Australia’s truffle heartland

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