Distance from Perth: 173km ( 1 hour 52 minutes)
Known for: Wineries. Amazing vistas. Gnomesville.
It is estimated that there are now over 5000 different gnomes living in Gnomesville, and this number is continuously growing. 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.
Flowing rivers, leisurely bushwalking and ample picnic spots await in Wellington National Park, just two hours south of Perth. The central point is the Wellington Dam, where you'll find the largest mural on a dam wall in the world. Surrounded by jarrah, marri and blackbutt forests, over 300 species of wildflowers bloom in the park during spring.
The Wellington Dam is home to the largest outdoor art mural on a dam wall in the world. Painted by artist Guido Van Helten, this massive piece at 8,000sqm is one to marvel at. You'll find it on the Collie Mural Trail.
Take a picnic hamper to Honeymoon Pool in the Wellington Forest National Park. Here, the cool, crisp waters of the Collie River are shaded by an overhanging canopy of peppermint trees. Soak up the sun on the wooden platform, or wander the trails along the banks of the river.
