The Southern Forests & Valleys is a region located in the beautiful South West corner of Western Australia and stretches from Balingup to Walpole, Nannup to Boyup Brook, and encompasses Bridgetown, Pemberton, Greenbushes, Manjimup & Northcliffe.

The region is approximately 250 kilometres south of Perth with several easy travel options to get you to your destination. The area is also easily reached from Albany, Margaret River and Busselton.

 

Car
Our region is an easy 2.5 hour drive from Perth via the Forrest Highway to Bunbury and then following the South West Highway to Balingup.
From Busselton and Margaret River, the region is easily accessible, being only a half an hour drive to Nannup.
From the South, the drive from Albany to Walpole is just one and a half hours by car.
From the east, Boyup Brook is only 90 minutes from Katanning or 45 minutes from Collie.

 

Coach
The region is serviced daily by coach from the Perth bus terminal direct from the Perth Domestic airport, Bunbury Rail Terminal or from Albany, with varying services throughout.

 

Caravans
Traveling with a caravan or recreational vehicle (RV) can be one of the most exciting ways to experience our region.

 

 

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