The Southern Forests and Valleys is a twitcher’s paradise.
The huge tracts of forest, bush and wetlands are home to more than 800 species, many of which are rare and endangered – keep your eyes peeled and you may spot everything from peregrine falcons and fairy wrens to black cockatoos, honeyeaters, bitterns and pipits.
The Big Brook Arboretum is 3km from Big Brook Dam, along the Karri Forest Explorer Drive
Big Brook Dam is one of the attractions on the Karri Forest Explorer Drive and a great place for a family outing.
Marvel at the size of this enormous old karri tree
Pack your binoculars for a close-up view of our regions incredible birdlife. Birdwatching in Bridgetown and Greenbushes can be a …
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| Distance | Various |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Time | Under 1 hour |
You can explore a replica fire lookout cabin or follow the 5km return walk trail. Boorara Tree The Boorara Tree …
Easily accessible Bridgetown Jarrah Park is a must do for anybody interested in immersing themselves in nature. There are four …
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| Distance | Various |
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| Time | 1-3 hours |
Broke Inlet is a large, shallow estuary which is seasonally open to the Southern Ocean.
A delightful place to enjoy the forest and breathe in the fresh air.
Make sure you visit the ‘Heart of the Wood’ where you can learn how the oak, cedar of Lebanon, ash and laurel have changed the course of history.
Visit the mysterious Goblin Swamp while staying at Carey Brook.
Branch out and visit an incredible display of trees from all around the world.
Greenbushes pool is an attractive natural waterhole located on the Spring Gully Watercourse, surrounded by stunning natural landscapes. Greenbushes Pool …
Come for a paddle, stay for the night and experience Lake Jasper at sunrise
A bird hide and boardwalk enable you to wander through the wetlands fringing this biodiversity hotspot.
Maslin Reserve is 49 hectares of locally important bush in a landscape mostly cleared for farming and housing, just a …
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| Distance | 3km |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Time | Under 1 hour |
Northcliffe Bush Camp is a secluded camping ground located in the heart of Western Australia’s Karri Forest. Surrounded by towering …
An historic gazebo at the end of a jetty is a well known landmark at this popular fishing spot and boat launching site, adjacent to a privately operated caravan park. An historic gazebo at the end of a jetty is a well known landmark at this popular fishing spot and boat launching site, adjacent to…
Southern Flora Wildflower and Bird Tours normally operate Wednesday to Sunday between 15th August and 15th November when there is …
Camp alongside a babbling brook in a tranquil conservation park.
The Understory – Art & Nature Trail is Australia’s leading art in nature experience.
This walk takes around 30 minutes and goes through a white gum valley with grass trees, banksias and a grandfather …
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| Distance | Various |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Time | Under 1 hour |
Time to be still and listen to the landscape
Winnejup Reserve is situated 15kms due east of Bridgetown on the eastern bank of the Blackwood River, at the Winnejup …
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| Distance | Various |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Time | Under 1 hour |
