Welcome to Western Australia's South!
South Western
Australia hosts
majestic old-growth forests, serene beaches, huge park areas and immensely colourful
landscapes. The purpose of its settlement by the British was to keep French interests
out of
Western Australia
during the 1800s. Historically, the economy here has been driven by whaling, fishing
and agriculture. However, income from tourism in popular destinations like
Albany,
Bunbury and
Margaret
River are steadily on the rise. This region is also widely known for the delicious
wine and vast green vineyards that never seem to come to an end. It is ripe with
natural attractions such as the tree top walk, 38 m (125 ft) above the canopy
floor of the
Valley
of the Giants and the Albany
natural
land gap. Rugged hiking trails, challenging climbs, surfing and a plethora
of pristine beaches make this one of the most popular tourist destinations in
Western Australia.