West Australian Holidays

Augusta

Augusta is a town located in the south-west corner of Western Australia, where the Blackwood River emerges into Flinders Bay. It is the nearest town to Cape Leeuwin on the furthest south-west corner of the state.

The region is one of the most attractive holiday areas in the country, with a spectacular coastline which includes the most south-westerly point on the Australian continent.

The location contains many scenic contrasts, in which the indented coastline blends with spectacular views and the Blackwood River and Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park combine with the coast to provide a landscape that offers much to the visitor.

Activity holidays play a large role within the region, Long distance walking is very popular, with designated trails from cape to cape. With such a long coastline sea and shore, fishing is widely available as is excellent game angling, plus good river fishing is to be found on the beautiful Blackwood River.

Accommodation in Augusta

Things to do in Augusta
Golf
Lighthouse
Local web portal
 

 



Augusta Cape Leeuwin
Cape Leeuwin. Photo © Paul Strasser. Courtesy of Panoramio

Blackwood River Sunrise
Blackwood River Sunrise. Photo © Scuz. Courtesy of Panoramio