Travel guide Margaret River & South West for Romantic getaway

TakeABreak Awards 2009 Winner: Gay & Lesbian-friendly – Karrak Reach   Denmark is in the south of Western Australia and is just 50 km west of Albany, a town that lies on the edge of the Southern Ocean and has amazing views of the coastline. Karrak Reach, national winner of the Gay and Lesbian-friendly accommodation category in the 2009 Best Places to Stay Awards, is nestled into the glorious Scotsdale Valley near Denmark and is a wonderful place to stay.   This is not the place for you if you need to stay connected… mobile reception is patchy (although improving!) and the roads can be steep, but the rewards are endless for those who want to experience a region where vineyards, farms and forest combine to offer amazing scenery and wonderful experiences. &nbs... Read more

Western Australia is special and very different to the other states of Australia. It has a marvellous climate, beautiful white sand beaches washed by the amazingly clear waters of the Indian Ocean and a variety of landscapes, which offer something for everyone. The region of Margaret River is a stand out in a state full of stand out attractions and seems to have more than its fair share of bounty … world-class wines, an ever growing gourmet food industry, incredible beaches, karri forests, wildlife and Yelverton Brook. This property is really something quite special, with its eco-friendly materials, such as rubberwood and other timbers, stone and solar dried mudbricks, wool insulation and other thoughtful design features that flatter, rather than harm our environment. Escape from... Read more

Just 400 kilometres south of Perth is Denmark, a region of enormous natural beauty with a blend of rugged coastline and natural inlets, karri forests and national parks, and you will see why the locals say that Denmark is “where the forest meets the sea”. And what a sea … there is no doubt that the Indian Ocean possesses a colour and clarity that is completely different and totally captivating.  The long and spectacular coastline offers any number of wonderful places to cast a line, surf, whale watch, swim in quiet inlets and more.  Depending on the season, the rivers meander quietly to the sea or thunder down cascades offering views of nature at its wildest. However there are also places of great peace and tranquillity, where nature is in its most gentle and... Read more

If a tranquil seaside town surrounded by vineyards sounds like an appealing place to take a break, you won’t be disappointed with the shire of Busselton. This shire actually contains three gorgeous seaside towns: Busselton, Dunsborough and Yallingup, and has beaches for everyone; surf, secluded romantic beaches and sheltered bays which are perfect for kids. But if you’re after more than gorgeous beaches and sunshine, you’ll also find a unique marine observatory, friendly locals, some of the best wine in Australia, and gourmet food to enjoy with it. You’ll also find nature at its mightiest with the many different whales that swim into the region each year. Marine life: The Busselton Jetty is the longest wooden jetty in the world, stretching out nearly two kilometr... Read more

You don’t even need to step inside the Rosewood Guesthouse to see that it is something special.  Maybe it’s the sweeping driveway, bordered by glorious gardens, which leads to the charming and gracious guesthouse.  There is that indefinable special something, even before you go through the front door. Whatever it is, stepping inside will just confirm that you are about to experience something well and truly out of the ordinary.  And the judges of the Western Australia Tourism Awards seem to agree, having awarded the property “WA Tourism Award for Hosted Accommodation 2007”.  This award reflects the dedication and professionalism of the owners, Jane & Keith Purdie, who see themselves as tourism operators, rather than simply accommodation prov... Read more

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