Augusta, 300 km from Perth is the south-western point of Australia. This is where the Indian Ocean meets the Southern Ocean and is Western Australia's third oldest settlement. Augusta was established in 1830 and named after the daughter of King George III.
Augusta Historical Museum
There are early shipping relics on display here as well as a pictorial history of the area. Blackwood Avenue
(08 9758 0166).
Blackwood River
This river is one of the largest and most unspoilt of the Western Australian river system. Boat Cruises conduct tours of the Blackwood.
Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse
The Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse marks the absolute south-westerly point of Australia. The lighthouse was built in 1895 and located nearby is a calcified waterwheel.
Whalewatching
Humpback and Southern Right whales frequent he waters about Cape Leeuwin during June and August. There are whale watching charters from Augusta between June and September and the whales are usually on full view daily.
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