Ferguson Valley
Bunbury > 6km > Picton > 8km > Dardanup > 5km > Ferguson Valley > Ferguson valley Loop > 36km > 5km > Dardanup > 14km > Bunbury. Total Distance 74km.
Travelling via the Picton Road down Boyanup Picton Road you will discover Dardanup Heritage Park.
From Dardanup Heritage Park you will reach the township of Dardanup. You then take a left onto Ferguson road to start the Ferguson Valley Loop. Along your way you may visit Ferguson Falls Winery, Wovenfield Wines, Ferguson Valley Farm Stay, Ferguson Hart Winery, Henty Brook Estate, Willow Bridge, Wild Bull Brewery, Wansbrough Wines, Kingtree Wines, Carlaminda Wines, Hackersley Estate, St Aiden’s Winery, and Gnomesville.
Collie
Bunbury > 20km > Roelands > 26km > Wellington Dam > 31km > Collie > 12km > Harris Dam > 12km > Collie > 36km > Roelands > 20km > Bunbury. Total Distance 157km
Travelling via old coast road, you will experience views of rolling hills of the Collie River Valley. The Valley is great for outdoor leisure activities. Once you make your way to the Collie Visitor Centre you can find out about all the fantastic activities in the Collie region.
When you are in Collie be assured to experience the Replica Underground Mine which will provide you with the fascinating insight of the underground mines in the yesteryear. A walk around town will take you past the historic roads board building, All Saints Anglican Church, Court House, art deco miner's institute and many traditional Aussie style pubs.
Collie is surrounded by waterways, and a drive to Harris Dam, Minninup Pool, Stockton lake and Wellington Dam will offer many attractive picnic spots. Visit the Living windows display near the lookout at Wellington Dam, before exploring the myriad of recreation sites on the Dam and along the Collie River.
Donnybrook/Balingup
Bunbury > 21km > Boyanup > 15km > Donnybrook > 30km > Balingup > 30km > Donnybrook > 33km > Capel > 13km > Stratham > 15km > Bunbury. Total distance 157km.
Take a drive through cattle and orchard farmland and the charming country towns of Boyanup, Donnybrook, Balingup and Capel.
If you travel south via the South Western Highway you will pass through Boyanup and then through to Donnybrook. Donnybrook is well known for its apples and other quality fresh produce. You will also notice its spectacular scenic country side.
Further south is Balingup, surrounded by valleys and forests. This unique country town is known for it's local arts and craft and antique galleries.
If you then travel back up to Donnybrook and take the Goodwood road to discover the quiet agricultural township of Capel. Along the way be sure to stop at the picturesque Ironstone Gully Falls picnic area.
On your journey back to Bunbury along the Bussell Hwy you will see tourist signs promoting various wineries and art and craft workshops.
Harvey
Bunbury > 20km > Brunswick > 19km > Harvey > 22km > Wyalup Beach > 18km > Australian > 10km > Bunbury. Total distance 87km
To the north of Bunbury along the South Western Highway you will discover the agricultural towns of Brunswick and Harvey, surrounded by many orchards, wineries and dairy farms. This fertile countryside grows abundant fresh produce including quality milk, fruit, beef and wine.
The Harvey Visitor Centre is directly opposite the Stirling's Cottage which is the replica of a renowned children's author May Gibbs. The heritage gardens in the tourist precinct is another worthwhile visit. Nearby the Harvey Dam offers great scenic views, walking trails and relaxing picnic spot.
From Harvey drive west along Uduc road towards the small coastal towns of Myalup and Binningup. Both provide excellent beach fishing and unspoilt white beaches, perfect for swimming.
Heading south along Old Coast road do not miss the turn off into Australind, a rapidly growing town and popular tourist destination that wraps itself around the Leschenault estuary. Well known for its delicious blue manna crabs the estuary is popular for windsurfing, kite-surfing, crabbing, fishing, picnics and is the perfect landscape for a beautiful WA sunset.
From Australind you have a short drive along the scenic estuary back to Bunbury.