See Whales, Dolphins, Fur Seals at Augusta and Cape Leeuwin, Western Australia

Augusta is a magnificent location for a vacation enjoying all the treasures and delights of the South West Corner of Western Australia. There is a wonderful range of recreational opportunities from Cape to Cape (Cape Leeuwin in the south to Cape Naturalist in the north). Augusta is established at the entrance of the Blackwood River, a little north of Cape Leeuwin.  Augusta is situated about 320 km south of Perth, on the shoreline Hardy Inlet near to its mouth, where it discharges to the Southern Ocean. Augusta is the premier whale-watching spots in Australia, with the best and most reliable 'see-rate' in terms of the cruise boats successfully encountering whales durng the season. There are charter boats available for whale watching and for offshore fishing charters. Some operators specialise in tours to see dolphins and seals. Whales are frequently discovered in Flinders Bay during the season from June to September each year.

There is very good angling in a broad variety of environments including: the embayments, estuaries, sea, stream, sandy seashore, rocky headlands and in offshore areas. There is a broad variety attractions, amusements and a huge variety of activities in Augusta.

There are fabulous amenities permitting a broad variety of undertakings including: boat cruising, snorkeling, mountain bikes, swimming, scuba diving, wreck diving, kayaking, canoeing, boating, sailing cruises and surfing.

One of the stand-out enticements in the locality of Augusta is the rocky headland of Cape Leeuwin crowned with its historic lighthouse. You can enjoy walking along the numerous bushwalking tracks, and take the challenge of the mountain bike tracks in the locality including the pleasant stroll to the lighthouse.The Cape to Cape - 4 day mountain bike races is a major event in the region, along with the Anaconda Adventure Race.

The locality is very popular in early Spring when tourists flock to Augusta and other South West towns to see the stunning wildflower displays. Augusta is renowned internationally for its wonderful surfing with Jay`s Beach the most popular locality. Visitors can hop on board a river cruise boat an intriguing ride upstream into the middle sections of the attractive Blackwood River and enjoy the scenery and wildlife. Also in the are some of he best limestone caves in Western Australia. The wold famous Jewel Cave the most well known cave. Tourist should not miss the delightful cruises to Cape Leeuwin and the area around Augusta. You will see: Bottlenose Dolphins, New Zealand Fur Seal and Humpback Whales and Southern Right Whales in season.

Enjoy wine tours in the Margaret River Wine Region. Most of the wineries have cellar doors for tastings and many have restaurants and cafes showcasing the local fresh produce of the region.

Local events in Augusta include:

• Whale Song Augusta - Celebrates the welcome return of the Humpback and Southern Right whales to Augusta’s waters
• Augusta River Festival
• Anaconda Adventure Race
• International Lighthouse Day at the Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse.

There is a wide range of beachfront accommodation in the Augusta region and in the surrounding towns and villages. Entertainment options include the Augusta Hotel Motel and there a number of other clubs and pubs at margaret River and other towns in the region from Cape to Cape.