TRAVEL TO AUGUSTA
Augusta is located approximately 20 minutes drive south of Margaret River in the spectacular South West region of Western Australia. With the new Forest Highway it takes about 3hrs 30 minutes from central Perth to Augusta. If you want the quickest route possible and are strong enough to avoid the lure of Margaret River then the best way to get there is via picturesque Sues Rd just before Busselton.
Nestled at the mouth of the beautiful Blackwood River, Augusta has some of the most pristine beaches in the world, perfect for swimming, diving, kitesurfing, windsurfing, surfing and fishing. Augusta is home to some of the wildest, most stunning natural landscapes in the country. Rocky headlands, islands untouched by others and forests and bushlands waiting for you to explore - that’s Augusta, the background for Anaconda adventure. Within a short drive you can visit stunning limestone caves and majestic Karri forest, and world class wineries of the Margaret River Wine Region.
ACCOMMODATION AND OTHER INFORMATION
There’s no better destination in Australia to kick back and unwind surrounded by nature, beautiful vineyards and glorious coastline, than WA’s South West. After Anaconda, refresh the body and soul in this ultimate landscape. With a vast selection of accommodation options, including luxury retreats, group and family accommodation, budget lodgings, bed and breakfasts, caravan and camping grounds, the Augusta Margaret River Region offers something for everyone.
Our official accommodation and activity centre is the Augusta Margaret River Tourism Association (AMRTA) who can help with local knowledge as well as handle all your bookings for accommodation, tours and activities, sightseeing and plenty more.
Augusta Margaret River Tourism Association
Address: 100 Bussell Highway
Margaret River WA 6285
Email: welcome@margaretriver.com
Opening Hours 9am – 5pm
Phone: 61 +8 9780 5911
Fax: 61 +8 9757 3287
www.margaretriver.com
Augusta Visitor Centre
Blackwood Avenue
Augusta WA 6290 Phone:
61 +8 9758 0166
Fax: 61 +8 9758 0174
Email: augusta@margaretriver.com
Opening Hours: 9am - 5pm every day except Christmas Day
AMRTA has some specific packages and tours appropriate for Anaconda Adventure Race participants and their families and listed them on their website http://www.margaretriver.com/pages/anaconda-adventure-race This list will continue to grow in the lead up to Anaconda so make sure you stay in touch to get the best deal for you.
The beautiful Margaret River region welcomes travellers from around the world to experience the Jewel of Australia’s South West. A pleasant three-hour drive south of Perth, Western Australia’s premier holiday region is an alluring mosaic of forest, vines and surf combined into a magical paradise like no other.
Summer in Margaret River is simply sublime. The irresistible blend of pristine natural wonders, premium wine and food, world-class arts and dazzling beaches are waiting to be explored in a perfect Mediterranean climate. There is a myriad of regular world-class musical events, theatre performances and twilight movies scattered across the many stunning wineries and indoor venues. Market days feature frequently with a multitude of fresh local produce, arts and craft.No matter how you enjoy soaking up the sun, Margaret River has something offer.
To plan your escape from reality and read more about what’s on in the region visit www.margaretriver.com. Margaret River – simply sublime!
ACCOMMODATION IN AUGUSTA
Augusta is a stunning pocket of the South West. Normally a very small and fairly quiet township (except on race weekend), Augusta has a good variety of accommodation, however space is limited and competitors are advised to book early. If you miss out, surrounding towns and localities close enough for competitors are Karridale, Hamelin Bay, Kudardup, Boranup, Witchcliffe, Prevelly and Margaret River.
Turner Caravan Park
Host to the race finish and expo, the Turner caravan park is nestled among the trees on the banks of the Hardy Inlet in central Augusta., The park has a range of powered and unpowered camping sites all well-serviced by clean toilets and facilities and its ever-friendly hosts Hettie and Gary Enderes. The park is definitely a recommended place to stay if you can get in and don’t mind camping.
Address 1 Blackwood Ave, Augusta
Post P.O. Box 88, Augusta WA 6290
Email turnerpark@amrsc.wa.gov.au
Tel/Fax (08) 9758 1593
www.turnerpark.com.au
Flinders Bay Caravan Park
The Flinders Bay caravan park is located right on the beach with very reasonable prices and options available to camp or bring your caravan along. There are 130 powered grass sites available – bring the van and be right on the beach.
For more information and offers contact Carol on (08) 9758 1380.
Additional accommodation in Augusta and the South West Region can be found and booked through www.margaretriver.com or call (08) 9780 5911.
FOOD OUTLETS IN AUGUSTA
Augusta has a number of good restaurants and cafés in town but to guarantee a seat on either Friday, Saturday or Sunday we strongly encourage booking ahead to guarantee a spot.
Details on official dinners will be posted online closer to the event.
THINGS TO SEE AND DO
Western Australia’s South West
The South West pocket of Western Australia offers some of the most varied travel experiences in the State, from towering forests to whale watching, cave exploring, fine food, wine and world class
surfing.
Wine and Food tasting
The Margaret River wine region is world famous for award-winning wines, vineyard restaurants and gourmet food producers. Recent years have seen the emergence of a brewing fraternity specialising in distinctive ales, pilsners and lagers. With more than 120 wineries, five breweries and a liqueur factory to explore, many with onsite dining options, you are spoilt for choice.
Caves
The Leeuwin Naturaliste Ridge has more than 100 limestone caves, 8 of which are open to the public for a range of guided or self-guided tours. Inside these pristine chambers you’ll see delicate formations, some reflected in underground waterways. The new Jewel Cave Preservation Centre is a fantastic introduction to caves in the region, and features an on-site cafe so you can sit back and enjoy the surrounding bushland.
Lighthouses
Located on the Cape Leeuwin to Cape Naturaliste outcrop the coastline has some of the most raw and rugged shipping conditions in WA, hence the fantastic surf. Augusta’s Cape Leeuwin is the tallest lighthouse on mainland Australia and stands at the meeting point of the Indian and Southern Oceans while the smaller Cape Naturaliste lighthouse offers a more accessible climb and views of protected Geographe Bay. These lighthouses are open to the public on tours.
Swimming, Snorkelling and Diving
With 138kms of coastline the region is an aquatic playground boasting pounding surf, sheltered bays, river systems (perfect for kayaking and kitesurfing in Augusta), diving hotspots (including dive wrecks), rocky outcrops and boating facilities. This corner of the Indian Ocean is blessed with some of the cleanest water anywhere and with more than 75 surf breaks (not including the secret spots) there are plenty of options to find your own break to enjoy.
Tours
A number of operators offer a range of tours for visitors to explore the length and breadth of the region. Apart from wine tours there are others covering ocean/river cruising, mountain biking, rock climbing and abseiling, canoe and horse riding just to name a few. The more adventurous can make their own way on the abundance of walking and cycle trails that criss-cross the region, taking in the dramatic and ever-changing scenery of the Cape to Cape Track (138kms), the towering Karri trees of Boranup Forest, river boardwalks and short walks branching out from the region’s town centres.
Booking
Our official accommodation and activity centre is the Augusta Margaret River Tourism Association (AMRTA) who can help with local knowledge as well as handle all your bookings for accommodation, tours and activities, sightseeing and plenty more.
Augusta Margaret River Tourism Association
Address: 100 Bussell Highway
Margaret River WA 6285
Email: welcome@margaretriver.com
Opening Hours 9am – 5pm
Phone: 61 +8 9780 5911
Fax: 61 +8 9757 3287
www.margaretriver.com