Journey just an hour south-east of Perth to the Peel region and you’ll find a coastal and country lifestyle with a unique blend of forests, quaint towns, wineries, rivers, beaches and adventure.
In the northern part of the Peel region, lie’s the Shire of Serpentine and Jarrahdale offering breathtaking scenery within the many forests, parks, rivers and other natural attractions. Resting on the banks of the tranquil Murray River is Pinjarra, one of the oldest established towns in Western Australia. Twenty-three kilometres further inland resides the evergreen forested township of Dwellingup, a popular camping destination and boasts many hiking trails including the Bibbulmin Track.
Boddington, located about an hour and a half easy drive from Perth via the Albany Highway is nestled between rolling hills of forests and farms on the banks of the picturesque Hotham River. This area is ideal for hiking, picnics, birdwatching and wildflowers in the spring time as around half of the Boddington Shire is in fact state forest.
The character township of Waroona, located on the South Western Highway, lies between forest, farmland, lakes and sea. The town encompasses cafes, colonial architecture, antique shops and art galleries. Waroona is also home to Yalgorup National Park, 12,000 hectares of lakes, wetlands, migrating birds, rare tuart trees and some of the first living creatures on earth – the captivating Thrombolite living fossils.
Top ten things to do and see in the Peel Region |
| Explore the beautiful state forests and national parks |
| Take a paddle by canoe or white water raft along the winding Murray River |
| Hop aboard a steam train ride through peaceful hills and forest scenery |
| Walk a section of the long distance Bibbulmun Track or cycle a section of the Munda Biddi Trail |
| Go horse riding on the bridle paths at the Langford Hill Riding Farm or through the bush along the Darling Range escarpment |
| Try fishing for trout or marron, camping at designated sites or just relaxing in the majestic forests in the region |
| Visit the region’s wineries or antique shops and galleries in the quaint Peel townships |
| Visit Lake Navarino (Waroona Dam) for fishing, skiing, canoeing, bushwalking and picnics |
| Visit the beautiful Forest Heritage Centre |
| Visit Yalgorup National Park to see the amazing Thrombolite living fossils |
