Where is Northcliffe

In the Warren Blackwood region of Western Australia, 366 kilometres south of Perth and 30 kilometres from the coastal settlement of Windy Harbour.

Northcliffe, a small rural community in the Shire of Manjimup, close to the communities of Pemberton and Quinninup, must be one of region's best kept secrets.

Take a break in Northcliffe on your way from the wine region of Margaret River to the Tree Top Walk in Walpole. Have a relaxing stroll in the virgin karri forest and enjoy the local wild flowers or visit the Northcliffe Pioneer Museum for a glimpse into the past.

Northcliffe lies in the lower south west of Western Australia in the Pemberton vine growing region, surrounded by karri, marri and jarrah forests. It is a great place to enjoy bushwalking, mountain bike and horse riding, fishing, birdwatching, four wheel drive adventures or just being relaxed and at peace.

Northcliffe with its easy going lifestyle and pristine natural environment enjoys an abundance of flora and fauna found nowhere else in the world and is close to the extensive and unspoilt coastline of the D'Entrecasteaux National Park. Distanced from the values of urban lifestyles, Northcliffe is a place where home and work often have equal value, people get involved in community activities and are passionate about local issues.

Photo:Warren River near Moon's Crossing

Northcliffe had a tough birth, beginning its life with Group Settlement in the 1920's. It has remained out of the main stream, and has learnt to go it alone and be self sufficient.

There is much to quietly celebrate as the community moves into the 21st century with determination to thrive and enjoy a very special lifestyle in a beautiful corner of Western Australia.

Here you will find a quiet place to relax for a few days, weeks, months or stay forever - well, who knows!

Map: South west corner of Western Australia

This web site has been created by the Northcliffe Telecentre for the Town of Northcliffe

with help from many local people and funding support from the South West Development Commission and the Small Town Economic Planning (STEP) program. It has given those involved a chance to learn new skills and explore ideas about Northcliffe as a place to live and work and visit.

The web site will be edited, updated and extended as people in the community become involved and interested in using the site for community information and marketing local services and produce.

Latest page update 19 March 2005