The
people of Northcliffe feel strongly about their surrounding natural
environment and see nature based tourism as one of its
new activities.
The
forests, rivers, coastal heath, sand dunes and coastline can
be enjoyed at leisure, in peace and throughout the year. There
are many favourite places to visit and many more to discover
for yourself. The wild flowers, birds and fauna add delight
to any visit. |
If
you need to get away from the hustle and noise of modern city
life then Northcliffe is the perfect place to relax and enjoy
the natural world. Enjoy the clean air, fresh rain water and
clear night skies awash with stars.
Try
a walk through the karri forest in sun or rain, or in the early
evening light and you will feel the heart of something very
special. |
The Northcliffe Pioneer Museum
The George Gardner rock collection
Northcliffe
Forest Park With walking trails and bbq and
picnic spots
Lane
Poole Falls
Follow the 2 km walking trail down to the Canterbury River in
winter and spring to see the tallest waterfall in the region.
Viewing platform accessible from the car park.
Windy Harbour
Pristine beaches, surfing, fishing, walking trails along
the clifftops; Shire caravan park available ( no power)
Mount
Chudalup
Take the 45 minute walk to the top of this 1300 million
year old mountain and marvel at teh view of forests, sand dunes
and the Southern Ocean.
Moon's
Crossing
A beautiful swimming spot in summer, wildflowers in spring.
The
Yeagerup Dunes
Visit the 8 km moving sand dunes and the fresh water lake,
for 4WD only
Great Forest Trees Drive
40 km drive through karri forest; tune in to the pioneers on
radio, visit Snake Gully and the Shannon Village ghost town
which offers beautiful camping opportunities amongst the trees
National Parks
Call into the Northcliffe Visitor Centre
for walk and cycle trail maps
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Mountain bike riding
The Northcliffe statewide competition began in 1993; 2005
saw the inaugural 92 km Point-to-Point
Great
Karri Ride; Call into the Northcliffe Visitor Centre for
the trail maps.
Fishing
River and ocean; licences available at the Post Office
Wildflowers
Spring is the best time to visit; enquiries to the Northcliffe
Wildflower Society 08 9776 7349 or to the Northcliffe Visitor
Centre
Don't forget to buy your copy of the Northcliffe
Wildflowers CD available at the Telecentre
Bird watching
All year, especially along the walk trails, beaches and in
Forest Park.
Bush walking
20 walk trail maps at the Northcliffe Visitor Centre
Camping
There are three caravan parks and there are camping facilities
in three National Parks; dogs are allowed in the caravan park
in town.
Bibbulmun
Track
Backpackers accommodation for walkers in town; Transwa bus
stop is outside the Northcliffe Visitor Centre; items other than
food can be stored at the Visitor Centre.
Visit a dairy farm
Links to other sites
Southern
Forests Web site
Where's
Warren Web site |