The Great Southern region of Western Australia is a great historic place to flock. The place has an area of 39,000 square kilometers and a population of about 54,000. A Mediterranean climate in the region is inviting for the visitors all around the year. Primarily an agricultural area, the Great Southern region comprises of the towns of Albany, Broomehill, Cranbrook, Denmark, Gnowangerup, Jerramungup, Katanning, Kent, Kojonup, Plantagenet, Tambellup and Woodanilling.

Albany is the oldest European settlement in Western Australia and was also a major whaling station, and coal shipping port. Mt. Clarence and Mt. Melville offer some great panoramic views of the region. Plenty of historic buildings throughout the town are the hallmarks of Albany. Water activities around Albany are a major hit among the visitors here. Frenchman Bay, Middleton Beach and Two People’s Bay are best beaches for swimming. Jimmy Newhill’s Harbor and Salmon Holes are great beaches for surfing.

The region has some great Natural Parks for nature lovers. Prominent among those include Stirling Range National Parks, Fitzgerald River National Park, West Cape Howe National Park, Torndirrup National Park and Porongurup National Park.

The region is renowned as one of the world’s most bio-diverse floral regions with many species unique to this part of the Earth. It is home to more than 150 orchid species alone, with some 8,000 species overall.

Some of the other landmark spots in the region include Whale World, Wignalls Winery, Galafrey Wines, Valley of The Giants Gallery, Denmark Dinosaur World and Albany Dive.

The Great Southern is a great place to enjoy some of the marvelous visiting spots. To make your stay affordable in the region, we offer cheap Great Southern accommodation bookings for some of the choicest places. Book with us to relish the natural scenery at extremely affordable prices!