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The south west corner of the state is a tourist magnet both for the natural beauty and for the man-made attractions in the area.
While there are many hotels and B and Bs to choose from, there are also some excellent campsites for those who want to get out
and enjoy nature close up.
POINT ROAD
GPS Ref: 34 05 34.71 S 115 01 01.16 E
Time Limit: Unknown
Warnings: Rough access roads from either end.
Restrictions: No dogs, 4x4 access only.
Location details:
Point Road Campsite. Rough and rocky access from both ends. 4x4 only. Access from both Conto Campground (via the Cape Track) or from Cave Road
via Boranup Road. Access from Cape track is slightly easier but you miss out on the (slow but spectacular) drive through the forest this way.
BORANUP
GPS Ref: 34 10 40.01 S 115 03 46.50 E
Time Limit: Unknown
Warnings: Road in can be corrugated.
Restrictions: No dogs.
Location details:
Boranup Camp. 8Km NW of Karridale off Caves Road / Boranup Drive (South end). Suitable only for tents and camper trailers.
CONTO
GPS Ref: 34 04 54 S 115 00 52 E
Time Limit: Unknown
Warnings: None
Restrictions: No dogs. No generators. Book online BEFORE arriving.
Location details:
Access Via Caves Road. / Conto Road. 18Km south west of Margaret River. Caravans, campers, tents, campervans,
camper-trails all catered for.
Several different camping loops catering for different types of campers.
CHAPMAN POOL / WARNER GLEN
GPS Ref: 34 05 32.42 S 115 12 26.75 E
Time Limit: Unknown
Warnings: No big rigs.
Restrictions: No dogs.
Location details:
Chapman Pool is now signposted as Warren Glen. Limited space, not suitable for large vehicles.
Turn east into Warner Glen Road. from the Bussell Highway and keep going until you see the campsite
sign post on the right hand side of the road.
CANEBRAKE POOL
GPS Ref: 33 52' 54" S 115 16' 50" E
Time Limit: Unknown
Warnings: No big rigs or caravans. Road in can be VERY rough.
Restrictions: No dogs.
Location details:
South west of Busselton or north east of Margaret River. Located in forest setting. Access is easier from Margaret River
No camping during burn off, look for signs. Osmington and Canebrake Road. Not really for big rigs as pull in sites are too
small. The pool is beautiful and is an excellent place to swim. Canebrake Road is unsealed.
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ALEXANDRA BRIDGE
GPS Ref: 34 09 47.22 S 115 11 03.68 E
Time Limit: Unknown
Warnings: None
Restrictions: Technically a 30 day time limit applies.
Location details:
North east of Augusta via Brockman Highway. Outside cold shower, fire wood. Busy during holidays and noisy on weekends but a nice spot.
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SUE'S BRIDGE
GPS Ref: 34 04' 14" S 115 23' 23" E
Time Limit: Unknown
Warnings: None.
Restrictions: No big rigs. No dogs.
Location details:
There is a campsite on the south bank of the river at Sues Bridge. Small caravans may be ok at this site. Sealed access via Brockman Highway. 40Km NE of Karridale. Camping has now been moved back away from the river. CALM site.
JARRAHDENE
GPS Ref: 34 6 40 S 115 4 37 E
Time limit: Unknown
Warnings: Book online before you arrive.
Restrictions: No dogs.
Location details:
Off Caves Road south of the Conto camp turn off on the east side of the road.
National Park campsite. Washing water available.
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