Your honeymoon is a beautiful, romantic time away when you and your partner can celebrate your new marriage. And while there are plenty of romantic destinations around the world, few are as unique as Western Australia’s South-West. This region is timelessly beautiful regardless of the time of year you plan to visit, with its attraction going beyond its landscape and encompassing enchanting cultures and fun-filled activities. This makes it the perfect getaway destination for newlyweds.
Great Culinary Offerings
Australia is known around the world for its excellent wines, and Australia’s South-West as home to some of the best vintages. Its year-long gorgeous weather, which mirrors that of the world’s other great wine-producing regions, the Mediterranean and coastal locale helps this area to produce perfect grapes making it a great destination for wine lovers.
There are six distinct wine regions in Australia, namely the South-West, Geographe, Margaret River, Pemberton, Manjimup, Blackwood Valley and Great Southern, each with its own enormous selection of wine cellars that are open to visitors.
Of course, the South-West has more for visitors than just its wines, with absolutely delicious foods to match and some incredible breweries. With a long stretch of coastline, you can be sure to find some delicious seafood, from oysters to fish you’ve caught yourself. There’s also the marron, a freshwater crayfish that begs to be sampled. Many of the South-West’s towns feature weekly farmers’ markets, which offer a great chance to grab incredibly fresh ingredients and prepare a picnic feast for yourselves.
The Natural Landscape
Among the incredible opportunities available in the South-West are the multitudes of ways through which you can connect with the landscape around you. Even for those who aren’t big on the outdoors, there are plenty of opportunities to appreciate the natural environment in this region.
Each year the South-West is witness to the migration of southern right and humpback whales between June and December, and if you’re lucky enough to be able to schedule your visit at this time, seeing this phenomenon is definitely something you won’t want to miss. With humpbacks growing up to 16 metres and right whales to 18 metres, seeing these magnificent creatures breach, jump and splash around in the ocean is a once in a lifetime experience that you’re sure to remember.
Of course, if you’re not visiting during peak whale season, you can always enjoy their smaller cousins, dolphins, which are plentiful in Koombana Bay, King George Sound and Blackwood River. Further inland, the South-West is home to stunning forests, which feature marked scenic drives for you to explore. Found within the region’s 24 national parks, you can check out Karri forests, named so for their 90-metre tall Karri trees, and Tuart forests, one of the rarest eco-systems in the world, among other varieties. Of course, the national parks also include stunning river and coastal scenes, so be sure to see which appeal to you the most.
Its Incredible Scenery
No matter how active you’re feeling, there are plenty of activities for you to indulge in the South-West, including everything from peaceful walks and hikes, to rock climbing and rumbling through the bush in a 4×4. On the coast, you can appreciate the area’s marine life from the water while snorkelling or scuba diving. You can also try your hand at fishing. Of course, you can also simply enjoy the stunning blue waters from the beach, go for an occasional swim and also learn to surf. One of the most exciting things you can try is skydiving, something that’s sure to create awesome stories for you to share with your kids and grandkids.
While the South-West is picturesque even from the ground, if you haven’t seen it from the air you should definitely give it a go as the gorgeous views and exhilarating experience are second to none. Moving inland, you can still have fun on the rivers as the South-West has several. Whether you’re canoeing, kayaking or rafting, you’re sure to see some incredible scenery as you move along the river’s banks. There are also incredible drives and biking routes for those with the expertise, as well as some stunning golf courses if you’re looking for something a bit calmer.
A Wide Range of Accommodation Options Available
Wherever you choose to visit within the South-West, there will certainly be a wide array of accommodation options for you to choose from based on your particular wants, needs and budget. From caravans and camper vans available for you to rent and use to travel around the region to charming world-class resorts, you’re sure to find somewhere for you and your partner to celebrate your new life together in style.
Author Bio: Southern skydivers offer tandem skydiving experiences off the pristine Busselton coastline, just 2 hours south of Perth. Enjoy the best skydiving experience over the spectacular Margaret River wine region with magnificent views of the WA coastline.
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Breakfast at The White Elephant: https://www.flickr.com/photos/s-a-m/8935906601/in/photolist-eBCRKT-2Y7w5-gokfXF-eBCRHc-eBG3LC
Forrest in Margaret River: https://www.flickr.com/photos/jeremy_vandel/2215705887
Bunker Bay Resort: https://www.flickr.com/photos/dspphotography/2612329517
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