5 Places Guests In Perth Campgrounds Ought to See
Western Australia is a state for those who love wide-open spaces. With only one major city in the form of Perth, and more square kilometres of land area than people in the state, it is very spacious. However, it could make driving there quite tiring as a result of all the distances it calls for. As a result, there are plenty of caravan parks across the state where travellers desiring a rest from all that driving can stay in.
The Perth area, being the centre of much of the activity in West Australia, have a fair share of these places. It also is a perfect stop when you circumnavigate Australia by road. Though it may be nice to have some time off in civilisation, it’s not as if you are going to be remaining in your Perth campgrounds while there (as appealing as that might seem). Listed here are some great sites close enough a distance to Perth for a daytrip to while briefly staying there:
Pinnacles Desert:
Found around 250 km north of Perth and inside of Nambung National Park, the area is home to thousands of limestone pillars (some up to 5 metres) which help form a fairly otherworldly landscape. The golden-coloured, lime-rich desert sands originated from ancient seashells that compacted with rain, then eroded. You’ll be able to come closer for a look because of a loop gravel road through them.
Wave Rock:
Found in the town of Hyden, close to 340 km east of Perth, Wave Rock is one of the most unusual rock formations you’ll see. The Wave formation, around 14 metres high and 110 metres long, was formed some 60 million years ago as a result of subsurface chemical weathering and fluvial erosion of soft weathered granite which led to below ground weathering before getting exposed.
Margaret River:
Nearly 280 km south of Perth, Margaret River and its environs are best known for their wine production. The region, with well over 100 wineries, produces a number of Australia’s best wines, and comprise of up to 20% of the country’s production of premium wines. Definitely a must see if you’re a wine connoisseur.
John Forrest National Park:
Just a very short (less than an hour’s) drive from Perth, the John Forrest National Park is the first national park in Western Australia. Founded in 1898, the area is made to be an area of conservation and recreation replete with picnic facilities, some campgrounds, and plenty of walking trails. The park offers great views of the Perth area, walking trails that take you through bits of wilderness or to quiet pools and waterfalls, and wildlife to enjoy. If you’ll be there during spring, you may see a lot of wildflowers filling up the landscape.
Kalamunda Farmer’s Market:
Located in the eastern edge of the Perth metropolitan area, Kalamunda has one of the area’s best farmer’s markets. Each Sunday, a large range of organic fruits and vegetables, spices and herbs, coffee, oil, beef and breads are sold. Because of the fact that the market always carries what’s in season, the products come straight from the farmer – a fact that allows prices to be lower due to the absence of a middle man.
There are some more intriguing destinations you could find within a relatively short driving distance from your Perth campgrounds. To learn what they are, conduct some research on the net, and ask either the operator of one of the local caravan parks or fellow guests there. Enjoy your trip.
Mary Schroeder is a tour guide with links to various caravan parks across Australia. For more details on how to find the best places in Western Australia, read up on perth campgrounds.
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