Australia's Golden Outback Holiday Planner 2025

Shire of RAVENSTHORPE

Mylies Beach and FRNP; Image: Dene Bingham

L ocated on the South Coast Highway between Albany and Esperance / Kepa Kurl, the Shire of Ravensthorpe is located within the stunning Fitzgerald Coast. The internationally-recognised biosphere reserve is brimming with undiscovered wilderness and easily one of the state’s best kept secrets. It is the gateway to one of the largest and most botanically-significant national parks in Australia — Fitzgerald River National Park. Two-thirds of the Shire of Ravensthorpe is natural bushland, made up of the national park, the Ravensthorpe Range, and reserves — rich in geology and native flora and fauna, including many rare species unique to the area. The coastal scenery of Hopetoun and Munglinup is spectacular, with grand headlands, pristine white beaches and idyllic rockpools for safe swimming.

Kukenarup Memorial and Heritage Walk This memorial and heritage walk is a place for reflection and is one of the first memorials of its kind in Australia to acknowledge the tragic past and help move towards reconciliation. PUBLIC Silo Trail Visible for miles around, the 25m high mural by renowned artist Amok Island showcases the flowering cycle of a banksia, native to the region and is part Immerse yourself in this four-section walk track through natural bush. The original railway track was built to connect Ravensthorpe mines to the Hopetoun Port and operated from 1909 to 1935. HOPETOUN 558km south-east of Perth Hopetoun is surrounded by unspoilt wilderness and is the perfect setting for a relaxed, all-year round holiday. September to April is especially ideal to enjoy the 200km of pristine beaches, picturesque of the PUBLIC Silo Trail by FORM. Railway Heritage Walk Trail

before venturing on scenic drives around the stunning Ravensthorpe. PLACES TO VISIT The Ravensthorpe Range The Ravensthorpe Range is a haven for natural attractions, scenic drives and walks. With geological complexity, an abundance of plants, wildflowers and fauna, it has the most eucalyptus species for its size in the world. The rugged range has seemingly endless unspoiled bushland stretching 45km from Ravensthorpe to Kundip. The range is accessible by all vehicles along Archer Drive although 4WD is required to access the remainder of the Range Top Drive. Enjoy sweeping views and picnic spots from Archer Drive Lookout, along Mt Short Scenic Drive and Mt Madden Scenic Drive. Farm Gate Art Trail The Farm Gate Art Trail is a great selection of sculptures made from farm scrap metal, dotted around the landscape. A map of their locations and explanation of each work is available on fitzgeraldcoast.com.au

RAVENSTHORPE 509km south-east of Perth

Begin at Ravensthorpe Silos followed by a visit to the visitor centre and museum,

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