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A place for all seasons
The lower Great Southern region of Western Australia is renowned for its glorious scenery and mild climate ... an ideal place to relax and enjoy a respite from the summer heat or just a peaceful getaway during the quieter off peak season. Summer temperatures rarely exceed 30 degrees centigrade and nights are blissfully cool. Throughout the rest of the year this area experiences daytime temperatures a degree or two cooler than Perth, with nights rarely as cold - truly a place for all seasons.
Lying between Albany and Denmark - two of WA's favourite holiday destinations - are the townships of Elleker, Torbay, Bornholm and Youngs Siding. Drive along Lower Denmark Road, which winds through tranquil, gently rolling pastoral scenery, and glance southwards to gain a hint of the wonderful and varied coastline which awaits to delight your senses.
Rugged headlands, sheltered pristine beaches, coastal heathland, forest - we invite you to come and share our corner of paradise.
The local scene ... Torbay to Youngs Siding
This area contains the southernmost point in Western Australia, Torbay Head, which is a key feature of West Cape Howe National Park. The coastal scenery throughout the area is spectacular – high cliffs interspersed with pretty beaches, granite outcrops surrounded by coastal heathland. Inland, deep valleys run parallel to the coast behind the high sand dunes and contain lush farming country and natural bushland.
You will see many varieties of water bird on Wilson Inlet, the sea eagle inhabits the cliffs in West Cape Howe National Park, and spring is the best time to spot the brilliant Splendid (Blue) Wren, whose call is a feature of much of the bushland.
Things to do in the Torbay-Youngs Siding locale
- View spectacular coastal scenery in West Cape Howe National Park, at Lowlands Beach and at Anvil Beach
- Relax and swim at secluded Cosy Corner beach
- Walk some of the prettiest sections of the world-renowned Bibbulmun Track
- Fish off the south coast or in Wilson Inlet
- Watch hang-gliding and parasailing at Shelley Beach, one of the best locations for this sport in the southern hemisphere
- Spot whales and dolphins off West Cape Howe or at Lowlands Beach
- Try some seasonal local produce, including blueberries at the popular Edengate Blueberry Farm which offers a variety of home-made delights such as blueberry wine, muffins and ice cream
- Visit South Coast Woodworks Gallery and discover fine wood at its best - on display is furniture as well as useful and purely decorative items lovingly created by dozens of local craftsmen
- Call in at the studios of other skilled craftsmen, including stained glass artist Mark Hewson and ceramic artist Len McKenna, or stop and relax over lunch or afternoon tea
- Explore one of the area’s scenic drives
Bibbulmun Track
This world class recreational walk trail takes in the whole varied range of coastal scenery as it winds through the Torbay area and you will find yourself captivated by vistas of wildflowers in spring, forest and coastal heathland and the wildlife which inhabits it, dolphins frolicking in the surf off idyllic beaches, as well as migrating whales in season.
You may camp in the Track shelters provided or arrange with a local accommodation operator to drop you off and pick you up at a point on the Track each day, so that you can enjoy the experience in style and comfort. Check out the Bibbulmun Track Services Guide for more information. | 
