Places to visit while staying at Frankland River Retreat
Kayaking along Frankland River
The Frankland River runs along the boundary of Frankland River Retreat - its ideal for a peaceful kayaking
Frankland River
The Frankland River runs along the boundary of Frankland River Retreat - its ideal for a peaceful kayaking
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Community café –open Tue & Thur 6.30am-1pm & - Saturday 9am -12pm
The community café is non for profit run by the local community, produce is locally sourced.
Call in for great coffee and food and to support the local town.
Frankland River Community Resource Centre
55 Wingebellup RdCommunity café –open Tue & Thur 6.30am-1pm & - Saturday 9am -12pm
The community café is non for profit run by the local community, produce is locally sourced.
Call in for great coffee and food and to support the local town.
Drinks & Nightlife
Country Club - 3, Moir Street Frankland River, 9855 2245 Open 5pm- Late five days per week (closed Sundays & Mondays)
The country club has hot food
Frankland District Country Club
53 Moir StCountry Club - 3, Moir Street Frankland River, 9855 2245 Open 5pm- Late five days per week (closed Sundays & Mondays)
The country club has hot food
Willoughby Park
678 South Coast HwyGreat place for food family friendly
Parks & Nature
Greens Pool
William Bay RoadIts just beautiful , a must see for tourists
Great place for a hike allow 2-3 hours to climb Nancy peak, goes around in a large loop - it tests your fitness - easier than Bluff knoll
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Porongurup National Park
Porongurup RoadGreat place for a hike allow 2-3 hours to climb Nancy peak, goes around in a large loop - it tests your fitness - easier than Bluff knoll
The Gap
The Gap RoadLake Nunijup is located approx. 46.8 Km from Frankland River Retreat. It was recommended to me by a couple of environmental scientists that work in the waterways/marine life field. The Lake is home to Black swans, ducks and other water birds. The Lake itself is flat and is ideal for kayaking, canoeing and other water sports. There is a boat ramp to the water and is the Lake is especially used for boats towing children on biscuits and donut rings
Nunijup Lake
Lake Nunijup is located approx. 46.8 Km from Frankland River Retreat. It was recommended to me by a couple of environmental scientists that work in the waterways/marine life field. The Lake is home to Black swans, ducks and other water birds. The Lake itself is flat and is ideal for kayaking, canoeing and other water sports. There is a boat ramp to the water and is the Lake is especially used for boats towing children on biscuits and donut rings
At the heart of West Australia’s beautiful South West, the Southern forests and valleys are bursting with memories in the making. Marvel at the spectacular landscapes and push you limits with a walk along the majestic tree top walk.
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Boomtopwandeling in Valley of the Giants
Valley of the Giants RoadAt the heart of West Australia’s beautiful South West, the Southern forests and valleys are bursting with memories in the making. Marvel at the spectacular landscapes and push you limits with a walk along the majestic tree top walk.
Frankland River Retreat to Bluff Knoll Stirling Range National Park = 140 km
one of the highest peaks in WA and one of the only places in the State which experiences snowfall. During spring, the National Parks are filled with colourful wildflowers, including more than 100 species of orchid across the two ranges.
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Bluff Knoll
Frankland River Retreat to Bluff Knoll Stirling Range National Park = 140 km
one of the highest peaks in WA and one of the only places in the State which experiences snowfall. During spring, the National Parks are filled with colourful wildflowers, including more than 100 species of orchid across the two ranges.
Elephant Rocks and Elephant Cove is one of our favourite places to visit on the South Coast. As it name suggests, Elephant Rocks looks exactly like a herd of elephants, paddling in the shallow waters.
Elephant Rocks has it's own carpark when you get to William Bay National Park. It's below the Greens Pool carpark (down to the left at the t-junction.)
Once parked, a light stroll along the pathway and you'll see the signs to Elephant Rocks (pointing left). You can see the 'elephants' from a lookout point in the trail.
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Elephant Rocks
William Bay RoadElephant Rocks and Elephant Cove is one of our favourite places to visit on the South Coast. As it name suggests, Elephant Rocks looks exactly like a herd of elephants, paddling in the shallow waters.
Elephant Rocks has it's own carpark when you get to William Bay National Park. It's below the Greens Pool carpark (down to the left at the t-junction.)
Once parked, a light stroll along the pathway and you'll see the signs to Elephant Rocks (pointing left). You can see the 'elephants' from a lookout point in the trail.
Food scene
Mrs Jones is an alluring and dynamic café, amazing service and consistently sensational food.
If you are visiting Denmark - you have to call in
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Mrs Jones Cafe Denmark
12 Mount Shadforth RdMrs Jones is an alluring and dynamic café, amazing service and consistently sensational food.
If you are visiting Denmark - you have to call in
Wineries
just 10 minits from Frankland River Retreat
Alkoomi Wines is one of WA's largest family owned and operated wine producers. The third and fourth generation living and working on the Alkoomi property in Frankland River. It is this family's love and commitment to the place they chose in the Great Southern, as well as Alkoomi's unique combination of gravelly loam soils, warm sunny days and cool nights during the ripening season that produce grapes of intense varietal character and a sense of place.
Alkoomi 1141 Wingebellup Rd, Frankland River, http://www.alkoomiwines.com.au/
9855-2229
Open daily from 10am-4.30pm. Closed Good Friday, the morning of ANZAC Day, Christmas, Boxing & New Years Day.
Alkoomi Wines
1141 Wingebellup Roadjust 10 minits from Frankland River Retreat
Alkoomi Wines is one of WA's largest family owned and operated wine producers. The third and fourth generation living and working on the Alkoomi property in Frankland River. It is this family's love and commitment to the place they chose in the Great Southern, as well as Alkoomi's unique combination of gravelly loam soils, warm sunny days and cool nights during the ripening season that produce grapes of intense varietal character and a sense of place.
Alkoomi 1141 Wingebellup Rd, Frankland River, http://www.alkoomiwines.com.au/
9855-2229
Open daily from 10am-4.30pm. Closed Good Friday, the morning of ANZAC Day, Christmas, Boxing & New Years Day.
Please contact the other local wineries direct for opening times and open by appointment.
Frankland Estate- 530 Rocky Gully-Frankland Rd, Frankland River
9855-1544 or Elizabeth 0428 551 628 www.franklandestate.com.au
Open Mon-Fri 10am to 4pm. Weekends and public holidays by appointment only
Located approx. 27kms from accommodation (20min)
“The story of Frankland Estate is one born in the isolated natural terrain of South West Australia, and the foresight of a prominent scientist. In 1956 renowned US viticulturist Dr Harold Olmo identified the potential of the Frankland River region to produce wines comparable to those of Bordeaux, France.
We believe that great wine is created by the soil and the vineyard environment. By nurturing the soil our wines have developed a depth, complexity and intensity of flavour.
Frankland Estate
530 Frankland-Rocky Gully RoadPlease contact the other local wineries direct for opening times and open by appointment.
Frankland Estate- 530 Rocky Gully-Frankland Rd, Frankland River
9855-1544 or Elizabeth 0428 551 628 www.franklandestate.com.au
Open Mon-Fri 10am to 4pm. Weekends and public holidays by appointment only
Located approx. 27kms from accommodation (20min)
“The story of Frankland Estate is one born in the isolated natural terrain of South West Australia, and the foresight of a prominent scientist. In 1956 renowned US viticulturist Dr Harold Olmo identified the potential of the Frankland River region to produce wines comparable to those of Bordeaux, France.
We believe that great wine is created by the soil and the vineyard environment. By nurturing the soil our wines have developed a depth, complexity and intensity of flavour.
Lange Estate Winery 663 Frankland-Cranbrook Rd, Frankland River,
Chelsea 0438 511 828 www.langewinery.com.au
Open by appointment only
Located approx. 21kms from accommodation (15min)
“Lange Estate is a family-owned and operated farming business in the Frankland River wine region. The Lange family has been cultivating and farming in rural Western Australia for five generations. The vineyard was established in 1997 and, more recently, the family has embarked
on creating a wine label which consists of three ranges showcasing the best of the estates fruit.
The vineyard has a high elevation which is unique for Western Australian conditions and when combined with the red jarrah gravel loam soils it leads to wines of great intensity.
Lange Estate
663 Frankland-Cranbrook RoadLange Estate Winery 663 Frankland-Cranbrook Rd, Frankland River,
Chelsea 0438 511 828 www.langewinery.com.au
Open by appointment only
Located approx. 21kms from accommodation (15min)
“Lange Estate is a family-owned and operated farming business in the Frankland River wine region. The Lange family has been cultivating and farming in rural Western Australia for five generations. The vineyard was established in 1997 and, more recently, the family has embarked
on creating a wine label which consists of three ranges showcasing the best of the estates fruit.
The vineyard has a high elevation which is unique for Western Australian conditions and when combined with the red jarrah gravel loam soils it leads to wines of great intensity.
Ferngrove 276 Ferngrove Rd, Frankland River
9855-2378 www.ferngrove.com.au
Open weekdays by appointment only. Closed on weekends and public holidays.
Located approx. 18kms from accommodation 5Kms after Alkoomi (15min)
Ferngrove Wines is one of the world’s most isolated wine estates. Selected in 1988 for its favourable viticultural, the Ferngrove valleys and slopes have the rare combination of rugged, classically West Australian ancient soils and the cooling influence of the converging Southern and Indian Oceans.
This unique setting allows grapes to ripen at a slower rate, allowing the winemaking team the time to cultivate and nurture vines to their absolute best”.
Ferngrove Wines
276 Ferngrove RdFerngrove 276 Ferngrove Rd, Frankland River
9855-2378 www.ferngrove.com.au
Open weekdays by appointment only. Closed on weekends and public holidays.
Located approx. 18kms from accommodation 5Kms after Alkoomi (15min)
Ferngrove Wines is one of the world’s most isolated wine estates. Selected in 1988 for its favourable viticultural, the Ferngrove valleys and slopes have the rare combination of rugged, classically West Australian ancient soils and the cooling influence of the converging Southern and Indian Oceans.
This unique setting allows grapes to ripen at a slower rate, allowing the winemaking team the time to cultivate and nurture vines to their absolute best”.