Augusta is situated on the slopes of the Hardy Inlet south of Margaret River on the extreme south west tip of the State.

Historic Attractions

Old Karridale was once a bustling area with over 300 employed in the timber mills. The area prospered until 1900 when world markets fell and the timber industry declined. The mill had closed by 1913 and the ravages of time and bushfires have left only a single brick chimney for visitors to view.

Augusta Historical Museum traces the history and development of the town and the surrounding area.

The Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse which offers superb views of the ocean, was named after the Dutch ship Leeuwin which passed here in 1622. The Cape is the extreme south west of the country and marks the confluence of the Indian and Southern Oceans. The Water Wheel was used to tap a nearby spring for a constant freshwater supply for the construction workers building the lighthouse. The system operated until 1928.

The Matthew Flinders Memorial between Groper Bay and Point Matthew commemorates the fact that the explorer Matthew Flinders began his mapping of the Australian coastline from Cape Leeuwin on the 6th of December 1801.

The landing spot where the first settlers from the "Emily Taylor" disembarked can be found off Albany Terrace near Trigg street. A plaque commemorating the successful rescue of a stranded whale in 1986 can be found at the rescue site at Flinders Bay.

The Lumen Christi Catholic Church was constructed from rammed limestone, local timbers and stained glass.

Natural Attractions

Jewel Cave, 8 kilometres north of Augusta was first discovered in 1957 and opened to the public two years later. Among the beautiful attractions within this cool cave is the largest straw stalactite to be found in any tourist cave. Also found here were the fossil remains of Thylacine, the Tasmanian Tiger dated at 25,000 years B.C.

The Moondyne Cave allows tourists to experience the thrills of caving as they don overalls, helmets and lights and explore the cool dank world of the cave system.

Above ground Hamelin Bay provides the ideal venue for scenic photographs or a picnic on the secluded beach. Hillview Lookout also provides panoramic views of the surrounds which can easily be identified by means of a directional plate at the lookout site.

Cosy Corner is aptly named, as visitors who find this secluded picnic spot will realise. Alexandra Bridge is another magnificent picnic spot in the region. The tranquil Blackwood River and the majestic Jarrah tree stands provide an idyllic picnic setting.

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