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Tourist Attractions

Mount Barker is located approximately four hours drive south of Perth and is in the heart of the Great Southern Region of Western Australia. Here you will find many attractions both man-made and natural - sample the internationally renowned,

Whether your tastes run to internationally recognised wines or the breathtaking beauty of ancient mountain ranges, the Mount Barker Tourist Region has these and more to offer. Enjoy the seasonal wildflowers, a proud heritage also specialist display gardens and unique craft shops. Just a few ingredients to add to a perfect holiday recipe.

Complemented by ample and varied accommodation, unique dining and in close proximity to Albany, Denmark and Walpole.You can start your day with a trek or drive through the Stirling Ranges, and the Porongurup Ranges, enjoying the plentiful wildlife and gorgeous surroundings. There are many planned walks to cater for all ages and abilities. Stop by for lunch at one of our many restaurants and tea rooms before you take a tour of the vineyards. Many of the wineries provide tastings in lovely surroundings.Top off the afternoon with a visit to one of the craft galleries, or the Sir Claude Hotchin Art Gallery, located in the Mount Barker Public Library.

Old Police Station & Museum
Albany Highway, Mount Barker

Opening Hours:
Open weekends, Public and School Holidays
10am to 4pm or by appointment

Ph: (08) 9851 1735 or
(08) 9851 1163

Plantagenet Art Centre
Mitchell House
Albany Highway, Mount Barker
(opposite the Tourist Bureau)
Ph: (08) 9851 1892

Opening Hours:
Sundays

St Werburgh's Chapel
St Werburgh's Road, Mount Barker
Opening Hours:
7 days a week
10.30am to 4pm

Mt Barker Railway Station
Albany Highway, Mount Barker
Constructed in 1923 and now houses the Mt Barker Visitor Centre

St Werburgh's Road
Winter in Mount Barker is graced by these beautiful wattle trees

Horse Racing
During November to April the Mt Barker Turf Club hosts a number of events for the racing enthusiast.

Mt Barker Hill Lookout/TV Tower
Above is the view across to the Porongurups from Mt Barker Hill. The hill also has the tallest TV tower in the southern hemisphere.

Porongurup Ranges
Located approximately 20kms east of Mt Barker. Spectacular views are a reward for taking one of the walking trails to the top of the Ranges.

Mout Barker Tv Tower
This TV tower is the tallest in the southern hemisphere. The view from the top of Mount Barker Hill, where the tower is located, are Spectacular.

St Werburgh's Tourist Drive
This is a lovely drive through hills and dales, local vineyards and historical places of interest. Above is one of the beautiful autumn trees you'll find on this drive.

Banner images by Rob Olver

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