Augusta - Agus17 yallingup

Augusta - Agus17 yallingupBeauty and colour in the foreground at a treacherous spot on the coast at Cape Leeuwin. Augusta, found on the Southwest coast of WA where the Blackwood River eventually finds its way to Flinders Bay. It is also the closest town to Cape Leeuwin and its famous historic lighthouse, which is on the furthest Southwest corner of the continent. The coastline near Augusta was first sighted by European sailors in 1622 on the ship "Leeuwin" and the land was

This channel can sometimes have huge tidal surges on days of rough weather

found on the Southwest coast of WA where the Blackwood River eventually finds its way to Flinders Bay

the rugged swells can present plenty of danger for those that are not prepared

Tower section of Port Arthur prison in ruin but the brick and stone combination look amazing

Popular because of its beaches

The white sand and cystal clear waters are what attract many to the area

at Cape Leeuwin

A rush of water from recent rains has filled up this section of the Collie River

Injidup beach can be found

This location is also a lookout point for migrating whales that pass by in close range to the shoreline

and aquaculture as its main sources of economy

For those lucky enough between September and December Cape Naturaliste lookouts are the perfect vantage point for whale spotting