Augusta Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse showing a lighthouse
Explore a surreal limestone cave or discover stunning cliff views and wilderness areas as you bushwalk near this coastal town.

Augusta is a picturesque town overlooking the peaceful Hardy Inlet. Book a charter to see whales in the Indian Ocean or visit a historic working lighthouse. This small town is known for some of the most beautiful coastal scenery in Western Australia. Admire striking beaches, magnificent limestone caves and vast forest areas as you discover the region. The small town is just a short drive from other great destinations on the southwest coast, such as Margaret River Wine Region and Hamelin Bay.

Take a self-guided tour of one of Australia’s tallest mainland lighthouses, Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse. Climb more than 170 steps to reach the top and admire extraordinary views of the Indian Ocean and surrounding wilderness areas. Sightings of migrating whales are common between June and August.

The Augusta Historical Museum preserves the rich history of Augusta and the Margaret River region. This excellent museum features photographs, books and artefacts relating to the town’s settlement in 1830. See commemorative china, relics recovered from local shipwrecks and a vast range of other historical items.

Find stunning scenic views on the 135-kilometre (84-mile) Cape to Cape Track. This long-distance bushwalking trail stretches between the lighthouses of Cape Naturaliste and Cape Leeuwin, along the Leeuwin-Naturaliste Ridge. Admire picturesque coastal and forest scenery as you make your way along the track.

Jewel Cave contains one of the largest straw stalactites in any show cave in the world. Notice the vast network of stalactites and helictites as you move through the cave. These impressive natural structures can take thousands of years to form. Jewel Cave hosts guided tours and features an interpretative area, a café and a gift shop.

Augusta is located approximately 316 kilometres (196 miles) south of Perth and just 43 kilometres (27 miles) from Margaret River on the south coast of Western Australia.

Visit Augusta for a wealth of outdoor activities and some of the most attractive coastal views in Western Australia.

Augusta Escape
Augusta Escape
3.5 out of 5
78 Blackwood Avenue, Augusta, WA
Stay at this apartment in Augusta. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Augusta Historical Museum and Donavan Street Bushland are ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (80 reviews)
"Very tidy and clean spacious quiet unit close to all amenities in the town. Parking at the door, fast internet, effective cooling/heating and effortless check in/out. Highly recommending."

Reviewed on 24 Apr 2024

Augusta Escape
Turner Holiday Park
Turner Holiday Park
3.5 out of 5
1 Blackwood Ave, Augusta, WA
Stay at this chalet in Augusta. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Augusta Mini Golf and Augusta Historical Museum are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (13 reviews)
"Beautiful location with river views. Walking distance to the ocean and town."

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2021

Turner Holiday Park
Alouarn Apartments
Alouarn Apartments
3 out of 5
90 Blackwood Ave, Augusta, WA
Stay at this apartment in Augusta. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities and dressing gowns. Popular attractions Augusta Historical Museum and Donavan Street Bushland ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
Luxury feeling in this gorgeous apartment!
"Absolutely magnificent spartmemt. Luxury in every little detail. The best place we rented during our 2 month trip. Spotlessly clean and design all over. Improvement could be done regarding: Communication. Had to contact the owners myself the day before, when I hadn’t received any information regarding ..."

Reviewed on 15 Mar 2024

Alouarn Apartments
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Augusta Escape
Augusta Escape
3.5 out of 5
78 Blackwood Avenue, Augusta, WA
Stay at this apartment in Augusta. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Augusta Historical Museum and Donavan Street Bushland are ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (80 reviews)
"Very tidy and clean spacious quiet unit close to all amenities in the town. Parking at the door, fast internet, effective cooling/heating and effortless check in/out. Highly recommending."

Reviewed on 24 Apr 2024

Augusta Escape
Turner Holiday Park
Turner Holiday Park
3.5 out of 5
1 Blackwood Ave, Augusta, WA
Stay at this chalet in Augusta. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Augusta Mini Golf and Augusta Historical Museum are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (13 reviews)
"Beautiful location with river views. Walking distance to the ocean and town."

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2021

Turner Holiday Park
Alouarn Apartments
Alouarn Apartments
3 out of 5
90 Blackwood Ave, Augusta, WA
Stay at this apartment in Augusta. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities and dressing gowns. Popular attractions Augusta Historical Museum and Donavan Street Bushland ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
Luxury feeling in this gorgeous apartment!
"Absolutely magnificent spartmemt. Luxury in every little detail. The best place we rented during our 2 month trip. Spotlessly clean and design all over. Improvement could be done regarding: Communication. Had to contact the owners myself the day before, when I hadn’t received any information regarding ..."

Reviewed on 15 Mar 2024

Alouarn Apartments
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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don't think we will ever be back, not exciting