Take a short leisurely drive on the picturesque South West Highway and enter the romantic yet little known weekend getaway that is the Ferguson Valley, situated just two hours from Perth and 15 minutes from Bunbury.
Once there, by way of spectacular rolling hills and patchwork fields of green, you'll be treated to the magnificent Ferguson scenery and natural beauty. Indulge in food, wine, art and adventure in this fast developing region. The Ferguson Valley has plenty to offer the whole of the family - the home of Gnomesville, the beautiful Wellington Discovery Forest and Wellington Dam, award winning wines and wineries, restaurants and picnic spots, resident artists and unique accommodation. There's something for everyone.
Formally established as a wine appellation in 1999 the Geographe Wine Region runs through the shires of Harvey, Collie, Dardanup, Donnybrook, Capel and Busselton and produces some of the best wine grapes going round – full fruit flavours that the winemakers lovingly craft into exciting wines.
There is a lot to do in the GEOGRAPHE WINE REGION - Explore the historic Yarloop Workshops, Go trout fishing and marroning on the new Harvey Dam, Sail the Geographe Bay, Swim with dolphins at Bunbury’s Dolphin Discovery Centre, Taste fine cheeses at Harvey Cheese, Camp and Canoe at Wellington dam, Dunk for apples at the Donnybrook Apple Festival, Sample fine food at Bull and Barrel Festival, Admire the views from the Ferguson Valley, Cycle the Collie Hills and Discover the underwater world at the Busselton Jetty and MUCH MORE.
From fabulous forests to pristine beaches there is an impressive range of natural attractions and plenty of fun for families and wine buffs.