What to find in and around Kojonup

About Kojonup:

Visit the Kojonup visitors centre for all the information you require on Kojonup.

Nestling in the rural heartland of the Great Southern region, historic Kojonup is more than just a gateway to the beautiful South West. Settled over one and a half centuries ago, the town still bears all the trademarks of a traditional country settlement, with its historic buildings.

Today Kojonup is a thriving country town, proud of its heritage but looking to the future. Located on the Albany Highway, running directly from Perth to the historic port of Albany, Kojonup is just a two hour drive from Perth, and a short 160km from Albany.

At the heart of Kojonup is the fresh water spring which first attracted Aborigines to the area for the freshwater and abundance of game. The name Kojonup has historical significance, referring to the "Kodja" or stone axe made by the Aborigines from the local stone (visit Kodja place web site). To discover more about local Indigenous heritage and culture, a visit to The Kodja Place is a must. Then came the European settlers to the town in 1837.
Overlooking the Spring is the old Military Barracks, constructed in 1845 and one of the oldest surviving military buildings in Western Australia.

Time your visit to coincide with the annual Wildflower Festival on the long weekend in September, and see Kojonup alive and awash in colourful wildflowers.

Take a guided walk out into the bush and enjoy traditional bush tucker. Indulge in some peaceful bird watching - you are bound to be rewarded by the sight of some rare, beautiful birds, including Rainbow Bee-eaters, Yellow Western Robin, Peregrine Falcons and Fan-tailed Cuckoos.

For wildlife lovers, a wide range of marsupials still live in the forest including kangaroos.

For those whose idea of relaxation is a tour of the bush on horseback, water skiing on Lake Towerrinning or a leisurely round of golf, Kojonup has it all to offer, but if spectator sports are more your scene, why not time your visit to coincide with the annual Wandecla Polo and Polocrosse tournament - the largest tournament of its kind in Australia - or the Australia Day Picnic Races.

Where to eat and drink:

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Glenlossie Distillery & Restaurant

Caltex Restuarant

The Royal

Country Kitchen

The Commercial

 

Places of Interest In and Around Kojonup, the
Great Southern & South West :

In Kojonup you will find the visitors centre and Kodja Place, a must visit.
The centre is made up from 6 areas.

1. The visitor information centre
2. The Kodja Gallery
3. The story Place
4. Yoondi's Mia
5. The Rose Maze
6. Noongar Aboriginal Art & Craft Gallery
   

The 'town walk trail' around Kojonup with plaques depicting each site of interest.
There are the Flora and Fauna Sanctuary and Reserves.
The historical Springs and Barracks.
The Potts memorial and bridge depicting the 'Kokoda Track' with 8 bronze plaques.

Around Kojonup you will find:

Lake Towerrinning.
Martup Reserve.
Boscabel Area Reserves
Cherry Tree Pool.

Further afield you will find:

Some 60 or so wines and vineyards around Frankland, Mt Barker, Porongurup, Denmark and Albany.
The Stirling Range National Park.
The Porongurup National Park.
A must is Whale World.
Tree Top Walk in the Valley of the Giants at Walpole.
The Dutch Windmill (the lily dutch windmill).
Yongergnow Australian Malleefowl Centre.
Tulips with a difference (Boyup Brook).
The Sandalwood Factory (Mt Romance).

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