Best of the South West

This is a little section dedicated to our region, the South West of WA and all the tops things it has to offer!

COOL SHOPS

 

Tinderbox

The Tinderbox in Balingup is a small, earthy business based on herbalism. Each product has been created with herbs and all beautifully packaged in recyclable containers. Many are packaged in blue glass; which is the most healing and protective colour for vessels containing fragile botanicals.  Every botanically-based product is hand-made in small batches and use organic products are used wherever possible. Tinderbox skincare products are absolutely not tested on animals, nor are any animal-derived ingredients used.  www.cheekyherbs.com

 

 

Gelato Buonissimo

Gelota Buonissimo on Queen Street in Busselton, makes delightful authentic italian gelato, served in either cones or cups and while they taste fantastic the best part is most flavours are reduced fat or fat free and 90% sugar free! They also make coffee and a variety of delicious hot chocolate flavours along with selling other items such as chocolates and pastas.  Great place to pop into on a hot summers day.

 

 

The Ballingup Bronze Gallery and Cafe

The Balingup Bronze Gallery is an organic, vegetarian, gluten free treasure trove of delicious food with an ever changing menu.  They also stock a range of gluten-free products in their supermarket.  The giftshop has fine glassware, works from local and interstate artists and a selection of bronze pieces made in the foundry.  For more info check out www.balingupbronzegallery.com.au

 

Rusticana

Rusticana is located on Victoria Street in Bunbury and sells goods by the gram.  Exotic spices, Australian grown cofee, Italian cheeses and authentic pastas are just some of the products on sale.  For a full listing go to  www.rusticana.com.au

PLACES TO VISIT

 

Occy's Brewery

Occy's is a little brewery on 737 Bussell Hwy and has a fine selection of beers and food.  Perfect for a lazy afternoon with the big grassed area out the front and outdoor seating.

 Busselton Community Garden

Busselton Community Garden are a not for profit, incorporated body, who are in the process of constructing and managing a Community Garden, located in the Shire of Busselton, in Western Australia. The purpose of the garden is to provide a place for people to come together and grow their own fruit and vegetables, using only organic methods.

The garden is also a great way to improve your social network and learn more about organic gardening. For more info go to www.busseltoncommunitygarden.org.au

 Cape to Cape Track

The Cape to Cape Track runs for 135 km along the Leeuwin-Naturaliste Ridge between the lighthouses of the Cape Naturaliste and the Cape Leewin.  It takes in some spectacular scenery including rugged coastlines, beautiful forests and wildflowers in the spring and some fascinating geology and history.  Due to the various access points along the way, the track can be enjoyed in a variety of ways including short walks, day long hikes or the entire track can be done in 5 to 7 days.  For further details check out: www.capetocapetrack.com.au

 

 

 

Samudra Yoga and Surf Retreats

Found on Naturaliste Tce in Dunsborough, Samundra Shala offers a unique experience.  Join an Astanga yoga class, a raw food cooking class, go on a surf and yoga retreat or just enjoy the raw food cafe and organic clothing store.  Retreats can be customised and are also run in Byron Bay, Indonesia and the Maldives.  To find out more, check out: www.samudra.com.au