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Rainbow Coast in Western Australia stretches from Windy Harbour
in the west, to Hopetown at the eastern edge of the Fitzgerald
River National Park. See the map below
to get your bearings. It is called the Rainbow Coast because
of the abundance of Rainbows which are seen along the coastline.
With over a dozen National Parks and Reserves, the Rainbow
Coast encompasses an international biosphere reserve with
species of plants and animals which you will find no where
else in the world.
The Bibbulmun Track, one of the world's great
long distance walk trails, stretches from Kalamunda in the
Perth Hills to Albany in the heart of the Rainbow Coast.
The areas which are represented on this site
include the Albany Region
(Western Australia's first settlement), Denmark
Region (astride the Wilson Inlet) and the Walpole
Region (set amongst Trees and National Parks).
While visiting the coast, please be responsible
for your environmental footprint. This website promotes conscious
tourism.
  Don't
be fooled by the name! The yearly average rainfall along the
coast is the same as Perth and Broome. (Australian
Beureau of Meterology) The name comes from the angle
of the sun as it hits the rain coming off the Great Southern
Ocean.
Located on the South Coast of Western Australia,
it is in one of the most temperate parts of the state. Click
here for a larger Map of the
Rainbow Coast. |
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Coast has it all:
- white sandy beaches
- ancient forests
- native bush land
- adventure trails
- wide rivers
- wildflowers
& whales
Essentials
Visiting the Rainbow
Coast?
Make sure to visit the Guides for
Accommodation, Places to Visit and Eat, Wineries, Wellness
and The Arts.
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Useful Information:
This website provides all types of useful information about visiting
the regions.
Experience:
- bush walking along the Bibbulmun Track
- wine tasting
- diving & snorkeling
- swimming
- boating & canoeing
- horse riding
- whale watching
- 4 wheel driving
- fishing & camping
- cycling
- rock climbing
- hang gliding
- and relaxing...
The Western Australian Pelican, flying.
How beautiful! >> |
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| Albany is the hub of
the region and is Western Australia's first settlement. Explore
the ancient rocks, waterways and beaches... |
Denmark is in the
centre of the Rainbow Coast at the mouth of the Denmark River
above the Wilson Inlet, the home of the black swan... |
Surrounded by National Parks, Walpole
is at the western end of the coast, offering forest walks, spiraling
rivers, giant tingle trees and more... |
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this website: |
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The Guides are
a way for you to find a selection of local products
and services: Arts, Nurture, Stay, Visit, Wine. |
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The Keys for
Albany,
Denmark
and Walpole
lists the amenities at each place you wish to explore. |
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There are many maps on this website. Start by visiting
the Rainbow Coast Map
to see exactly where we are in Western Australia. |
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Videos indicates that
the page you are visiting includes a docu-video. Click
on the videos themselves to PLAY, or visit our documentary
page to watch all the videos. |
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Regional
Weather includes links to current regional weather
information. |
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Seasons
change with the moon and rain, and then, of course,
there's climate change... Wildflowers
Whales
and Wind. |
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Why is it called the Rainbow
Coast?
Well, it's perfectly placed. The angle of the sun in relation to
this southern coast of Western Australia
is less than 42 degrees above the horizon (especially in winter).
So when the sun shines from the north on the rain that comes off
the water from the south, you see Rainbows
throughout the day! (mostly in winter when it's raining, of course)
 This
website is a virtual resource for visitors to the area offering
the chance to explore the region in an up close and personal way.
It is also a way for locals to share their home with their friends
and families.
We were so taken with the beauty of the
place that we created this website. |
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What people say about the Rainbow
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| THE EXPERIENCE:
"A Canadian friend of ours visited down those parts a
month ago and said its the closest thing to heaven aside from
where he's from in the Kootenanys that he's seen anywhere
in Australia." ~ S.T., Jarrahdale, WA |
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| THE WEBSITE:
"The new Rainbow Coast website just blew us away............
WOW! What an incredible and detailed account of all that is
available for adventure in the south-west. It is amazing to
visualize you guys there at all those locations... so much
beauty to be shared. This is certainly a valuable and exciting
creation for everyone living in the region and for those visiting.
The layout is so easy and fresh to use and the photography
is stunning .....it is almost like you are there........wow.
Congratulations on this amazing creation and where it is leading
and how it will be unfolding for you and your community."
~ J & P, online visitors from Mulimbimby NSW |
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"Someday we'll find it, the Rainbow
connection, the lovers, the dreamers and me.
All of us under it's spell, we know that it's probably magic."
~ Kermit the Frog (Jim Henson) The
Muppet Movie
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