Australind WA 6233 (Pop 10 000)

Australind is a picturesque SW corner town on Leschenault Estuary 164 km south of Perth. It was named by its founders blending both ‘Australia’ and ‘India’ to help bolster horse trading between the two countries. Today Australind is known for its excellent water sports & recreational activities covering an area of about 45 sq km with 20 parks and bustling Bunbury just 12 sw. Spring Fair (Nov).

Tourist Attractions & Info:
Pioneer Memorial, Old Coast Rd: site where first settlers’ landed (1840). St Nicholas Church, Paris Rd: thought to be Australia’s smallest church (3.6 m wide x 8.2 m long).

Nearby:
Leschenault Inlet (2 km south) features Peninsula Conservation Park popular for birdwatching (60 recorded species), spotting wildlife, camping, walking and cycling. Pioneer Cemetery (2 km north). Australind-Bunbury Tourist Drive spectacular coastal scenery.

Visitor Information Centre: Henton Cottage, cnr Old Coast & Paris Rds. Tel (08) 9796 0102.

Airport:
Busselton Regional Airport (BQB), Vasse Hwy, Yalyalup. Tel (08) 9781 0444. (54 km s-w).

Hospital:
South West Health Campus, cnr Bussell Hwy & Robertson Dr, Bunbury. Tel (08) 9722 1000. (12 km s-w).