Greenbushes WA 6254
Pic: Blackwood Road, 1920

Greenbushes is situated 247 km south of Perth in the state's SW corner. This fascinating old mining town boasts WA’s first metal-producing mine (1888) which is still in production. Today Greenbushes is the world’s largest tantalum producer and also relies on its farming timber and tourism industries. Tours of the mine and timber mill available.

Accommodation:
Greenbushes has a couple of hotels. Visitor Information Centre: 154 Hampton St, Bridgetown. Tel (08) 9761 1740 or 1800 777 140.

Airports:
Busselton Regional Airport (BQB), Vasse Hwy, Yalyalup. Tel (08) 9781 0444. (104 km west); Perth Airport (PER), 2 George Wiencke Drive, Perth Airport. Tel (08) 9478 8888. (250 km north).

Hospital:
Bridgetown Hospital, Peninsula Rd. Tel (08) 9782 1222. (17 km south).