Cranbrook WA 6321

Description

Set against the backdrop of Western Australia's only mountain range, Cranbrook is your gateway to the beautiful biodiversity of Stirling Range National Park and the vineyards of Frankland Wine Region.replacenewlinereplacenewlineThree hours south east of Perth, or just over an hour north of Albany, Cranbrook is located in the Great Southern Region, in the heart of a rich agricultural farming area.replacenewlinereplacenewlineJust 10 kilometres from the Stirling Range National Park, it's an excellent base for exploring this scenic, which is home to some of Australia's most unique flora and fauna, including over 100 species of birds, more than 1,500 varieties of plants and many dazzling and delicate orchids. Look out for wedge tail eagles, kangaroos, wallabies and, if you're visiting in spring, 350 species of vivid wildflowers, many unique to the area.replacenewlinereplacenewlineThe jagged peaks of the Stirling Range stretch for 65 kilometres from east to west, with Bluff Knoll the highest peak at 1,095 metres. Challenge yourself to the six kilometre return climb, or choose from the many mountain hiking and bushwalking trails that crisscross the national park. You'll find plenty of picturesque picnic and barbeque spots when you're in need of some refreshment.