Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Augusta Historical Museum
(Blackwood Ave; adult/child $3/1.50;
MUSEUM
1-3pm)
Interesting local exhibits.
Blackwood River Houseboats
( 08-9758 0181;
www.blackwoodriverhouseboats.com.au
; Westbay)
Take care of your accommodation,
river cruise and fishing trip all at once with a houseboat holiday. They're easy to drive and
available for two-night/three-day hire (weekend $950 to $1600, midweek $700 to $1150)
or for weekly hire ($1900 to $2800).
HOUSEBOAT
CRUISES
Blackwood River
( Oct-May)
Operators running boat trips up the Blackwood River include
Absolutely Eco
River Cruises
(
08-9758 4003; cdragon@westnet.com.au; adult/child $30/10)
and
Miss Flinders
(
0409 377
809; adult/child $40/15)
.
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Sleeping & Eating
Baywatch Manor YHA
( 08-9758 1290;
www.baywatchmanor.com.au
; 9 Heppingstone View; dm $29, d with/without bathroom $93/73;
)
Clean, modern rooms with creamy brick walls and pieces of antique furniture.
There is a bay view from the deck and, in winter, a roaring fire in the communal lounge.
Some doubles have compact balconies.
HOSTEL
$
Hamelin Bay Holiday Park
OFFLINE MAP
CARAVAN PARK
$
( 08-9758 5540;
www.mronline.com.au/accom/hamelin
; Hamelin Bay West Rd; sites per 2 people $20-25, cabins
$80-180)
Absolute beachfront, northwest of Augusta, this secluded place gets very busy dur-
ing holiday times.
Best Western Georgiana Molloy
( 08-9758 1255;
www.augustaaccommodation.com.au
; 84 Blackwood Ave; r $130-165)
The decor is a little
dated, but these spacious, self- contained units are standout value, each with a small
garden area.
MOTEL
$$
Deckchair Gourmet
(Blackwood Ave; mains $7-16;
CAFE, DELI
$
)
Excellent coffee, delicious food and free wi-fi.
8.30am-4pm;