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Welcome To Denmark Western Australia     

Denmark is a town and local government area located 423 km south-south-east of Perth, Western Australia. The population of the Shire of Denmark is approximately 5,200 (2008) and continuing to grow at a leisurely pace. Cosy cafés, exhibitions, wonderful wineries, walk trails, wildflowers and whale watching - with a range of accommodation offering features to suit every taste is just a few of the attractions Denmark WA has to offer.

Our Denmark Accommodation and Denmark attractions pages provide concise information on the many Accommodations available in the area which include Bed & Breakfast, Hotels, Motels, Villas, Houses, Chalets, Resorts and Caravan Park style accommodations.

Our Attraction pages provide concise information on the many Denmark Attractions available in the area. Denmark hosts world-class natural attractions, including the Valley of the Giants, home of the world famous Tree Top Walk, glorious beaches such as Greens Pool and Elephant Rocks, and wonderful wildflowers, birds and whale watching. Denmark has a range of activities and attractions for young and old, some of Australia's finest wineries, arts and crafts, tours and cruises, and much more.

The Shire of Denmark is situated on the south coast of Western Australia, about 50 km west of Albany and the urban township of Denmark is located on the banks of the Denmark River, which flows into the Wilson Inlet, which is also seasonally connected to the Southern Ocean. The major part of the Denmark Shire consists of bush land and wilderness. The 100 km long coast line has over 15 beaches, surrounded by dunes, rocks and cliffs.

For many years Denmark was a typical rural town with mainly timber milling, orcharding, beef cattle and dairy farming. A suitable combination of soil and climate later attracted wine growers, which resulted in an important wine industry, although tourism has become the fastest growing business in Denmark. Apart from blue gum plantations for wood chips supply to Japan, Denmark has no heavy industry.

There is some commercial fishing, with only a few family-retained licenses being held, most have their own private launchings and fish distributing contacts as Denmark also has no harbour. Salmon fishing just outside of Denmark to the West still exists during the months of the Salmons migratory run up the coast.

Denmark is a costal neighbor of Albany and is one of the five subregions of Great Southern. It is marginally wetter and cooler than Albany, but the differences are not of any significant magnitude. As one moves north away from the coast, the ocean influence lessens; there is also a series of steep hills and valleys before you emerge onto the rolling slopes of the Great Southern region proper. While there is some north-south variation, the climate is broadly similar to Albany; the varieties being grown and the wine styles are also similar.

The mild climate, the restfulness, the space and the wonders of nature make Denmark a popular tourist destination. Nature lovers like Denmark for its pristine beaches, walk trails, undulating landscape, tall trees and wildflowers. The environment and most especially the National Parks are carefully monitored and managed and all beaches are well looked after.

The Tree Top Walk in the Valley of the Giants near Nornalup in the west part of the Shire of Denmark helps to understand the majesty of the Karri Forest.

Denmark is in the heart of the Rainbow Coast which is a tourist region name for this section of the south coast. In 2007 Denmark opened a Visitor Centre in a totally new set-up. It is an interpretive centre, where guests can get information about things to be seen and make bookings. The centre has a shop, an art gallery and a wine and food room where visitors will find ample information about the wineries and eateries in Denmark and about local produce. The centre also has a woodturner's workshop, where demonstrations are given.

 

Entertainment Acts hitting WA Shores

day on the green Sandalford Winery is the place to be when it comes to experiencing massive international acts. Last season's Day on the Green series saw unforgettable performances by Leonard Cohen, Alicia Keys and many more. In the coming months there are so many exciting acts to be announced and we can't wait to host more of the world's great artists in such a stunning venue. Sandalford creates the perfect atmosphere for a wonderful night under the stars.

 

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