Backpacking Denmark
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HEAD TO WILLIAM BAY NATIONAL PARK TO EXPLORE THE STUNNING COASTLINE: Photo courtesy of Tourism Western Australia
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THERE ARE SOME NEARBY PRISTINE WHITE SANDY BEACHES, GREAT FOR SWIMMING, SURFING OR JUST SOAKING UP THE SUNSHINE: Photo courtesy of Tourism Western Australia
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CHECK OUT THE MAGNIFICENT TINGLE FOREST ON THE VALLEY OF THE GIANTS TREE TOP WALK: Photo courtesy of Tourism Western Australia
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Denmark Highlights
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There are some nearby pristine sandy beaches, excellent for swimming, snorkelling, surfing, or just soaking up the sunshine.
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Great place to spot migrating Southern Right and Humpback Whales from July until the end of October.
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Check out Green's Pool in William Bay National Park, which is famous for its turquoise and green waters, stunning white sandy beaches, which are edged by granite boulders. This area is perfect for swimming, snorkelling, relaxing or exploring the granite rocks.
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Try the Valley of the Giants Tree Tops walk, a 600 metre long tree top walk that rises up to 38 metres above the forest where you can view the canopy of the magnificent tingle forest.
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The Bibbulmun Track, which is one of Australia's great long distance walk trails, passes through this region. It stretches nearly 1000 kilometres from the Perth Hills through the heart of the scenic South West to Albany. The Walpole to Denmark section of the track offers walkers more of a wilderness experience for camping out.
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Visit some of the nearby wineries and cellar doors to try some excellent local wines.
About Denmark
Population 5,000
Located on the banks of the beautiful Denmark River, this small town is where the tall trees meet the ocean. The timber industry was why Denmark was established, as the town use to supply timber for goldfield development. Today the town relies mainly upon tourism and has some great natural features to offer people. The town is surrounded by beautiful coastal scenery, karri forests, stunning white beaches, clear ocean blue waters, and spectacular limestone headlands.
There is plenty to do in and around Denmark, you can surf or swim at the great beaches, explore William Bay National Park, visit nearby wineries, trek through the granite formations of the Porongurup Range and view many species of flora and wildlife, or just enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of the town.
The town itself offers a good range of shopping and services. Denmark is also the town with the World's Largest Barometer, which is The Bert Bolle Barometer, located at the Denmark Visitor Centre.
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