Northcliffe

Northcliffe is located amongst exquisite karri forests and perfectly positioned for exploring the Southern Forests and the nearby D’Entrecasteaux and Shannon National Parks. Visitors to Northcliffe will delight in the natural beauty of the area as it abounds with unique flora and fauna, much of it found nowhere else in the world. Shannon National Park is set in some of the most magnificent karri country in Western Australia. The park covers the entire basin of the Shannon River, from its headwaters to the Southern Ocean. It covers 53,500 hectares and includes old growth and regrowth karri forests and biologically-rich heath and wetlands.

The name of the town was selected by the Premier in honour of Viscount Northcliffe.

Popular recreational activities include fishing for salmon, mountain biking and bushwalking along the many pleasant tracks that follow the picturesque coastline or wind through majestic karri forests. There are four excellent mountain bike tracks that traverse the Northcliffe karri forests. Energetic visitors will also enjoy the 187 metre climb up the granite outcrop that forms Mount Chudalup. The views across the forests are well worth the extra effort.

Scenic drives are also very popular and offer outstanding photographic opportunities for the captivating coastline and the national parks. In season, you may be lucky enough to spot humpback and southern right whales and seals from cliff tops and lookout points such as Point D’Entrecasteaux.