The Southwest

The Southwest is a biodiversity hotspot that includes the Mediterranean forests, woodlands, and scrub ecoregions of Western Australia.

Western Australia's South West region covers about 24,000 square kilometres. It comprises the area south of the Peel region and west of the Heartlands and Great Southern regions. To the South and West the region is bordered by the Indian Ocean. This beautiful corner of the continent boasts a rugged coastline, caves, wineries, and very good surfing.