If you missed the whale watching in Dunsborough, humpback and southern right whales can often be spotted close to the shore in Flinders Bay. Or you can jump aboard a morning tour from Augusta (June to September) for memorable encounters. In under two hours from Augusta, you’ll reach the premium cool-climate wine region of Pemberton – the perfect stop for lunch and dinner. The best forest vantage points can be found by venturing up Pemberton's climbing trees. Originally used as fire lookouts in the 1940s, the largest (known as the Gloucester Tree) stands at 61 metres. Nearby, the dense forests and pretty waterways of Beedelup and Warren national parks offer another great opportunity to wander the Bibbulmun Track or cycle the Munda Biddi.