Cranbrook
Cranbrook town site is situated on the fringe of the Western Australian wheat-belt and is the gateway to the Stirling Range National Park. Located on the Great Southern Highway, where it meets the Albany Highway, 91km from Albany, 330km from Perth and 41km from Mount Barker. Frankland River 40km west, home to wineries and olive groves is the other major town site in the Shire of Cranbrook.
Town site population 280 (2006 censes)
Local Attractions
* Sukey Hill Lookout Located 5km east of the Cranbrook townsite, off the Salt River Road. Take advantage of the view to the salt lakes to the north and east, farmlands to the west and panoramic view of the Stirling Range to the South. The area is abundant in wildflowers in spring.
* Stirling Range National Park http://parks.dpaw.wa.gov.au/park/stirling-range
Stirling Range National Park 25km east of the Cranbrook townsite, encloses the only major mountain range with in the southern half of Western Australia. The rugged peaks, which rise to more than 1000 metres above sea level, feature stark cliff faces, sheltered gullies, magnificent views and a rich diversity of unique and colourful wildflowers. The park is one of the world’s most important areas for flora with 1500 species, many of which grow nowhere else, packed within its boundaries.
* Frankland River Wine Experience http://www.franklandriverregion.com.au
Hire the Shire of Cranbrook & Lotteries WA Community Bus and explore the Frankland River award winning wineries and olive groves. The following wineries located 40km west of Cranbrook townsite are open daily 10am - 4pm (check public holidays)
* Alkoomi Winery
* Bobtail Ridge
* Frankland Estate
* Ferngrove
* Trevelen Farm (North of Cranbrook townsite on Albany Hwy appointment only ph 9826 1052)
* Lake Poorrarecup
Lake Poorrarecup with its white sandy shore and clear water is the largest lake in the Cranbrook Shire, located 35km west of the Cranbrook townsite. Swimming, boating, canoeing, waterskiing and sailing are just some of the diversions available to pass the time away at this beautiful lake.
Community Bus Hire see above link to Shire of Cranbrook or ph 9826 1008
Accommodation
Hotel Style;
* Cranbrook Hotel
7 Rooms & 5 self contained units
Phone 08 9826 1002
* Bluebell Cottage Apartment
1 self contained apartment
www.stayz.com.au/accommodation/wa/great-southern/cranbrook/164161
* Kendenup Lodge & Cottages (26km)
8 Lodge rooms & 4 self contained cottages
4½ star
www.kendenup.com
* Valley Views Motel Mount Barker (41km)
20 units & 5 chalets
3½ star
www.valley-views.com.au
* Plantagenet Hotel Mount Barker (41km)
Phone 08 9851 1008
* The Barker Hotel Mount Barker (41km)
www.thebarkerhotel.com.au
* Tambellup Hotel (35km)
Phone 08 9825 1010
Bed & Breakfast / Farm Stays;
* P and B Slater Bed & Breakfast
Luxury Accommodation
pbslater@iinet.net.au
* Railway Cottage Accommodation
1 self contained cottage
Phone 0427 261 090
* Big Bear & Wolf Chalets Kendenup (26km)
3 Self contained chalets
www.bigbirdwolfchalets.com
* Ferngrove Cottages Frankland River (40km)
4 self contained chalets
www.ferngrove.com.au
* Alkoomi Chalets Frankland River (40km)
2 self contained chalets
www.alkoomi.com.au
* Garrity Street Bed & Breakfast Tambellup (35km)
Phone 08 9825 1009 or 08 9825 1182
Caravan Park;
* Cranbrook Caravan Park
26 powered bays
1 park home & 1 chalet
Tenting Area 50 tents (0.2ha)
Phone 0429 942 825
* Cranbrook Golf Club
Tenting Area
Minimal facilities toilet only
Phone 08 9825 8233
* Lake Nunijup (25km)
Tenting area only
Free accommodation
Minimal facilities toilet only
* Lake Poorrarecup (35km)
Tenting area only
Free accommodation
Minimal facilities toilet only
* Frankland River Caravan Park (40km)
12 powered bays
Tenting Area
Phone 0428 302 489
* Mount Barker Caravan Park (41km)
www.mtbarkercp.com.au
* Tambellup Caravan Park (35km)
Phone 9825 3555 or 0488 012172
* Mount Trio Caravan Park (50km)
mttrio.com.au
Fuel Stations
· 24 hour self-serve fuel station (Caltex) located in the Cranbrook Town site
. Tenterden Top Up (Closed Sun) located in Tenterden Albany Hwy (10km)
· 4 service stations located in Mount Barker (41km)