Shire of Harvey district, Western Australia, Australia

Places to visit near Binningup

Binningup is a town in Shire of Harvey district, Western Australia, Australia, home to about 1,205 people. Within 50 km by road there are 60 places to visit — 21 wildlife, forests & gardens, 17 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 6 beaches & coast and 9 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Leschenault Estuary (16 km), Lake Preston (22 km) and St Patrick’s Cathedral (26 km).

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Binningup at a glance

Location
Shire of Harvey district, Western Australia, Australia
Population
about 1,205
Coordinates
33.1483° S, 115.6952° E
Places within 50 km
60 (5 must-see)
Best time to visit
November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs

Top places to visit near Binningup

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Binningup

80 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Binningup. The closest is Unnamed WA40564 Nature Reserve (7 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Binningup

40 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Binningup. The closest is Lake Josephine (6 km); the best-known is Leschenault Estuary (16 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Beaches & coast near Binningup

34 beaches & coast within 100 km of Binningup. The closest is Binningup Beach (1 km). Best time: october to march.

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Forts & heritage near Binningup

18 forts & heritage within 100 km of Binningup. The closest is Henton Cottage (18 km). Best time: october to february.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Binningup

13 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Binningup. The closest is Harvey Estuary (64 km). Best time: september to february.

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Museums near Binningup

6 museums within 100 km of Binningup. The closest is Leschenault Inlet Eco Museum (21 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Binningup

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 98 km on the road.

  1. Start in Binningup
  2. 6 km Lake Josephine · lake, Shire of Harvey
  3. 16 km Lake Preston · beach, Shire of Harvey
  4. 22 km Binningup Beach · beach, Shire of Harvey
  5. 26 km St Patrick’s Cathedral · church, City of Bunbury
  6. 12 km Leschenault Estuary · lake, Shire of Harvey
  7. 16 km Back to Binningup

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Binningup by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2180Unnamed WA40564 Nature Reserve (7 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1740Lake Josephine (6 km)
    Beaches & coast634Binningup Beach (1 km)
    Forts & heritage918Henton Cottage (18 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves013Harvey Estuary (64 km)
    Museums36Leschenault Inlet Eco Museum (21 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints06Needes Hill (73 km)
    Churches15St Patrick’s Cathedral (26 km)
    Parks15Anzac Park (26 km)
    Waterfalls25Aquila Falls (37 km)
    Caves01Calgardup Cave (96 km)

    Binningup: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Binningup?

    Leschenault Estuary (lake, about 16 km), Binningup Beach (beach, about 1 km), Lake Preston (beach, about 22 km), St Patrick’s Cathedral (church, about 26 km), Lake Josephine (lake, about 6 km), Myalup Beach (beach, about 6 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Binningup?

    60 places on Spotwander: 21 wildlife, forests & gardens, 17 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 6 beaches & coast, 9 forts & heritage, 3 museums.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Binningup?

    Unnamed WA40564 Nature Reserve, about 7 km by road; Gwalia Nature Reserve (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Binningup?

    Lake Josephine, about 6 km by road; Leschenault Estuary (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Binningup?

    Binningup Beach, about 1 km by road; Myalup Beach (6 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Binningup?

    Start in Binningup, visit Lake Josephine, then Lake Preston, then Binningup Beach, then St Patrick’s Cathedral, then Leschenault Estuary, and drive back — about 98 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Binningup?

    November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Towns near Binningup

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Binningup’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Binningup on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.