Sport and Recreation
People are attracted to the South West for its
great climate, affordable housing, well-developed health and
educational facilities and business and work
opportunities.
It’s an outdoor life. People like to go
hiking through the majestic forests, take their children to the
beach or go fishing.
Some prefer a tour of the world-famous wineries
or surfing rugged coastline. Summer nights are ideal for outdoor
barbecues.
Bunbury is also world-famous for its friendly
dolphins, which delight thousands of visitors every year who swim
with them at Koombana Beach.
And for those who enjoy sport, there are
high-quality golf courses, yacht clubs, and racing
tracks.
Most towns have their own recreation centres for
indoor sports like basketball, netball and volleyball and their own
swimming pools.
Outside there are playing fields for sports like
hockey, cricket, soccer and Australian Rules football.
There are facilities for thoroughbred horse
racing and pacing and for motorsports.
Climate
The South West has a typically Mediterranean
climate with dry summer months and high rainfall during
winter.
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