Denmark is located in the south west of Western Australia just 400 kilometers south of the capital Perth. Denmark offers an exciting variety of holiday accommodation, action and adventure, a vast panorama of natural wonders, and a growing food and wine region.
Accessible by road and air, Denmark's popular appeal is the natural attractions and year-round mild climate. The rugged coastline beautiful beaches, inlets, rivers, national parks, and towering karri forests offers visitors unforgettable scenery and plenty of activities. Denmark is also nearby to the Valley of the Giants Tree Top Walk.
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To plan your Denmark holiday contact the Denmark Visitor Centre for information and assistance.
Denmark Town
The tranquil rural town of Denmark is located on the banks of the beautiful Denmark River 45 minutes drive west of Albany on the southern coast. The first European explorer to the area named the river after his friend, Dr Alexander Denmark, an English naval surgeon.
With a population of just over 5 000 Denmark offers a wide range of shopping and services. Denmark has a great diversity of population, making for a huge variety of interests and occupations.
Denmark has a district hospital, dental surgeries, schools, churches, supermarkets, general stores, restaurants, coffee shops, newsagents, clothing stores, computer shops, lawyers, settlement agents, real estate agents, hairdressers, jewellers, butchers, bakers, accountants, and so on. For maps and brochures contact the Denmark Visitor Centre.
The main local industries include, tourism, viticulture, horticulture, beef/dairy/sheep/pig/tree farming, cottage industries and agriculture.
Denmark is the town of the World's Largest Barometer, which is The Bert Bolle Barometer, top attraction of the Denmark Visitor Centre. Access is FREE!
Denmark was awarded the title of Australia’s Tidiest Town in 1998.
Natural Attractions
Natural Attractions Travelling 30 kilometres west of Denmark Town, are the Denmark farming, fishing and former timber milling hamlets, Bow Bridge, Nornalup, Peaceful Bay. The Valley of the Giants Tree Top Walk in the Walpole-Nornalup National Park is also nearby.
Off Peaceful bay into Ficifolia Road, travel through one square kilometre of natural growth Red Flowering Gum, Corymbia ficifolia. At the end of this road is Conspicuous Cliff, and a spectacular look out for whale watching! Then into the Nornalup Wilderness area, canoe on the Frankland River, where you can fish and take a bush walk around Circular Pool.
Wildflowers and Wildlife
Denmark countryside is adorned with wildflowers in season and teeming with wildlife. The Denmark area has a diverse blend of forest-clad cliffs, wetlands and lazy coves, and crescent-shaped bays rich with marine life, including dolphins and seals. Along the coastline are many lookout platforms from which whales can be seen playing. In the forest are built up walkways and undercover gas barbeque and picnic areas.
History Culture and the Arts
The Denmark environment, history and culture has inspired prominence in the Arts. Exceptionally talented artists, artisans and craftspeople work in wood, clay, glass, metal, bead and textiles, woodturning, carving, cabinetry and furniture, sculpting, potting, quilting, painting, writing, photography and more. Displaying these artworks are many Galleries, shops, festivals and gatherings promoting and showcasing the artistic cultural diversity. Many workshops and festivals are held to promote and celebrate the Arts; theatre, movie production, open gardens, music, wildflower and food festivals are among some of the events in the district.
The Denmark wine region offers delightful premium wines produced from vineyards set amidst the area's natural beauty. The fine, high quality local wines have distinct recognisable regional characteristics. There are cellar door operations, with a variety of associated attractions including gardens, picnic areas, barbecue facilities and restaurants.
Indulge in the cuisine made famous by the freshest local produce - the fruits, fish, marron, home-grown meats and dairy product. You'll find there is something for everyone at the Denmark Community Market, held on alternate Sundays (see Events calendar for dates or check http://market.dwalc.org.au) at the Scout Hall in Brazier Street. Whether you are looking for fresh local fruit and vegetables, a gift for someone special, a chance to watch local musicians perform, or just catching up with some of the locals, you will enjoy the fun and friendly atmosphere of the market. Denmark's freshest local produce is available at the Albany Farmers Market every Saturday morning
Animal, bird and reptile parks, boating activities on the placid Denmark River, canoe hire on the majestic Frankland at Nornalup, a historical museum, maze, puzzle shop, berry farms, a cheese factory, four wheel drive, winery tours, and many wonderful walk trails (including the Bibbulmun Track) are some of the attractions and activities you can enjoy in Denmark. The ever popular Denmark Markets attract people from far and wide to enjoy a day browsing amongst unusual and interesting stalls, listen to musical entertainment and absorb the unique local ambience.
To plan your holiday adventure contact the Denmark Visitor Centre 08 9848 2055 or submit your enquiry using the Contact Us form.
