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What do a historical timber town, one of Australia's most beautiful beaches and WA's best bakery have in common? They are all located in the beautiful south coast town of Denmark. With so many natural wonders already on its doorstep, Denmark is rapidly adding to its long list of things to do, drink, eat and see. If you haven't been back in the past few years, it's time to fill up the car or refuel the plane, pack your bathers and walking boots and head down south.

The Denmark Visitor Centre has marvelous resources for travelers to the area and it should be your first stop. A suggested self-guided walk around Denmark is available, as well as guide maps for walks along some of the most spectacular coastal sections of the Bibbulmun Track.

As well as the new Visitor Centre, Denmark prides itself on the number of business and services available to the traveling public including a half dozen coffee shops, two bakeries, two/three super markets, two hotels/taverns, two news agents, a number of restaurants plus heaps of wineries within short driving distance of town.

Forrest Hills Vinyard offers quality meals in a stunning setting. Then there is Howard Park and Madfish Wines (recently the venue for the John Butler concert with 3000 people attending), West Cape Howe, The Lake House, Rickety Gate, Harewood Estate, and more. Harewood Estate and Forrest Hills were recently named in the top 10 national "Dark Horses" wineries in James Halliday's Australian Wine Companion 2007, and The Lake House was described by wine critic Ray Jordan as "one of the prettiest cellar doors anywhere in the world".

The Denmark Bakery entered the Perth Royal Show for the first time in 2007 and and won first prize for its vanilla slice, and a total of 22 ribbons saw it lay claim to being the best bakery in WA.

While cafes, restaurants, fine wines and a plethora of charming luxury accommodation provide good reasons to visit the area, there is no more beautiful place to visit on a warm summer afternoon than Green's Pool. Whether you choose to walk along the beach, take a swim in the sheltered bay, scramble over the nearby Elephant Rocks or just sit and watch the waves crashing along the magnificent coastline, Green's Pool is a must-see.

Denmark has long been recognised for its natural beauty. These days there is a lot more on offer to the traveler. But don't tell too many people, the locals enjoy the quite tranquility of the area!

Contacts:

Taxi: 08 9848 2295
Car Rental: 08 9848 2146
Tourist Office: 08 9848 2055 or www.Denmark.com.au
Gumnuts B&B: 08 9848 1550 (airport pickup available)

Denmark Airfield Information:

Location: 2nm NE of Denmark town
Facilities: Bitumen parking area, terminal building with toilets, drinking water and telephone
Surface: Bitumen
Dimensions: 09/27, 1204 meters length, slight slope up to the east
Lighting: PAL airfield lighting 120.6, PAPI on both ends
Owner: Owned and maintained by the Denmark Shire Council, 08 9848 0300
(Use the Denmark Airfield button on the main page for a diagram and further information about Denmark Airfield)