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Things to know about Geographe.
The Geographe region takes in the curve of land on Geographe Bay and extends inland through the Darling Range. The region is divided by several river valleys, which have deposited alluvial soils that are high in nutrient content. This area has long been recognised as some of the best farming land anywhere in Australia and many land owners have been in the area for generations. It is these conditions that in recent years have been recognised as essential for premium grape production, although the earliest vines were planted in the area as far back as the First World War, albeit very small plots. Yet the early vignerons had great foresight, as today some of the state’s most opulent wines are emerging from this exciting and naturally lovely area. Geographe produces shiraz, chardonnay, sauvignon blanc and semillon – but there’s also exciting varieties like tempranillo now available.
• Geographe takes its name from the French explorer Nicholas Baudin’s ship, Le Géographe.
• At two kilometres long, Busselton Jetty is the longest wooden structure in the Southern Hemisphere.
• Busselton Jetty has an underwater observatory allowing you to observe over 300 marine species without getting wet.
• Some trees in the Tuart Forest National Park are up to 400 years old.
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