Boranup, Western Australia
Locality in Western Australia
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Boranup is a locality in the Shire of Augusta-Margaret River in the South West region of Western Australia.[3][4] It is the site of a large coastal dune blow out known as the Boranup sand patch as part of the Boranup beach,[5] and the site of a former M. C. Davies timber company mill.[6] The sand patch area and sand blows affected the alignment of the Busselton to Flinders Bay railway.
Boranup | |
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Boranup Forest | |
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| Coordinates: 34°4′41″S 115°0′56″E | |
| Country | Australia |
| State | Western Australia |
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| Area | |
• Total | 106.5 km2 (41.1 sq mi) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 4 (SAL 2016)[1][2] |
| Postcode | 6288 |
It is a karri forest remnant area[7] in the Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park, as well as a Western Australian State Forest area.[8][9]
Boranup Forest contains many limestone karst caves, including Nannup Cave and Dingo Cave.
The Boranup area includes private property, a cafe and a gallery, a maze and a scenic drive.
