Around WA

Western Australia occupies around one-third of Australia's total landmass, that's an area of 2.5 million square kilometres or 965,000 square miles.

The sheer size of Western Australia beckons visitors back time and again to explore the huge number and range of Australian holiday possibilities.

Those seeking the sun, surf and sea will discover beautiful fringes of sand that meet the sparkling Indian Ocean.
A popular beach to feel the sand between your toes is Cable Beach in Broome. Often referred to as one of the most beautiful stretches of coastline ever seen - Cable Beach lives up to its reputation with 22 kilometres of pristine white sand and warm turquoise waters.

Then there's the extraordinary outback for those searching for an experience to touch their soul.

The Kimberley
Where the sky meets the land, the desert meets the sea, where white sands, red rocks and cobalt blue waters come together; on a peninsula not more than 15km long, here rests the town of Broome. Often referred to as the southern gateway to the Kimberley, this tropical seaside town simply oozes charm and character. Yet it's not just the spectacular setting, warm winter days and balmy summer nights that make Broome a 'one of a kind' holiday destination.


Matso's Broome Brewery
Head Brewer: Marcus Muller
Brewery Restaurant
60 Hamersley St, Broome
Tel: (08) 9193 5811
www.matsos.com.au

Matso's is the Kimberley's award wining microbrewery and is a true Broome treasure. The owners of Matso's Broome Brewery (Martin & Kim Peirson-Jones)are committed to the Kimberley region and the Western Australian tourism industry with an investment in accommodation throughout the region.

At the helm of Matso's Broome Brewery we are fortunate to have the services of Marcus Muller, a Master Brewer who has over 16 years brewing experience around the world. Marcus combines the finest natural ingredients, traditional time honoured brewing techniques and modern technology, to produce a range of beer styles that -above all else- aim to deliver flavour.

The Great Southern
In the Great Southern region of Australia's South West dramatic forested cliffs are pounded by the wild Southern Ocean, providing shelter for cosy coves and calm bays. Coastal and country towns are steeped in the history of early European settlement. Rolling pastoral landscapes and majestic mountain ranges are home to a rich variety of flora and fauna and fine wines, beers and spirits are carefully crafted in the region's vineyards, breweries & distileries.


Denmark Brew & Ales @ Southern End Restaurant & Function Centre
Head Brewers: Jason Norton & Cherelle Collier
Brewery Restaurant
427 Mount Shadforth Rd Denmark
Tel: (08)9848 2600
www.southernend.com.au

Tanglehead Brewing Co.
Brewery Restaurant
72 Stirling Terrace, Albany
Tel: (08) 9841 1733
www.tanglehead.com.au

Tanglehead Brewing Company is the first brewery in the Great Southern in over 70 years and revives a long history of brewing in Albany dating back to just after the first settlement in 1826.

Tanglehead produces a range of award winning handcrafted ales in its 800 litre all-grain brew house from all natural ingredients including malting barley grown in the Great Southern. Along with beer, Tanglehead produces great food teamed with a wide range of fine Great Southern wines.

Tanglehead is located on historic Stirling Terrace, overlooking Albany's Princess Royal Harbour, and is open for lunch and dinner from 11:00 daily. Brewery tours are by appointment and include a Tanglehead tasting tray featuring samples of each of the four regular beers on tap.

Out East
The tough pioneering years of Western Australia's goldrush era have produced a strong, warm and colourful people, whose character is epitomised by Kalgoorlie - the hub of Western Australia's 'wild west'. 

Beaten Track Brewery 
Headbrewer: Nick Galton-Fenzi
25A Dwyer Street, Boulder
Tel: 0429 205 516 

Beaten Track Brewery at Boulder is the first microbrewery to operate in the Western Australian goldfields area since Black Stump Brewery at neighbouring Kalgoorlie closed about eight years ago. The brewery came into production early last year, but received a major setback when it was damaged and the first batch of beer was lost in the Kalgoorlie earthquake on 20 April. Beaten Track is the creation of Nick Galton-Fenzi who, like many small brewery operators, began making beer as a hobby. Nick runs his 300-litre custom built brewery after he knocks off from his day job with the Department of Mines and Petroleum at Kalgoorlie. Visitors to the goldfields can presently obtain Beaten Track beer only at the Kalgoorlie Golf Club, but plans are afoot for a reception and tasting area at the brewery. The emphasis is presently on bulk beer (twenty and fifty-litre kegs), but bottling will soon be scaled up.