DenmarkWA Visitor Guide

Visit the South Coast's "Premier" holiday destination

'Where the forest meets the sea'

Strickland Street - heart of the town.

Brief background The town of Denmark is surrounded by hills and karri forests. It spreads along the western bank of the lower Denmark River and the Wilson Inlet to Ocean Beach. Further scenic beauty is provided by the rugged coastline with its beaches and headlands.

Since its foundation in 1895 as a timber town it has also supported fishing, potato growing, dairy farming, fruit growing and now wineries and the tourist industry.

It was the inaugural winner of the prestigious 'Top Tourist Town' title in 1990. There have also been subsequent awards as the state's tidiest town and also the coveted national award - Australia's Tidiest Town 1998 - after being a finalist in the previous two years.

Denmark is South Coast Central

Denmark, central to all the magnificent features of the South Coast, is well equipped to cater for visitors and looks forward to welcoming you. Easy and quick access to Albany, Mt Barker and Walpole. Even Pemberton and the Stirling Ranges are only 90 minutes away. Make Denmark your base to explore the wineries and outstanding natural features of the South Coast.

Local community information available on denmarkwa.info

Coming Events

Next Market Days:

The Markets are held at the banks of the Denmark River 10am - 4pm.
Dates Sunday 23 January and Saturday 23 April 2011.

image from Market Day - April 2009

2011 is the Centenary
of the creation of the Shire of Denmark
(initially Denmark Road Board gazetted 22nd Sept 1911)

A program of over twenty events is planned for the year,
starting at the Australia Day breakfast in Berridge Park 26th Jan 2011
Tentative timeline of events - Centenary Events Timeline

This will be updated periodically throughout the year.

Check out :

Photographs of Denmark

Walks

Bike paths page

Denmark GIGS Local gigs as a 3kb PDF

History walk around town centre

For information,
on what to do,

as you travel through
Australia's South West

Past Events

Denmark Festival of Voice
Foundation Day Long Weekend
4-6 June 2010
Featuring choirs, vocal groups, music groups etc including soloists, acappella
poetry, storytelling, indigenous and multicultural performers.
Free children's program and FREE performances in and around Denmark.
More details available just click the heading to go to the website.

Denmark Woodturners and Carvers Exhibition
at Shire Chambers S.C.Hwy - Over Easter commencing Friday
High quality exhibits - some for sale
Past Woodturners and Carvers Exhibition
Sunday 30th September - Anniversary of rail closure

Plaques were unveiled at the three railway station sites and the book

'Elleker-Denmark-Nornalup: The railway extended west but never met ... '
was launched. Anyone interested in the history of the south coast and the influence of the railways was welcome to attend. 2.00 at Stationmasters House, Rivermouth railway station site.

RSVP - history@denmarkwa.com.au

2007 Quilt Show 'Across the Bridge'

Denmark Crafty Quilters
in the Denmark Shire Building (council chambers)
Fri 28, Sat 29, Sun 30 Sept & Mon 1 Oct
10.00 am - 4.30 pm
Entry $3

Members of the public are invited to attend.

Exotic, colourful belly dancers at the Easter 2003 Market Day

The sand bar at the mouth of the Wilson Inlet was opened Wednesday 11 Aug 2004 at 10:33. The channel will prevent access to the Nullaki Peninsular from Ocean Beach until slow flow and ocean waves close it.

channel open

The channel three days after opening.

Pentland's RARE alpacas:

rare twin alpacas

Twin girls born at Pentland Alpacas are the fourth known to be born in Australia and the first in WA. Weighing 3.4kg and 3.95kg (compared to an average 8kg) these beautiful babies are on show along with two more new alpaca arrivals and the usual menagerie of engaging animals.

The concert begins at Howard Park Amphitheatre... 14 Feb 2004 Howard Park ampitheatre site

Site under construction 5 Nov 2003

Denmark Summer Festival 2004 (previously Music Festival)
featured James Blundell, Jimmy Little, The Sensitive New Age Cowpersons and Ulsta Road
Link to Past Events

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The Denmarkwa web site tries to show you some of the features that make this district a top destination for visitors and holiday makers. Any suggestions for improvements or additional information please contact info@denmarkwa.com.au Browse through for information but remember there is no substitute for actually coming and seeing for yourself.

Contact - info@denmarkwa.com.au

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