Stratham: Golf, Forest and Coast

Stratham lies between the towns of Bunbury and Busselton. The landscape around the town ranges from open farmland and old tuart forests to preserved historic sites and expansive beaches. Golf, walking and cycling trails, forest exploration and coastal activities each offer a different focus. When planning a trip, you can first decide whether sport, nature, history or the beach should shape your stay most. This lets you discover Stratham according to your own interests, rather than reducing the town to just one of its facets.

Landscape and Trails

A network of walking and cycling trails surrounds Stratham. Walking and cycling are distinct ways to experience the landscape actively. For travellers interested in forest landscapes, there is also the opportunity to explore Tuart Forest. These are distinct nature themes: the trails are for walking and cycling, while exploring Tuart Forest offers a different focus. Together with open farmland and old tuart forests, the landscape offers various starting points for planning your trip.

Golf in Stratham

Capel Golf Club is a specific place to go for golf in Stratham. It has an 18-hole championship golf course and a covered driving range with ten floodlit hitting bays. The course and range offer different focuses: the course is about playing 18 holes, while the range is for practising your shots. Green fee players and groups are welcome. If golf is the reason for your trip, you can make the club your main focus; for a broader stay, golf can be one of several possible activities.

A Piece of Local History

One specific historical detail takes us back to 1850: John Scott and Catherine built a wattle-and-daub cottage and named the property Stratham Park after their family home in Scotland. The construction and the name tell two closely connected parts of the same story: the materials characterise the cottage, while the property's name refers to the family home. For anyone interested in a place's history as well as its landscape and activities, this offers a tangible glimpse into Stratham's past.

Explore the Coast and Forest

Horses are allowed on Stratham/Minninup Beach at any time of day. Four-wheel driving along the coast is also possible in Stratham. These offer different coastal interests: a specific rule at the beach and a motorised activity along the coast. Another nature-focused option is exploring Tuart Forest. When planning your trip, you can weigh up whether the beach, a coastal drive or the forest landscape appeals to you most.

Choose Accommodation Based on Your Interests

Capel Golf Club offers a specific starting point for deciding what to focus on; the landscape and coastal themes offer other options. Choose your accommodation based on the experience that matters most to you. This way, your search begins with a clear idea of what you would like to experience in Stratham.

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