Boranup, Western Australia
Locality in Western Australia From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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 Western Australia | |
|---|---|
 Boranup Forest | |
  Boranup | |
 | |
| Coordinates | 34°4′41″S 115°0′56″E |
| Population | 4 (SAL 2016)[1][2] |
| Postcode(s) | 6288 |
| Area | 106.5 km2 (41.1 sq mi) |
| LGA(s) | Shire of Augusta-Margaret River |
| State electorate(s) | Warren-Blackwood |
| Federal division(s) | Forrest |
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.
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