About the Great Southern Region

West Cape Howe Wines is located approximately 3.5km east of Denmark, a small coastal town located within Western Australia’s Great Southern region. Situated 450 kilometres south of Perth, the coastline of Denmark and along to nearby Albany (50kms east) rates among the most beautiful in the South-west.

Denmark is commonly dubbed the town “where the forest meets the sea”.  Towering eucalyptus including karri, marri and jarrah trees along with pristine, blue coastal bays, makes Denmark the perfect playground for bushwalking, fishing, surfing, swimming, snorkelling and boating.

Since the 1980's this former timber town has grown steadily supported by new agricultural, horticultural, tourism, arts and crafts, and conservation-based industries.  Today Denmark is the centre of a thriving, diverse community that is proud of its unique environmental heritage.

Western Australia's Great Southern Region hugs the pristine southern coast of Western Australia, stretching 100 km long and 150 km inland. Its breathtaking, untouched coastline is widely known as the birthing place of the Southern Right and Humpback whales from June to October and is also admired for its expansive rolling hills, lush green forest areas and plethora of beautiful wildflowers that attract visitors to the region each year.

Within the Great Southern wine region is a collection of five sub regions, each with their own unique topographical qualities. These regions include Denmark, Albany, Porongurup, Mount Barker and Frankland River. With a typical maritime climate, the coastal towns of Denmark and Albany experience relatively mild summer temperatures and cool wet winters. These conditions enable fruit to ripen slowly and gradually, thus developing subtle layers of fruit intensity and are well suited to the earlier ripening varieties such as Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Merlot. Further inland to Mount Barker, Porongurup and Frankland River, the days are slightly warmer, and the nights are cooler (with a higher risk of frosts). With greater sunshine hours, these sub-regions are where Riesling, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz varieties thrive.

For further information about Denmark and the Great Southern region, contact:

Denmark Tourist Bureau

Phone (618) 9848 2055
Fax (618) 9848 2271
Email: touristb@denmarkwa.net.au
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