Kendenup Hotels

Kendenup is a small town in the Great Southern region of Western Australia, within the Shire of Plantagenet. It is 345 kilometres (214 mi) south east of Perth and 22 kilometres (14 mi) north of Mount Barker. The Great Southern Railway (established 1889) passes through the town, being one of the original stations on the line. The town was once the centre of a vast sheep station, and was, in the early years of the Western Australian colony, one of the largest farming enterprises so far established. At the time of the first European discovery, the area was known to local Aboriginals as "Moor-ilup". "Kendenup" is another local indigenous word which was used to describe the area. Located 345 km south east of Perth, Kendenup became the site of Western Australia's first gold mine in 1874. A must see in Spring time - climb Toolbrunup Mt Magog or Talyerbrup in the morning for some of the most stunning views you'll ever see. Canola fields look stunning in flower too. Kendenup boasts limited accommodation options although the Kendenup Camp Grounds is a local favourite - cheapest spot in the great southern.