`Down South' as known by the locals, has long been a populargetaway with an easy 2.5 hour drive straight down south theKwinana Freeway into the Bussell Highway - we promise it'sthat easy! What's not love about the Margaret River? Thisunique corner precinct of WA has certainly transformed itselfover the last 50 years from ......

Light-hearted travelogue to Western Australia's Margaret River region, copiously illustrated in the naive art style.

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Stunning landscapes with a rugged coastline, an internationally acclaimed wine industry, a vibrant arts and crafts scene, all help to make Western Australia's Margaret River region one of the best known and most popular areas in the country. This book is a testament to the wonderful eclectic architectural styles of the region. The color photos in this book show a wide range of building styles including rammed earth and stone walls, straw bale and local jarrah wood exteriors, set in beautiful surroundings. Hand painted ceilings, homemade furniture and local ceramic interiors combine with the exteriors to form a unique style that makes this famous corner of Australia so special to locals and visitors alike.