Stratham lies between the towns of Bunbury and Busselton and offers several distinct reasons to visit: golf, coastal activities, trails, forest and local history. Open farmland, old tuart forests, preserved historic sites and expansive beaches shape the surrounding area. When looking for accommodation, it helps to start by considering your interests: would you like your stay to focus mainly on sport, scenery or history?

Golf in Stratham

Capel Golf Club has an 18-hole championship golf course and a covered driving range with ten illuminated hitting bays. This gives you a clearer idea of the golfing options: the course is all about a round of 18 holes, while the range is for practising your drive. Social players and groups are welcome. If you’re planning to play as a group or as a social player, it’s worth checking the club’s current visitor information in advance so you can plan accordingly.

Coastal activities

There are two clearly distinct options on the coast. Horses are permitted at Stratham/Minninup Beach at any time of day; in Stratham, you can also drive four-wheel drives along the coast. When planning your trip, you can choose between horses at Stratham/Minninup Beach and four-wheel driving along the coast in Stratham. This lets you distinguish between a beach-based activity and a drive along the coast when planning your trip.

Trails, forest and scenery

Stratham is surrounded by a network of walking and cycling trails; there are also opportunities to explore Tuart Forest. The old tuart forests are also part of the area’s landscape. If you’d like to focus on outdoor exercise, the trails can help guide you, while exploring Tuart Forest adds a distinct connection with nature. The surrounding area is also shaped by open farmland, preserved historic sites and expansive beaches. These bring several aspects of the landscape into focus alongside the activities.

A link to the past

Stratham Park provides a tangible connection to local history. In 1850, John Scott and Catherine built a wattle-and-daub cottage and named the property Stratham Park after their family home in Scotland. The year it was built and the materials used make its origins tangible; the choice of name also preserves the connection to their family history in Scotland. For travellers looking for historical connections as well as scenery and activities, it offers a distinct point of interest.

Choose Stratham based on your reason for travelling

When looking for a holiday rental, it helps to decide first what matters most to you. Golf is clearly catered for by the club’s course and range; nature and outdoor activities point to the trails and Tuart Forest, while the coast and history offer different experiences. These differences give you a starting point: consider which theme matters most for your stay and use it to guide your search. That way, Stratham isn’t reduced to a single reason to visit.

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