The Great Southern region is the largest, in area, of all wine regions in Australia and produces 37% of wine grapes produced in Western Australia.
The five sub-regions of Albany, Denmark, Frankland River, Mount Barker and the Porongorups have vastly different climatic conditions which means a visit to the Great Southern can be an exciting experience as the visitor moves about our diverse region.
WA's coolest wine-growing region, the Great Southern boasts the warm days and cool nights that are so beneficial for premium wine-grape growing. The regional rainfall average is a relatively low 600-750mm per annum,helping promote more intense fruit flavours.
Mount Barker is a town of about 1,700 people on the Albany Hwy and is the administrative centre of the Shire of Planatagenet in the Great Southern region of Western Australia. The shire has a population of around 4,300 people.