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After all, this small, remote coastal town is the gateway to a litany of natural wonders, from the impossibly white sand of neighbouring Lucky Bay, to the fairy floss-pink Lake Hillier, the handful of raw and rugged major national parks that lie just beyond the fringes of town, and the uninhabited wilderness that is the Recherche Archipelago, home to all manner of marine life.<\/p>\n\n<p>It\u2019s a popular spot for all kinds of outdoorsy types: keen fishermen, 4WD enthusiasts, scuba divers, boaters, campers, canoeists, hikers, surfers, snorkelers. You can even go sandboarding, or marvel at the annual burst of wildflowers in this southeastern corner of WA.<\/p>\n\n<p>This isn\u2019t the destination for those seeking hatted restaurants or luxury hotels with all the trimmings. 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