Windy Harbour, Western Australia — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Windy Harbour, in the Shire Of Manjimup local government area.
| Locality | Windy Harbour |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | Shire Of Manjimup |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -34.76735 |
| Longitude | 116.06258 |
| Population | 21 |
| Density | 0.1 /km² |
| Area | 217.8 km² |
| Elevation | 10 m |
| Postcode | 6262 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 314 km south |
Windy Harbour is a locality in the Shire Of Manjimup local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 21. The locality covers an area of 217.8 km², giving a population density of about 0.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 10 m above sea level. It lies approximately 314 km south of Perth. Windy Harbour is located at 34.7674°S, 116.0626°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6262. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Remote Australia.
Windy Harbour is a place where the land breathes in deep, salty sighs, its contours shaped by the relentless caress of the Southern Ocean. It lies 140.5 km south-south-east of Busselton, WA (from Busselton, WA: bearing 152°T), and is situated 36.2 km south of Pemberton. The coastline here is a raw, untamed masterpiece, a dramatic interplay of rugged cliffs that plunge towards a churning sea, and stretches of ochre-coloured sand that seem to stretch into an eternity of wind-swept dunes. The air itself carries a palpable weight, a mixture of brine and the dry, earthy scent of coastal scrub, a scent that clings to everything like a second skin. Even on stiller days, a persistent whisper of movement rustles through the hardy vegetation, a constant reminder of the elemental forces that have sculpted this remote corner of the continent. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often-brooding sky, casts a pale, ethereal glow, bathing the landscape in a muted, almost melancholic beauty.
The history of Windy Harbour is etched not in grand monuments, but in the quiet resilience of its people and the enduring rhythm of its natural environment. For generations, the bounty of the sea has been the lifeblood of this locality, with fishing vessels a common sight, their weathered hulls bearing testament to countless voyages against the powerful swells. The surrounding land, though seemingly austere, has also yielded to the steady hand of agriculture, with pockets of grazing land and vineyards demonstrating a determined effort to coax sustenance from the soil. This blend of oceanic reliance and agricultural endeavour has forged a unique character for Windy Harbour, a place where a deep respect for the elements is woven into the fabric of everyday life, and where the vastness of the surrounding wilderness fosters a sense of both isolation and profound connection.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Windy Harbour, Western Australia with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Windy Harbour, in the Shire Of Manjimup local government area.
Detailed location data for Windy Harbour includes the postcode (6262), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Shire Of Manjimup), with an ABS remoteness classification of Remote Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Windy Harbour is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |