Bremer Bay lists at number seven in Airbnb’s top 50 list of Tiny Towns

An idyllic Great Southern tourist town with a population of just over 400 has made the list of Australia’s best tiny towns. Bremer Bay appeared at No.7 on Airbnb’s top 50 list of Tiny Towns in its inaugural Tiny Towns Guide, ranking regional areas with populations of less than 3000. The coastal town is one of only two WA towns to be featured in the top 10, alongside York which stood at No.4. Lying about two hours east of Albany, Bremer Bay is one of the State’s best whale-watching locations, and a hotspot for aquatic activities like snorkelling, fishing and diving. Operator of the Little Eco Retreat Lisa White said her property has had nothing but 5-star reviews since opening in February — something she attributes heavily to the landscape. “There’s so many incredible aspects of the Bremer Bay scenery,” she said. “There are coves hiding among the headlands with crystal clear water and white squeaky sand with all the diverse flora and fauna and sea life. “We bought this land 30 years ago and always dreamt of building an eco-friendly house overlooking the ocean where you can see the whales cruising past and the dolphins surfing the waves. “It’s also just a great community with lovely places to eat and drink — for a tiny town, it’s got a lot going on.” Despite its gorgeous scenery, YouGov data suggests that only 17 per cent of Australians are even aware of the town’s existence. The study asked a nationally representative sample of 1,015 Australians aged 18 years and older whether they had heard of Bremer Bay. Of those who had, one in four said it was a coastal town with good tourist attractions and just 8 per cent had actually been there. Airbnb country manager for Australia and New Zealand Susan Wheeldon said the guide was made to highlight the beauty and hospitality of these unsung regions. “With the spring school holidays approaching, there has never been a better time to plan a family road trip to discover a tiny town with a big personality.,” she said. “Highlighting these tiny towns offers a great opportunity for Airbnb hosts to roll out their welcome mats and showcase the best of what their region has to offer. “This guide also helps give local businesses a boost thanks to the ripple effect of tourism dollars being spent in their community.” Other WA towns in the top 50 include Kellerberrin, Shark Bay, Chapman Valley, Waroona, Grove Beach, and Cunderdin.