Cafe open Sunday 2 March 2025
9am to 2pm

Every footstep in Ludlow's forests contributes to a larger cause. By visiting, you support the Ludlow Tuart Forest Restoration Group's mission to revive and protect these ancient landscapes. Your interest fuels our efforts and inspires community-wide action towards conservation. Together, we're building a greener future, one tree at a time.

Ludlow Cafe

Visit the Ludlow Cafe for barista coffee and delicious cakes. Come and help us make the Ludlow Cafe a success. Our intention is to open it on the first Sunday of each month, and in the future, every day.

Visit the Discovery Centre

The former forestry District Office (c1916) is now called the Ludlow Discovery Centre and open to the public. Ludlow was the location of the first Forestry School in Western Australia, established in 1921 as a result of the work of internationally renowned forest conservator, Charles Edward Lane-Poole, and exemplifies his forestry management philosophy.

Visit the White House

Our White house, has been restored by the Infrastructure Group volunteers and they are proud of their achievement. The three-bedroom forestry house now needs to be decked out with authentic period furnishings. It will be a unique opportunity to travel back to the 1960`s and reminisce, or immerse yourself for the first time.

Please visit the house and help us find quality 60`s furniture and fittings

Go Geocaching

Geocaching is an engaging outdoor recreational activity that combines technology with adventure, often described as a global treasure hunt. Participants use a Global Positioning System (GPS) device or mobile app to locate hidden containers known as geocaches, which are placed at specific geographic coordinates around the world.

We have a geocache at Ludlow. Go find it and place some more.

https://www.geocaching.com/play

Explore the settlement

Explore the historic Ludlow settlement and iconic forest with a leisurely stroll along the Ludlow walk trail. Completed by volunteers with a grant from the City of Busselton, this short trail meanders through the forest, along the Ludlow river and around the historical settlement. Always open, come and take a stroll, nurture in nature and ponder our local history at anytime.

Visit the Jack Watson Tree

It is most likely that the students of the first forestry school pegged this tree in their spare time.

Surrounded by dense forests, Ludlow has restricted visibility. By securing this tree for climbing, it was made safer, allowing locals to climb and spot the source of smoke from afar.

Buy a plant from the Nursery

Learn about the Chevy Blitz truck

The truck was donated by Bruce McLagan of Miling, WA. It had been sitting in one of his paddocks for as long as anyone can remember. So long, it was called the Blitz paddock.

Thanks to Rohan and Tania-Marie from Westside Tilt Tray, Busselton, who donated their services to transport the Blitz from Miling to Ludlow, a 900-kilometre round trip.

Pictured L-R Cyril (our Blitz mechanic) and John.

Admittedly, something only a mother could love. This piece of forestry history holds a special place in our hearts.

Come and see the Tuart Buffer Beam

The settlers in Vasse had a tough start, carrying belongings through mud to reach the shore. Creating a manmade wharf improved this, providing a solid place for rowboats to dock. This made landing easier and cleaner for everyone.

Starlink high-speed internet

Telecom Australia pulled out of Ludlow in the 1970`s and took their red telephone box with them. We Want it back!

Yes, we have pretty poor mobile coverage but don't worry, we have been pulled kicking and screaming into the modern era and have high-speed access in the Discovery Centre and the Cafe. Just ask for the password.