Balingup - gateway to the Blackwood River Valley
and central to Australia’s South West*
*chosen by Lonely Planet as one of the world’s Top 10 Regions for 2010
Balingup is famous for its wonderful scenery, with rolling green hills shrouded with mist in winter; acres of beautiful spring blossoms; lush orchards, glowing sunsets and spectacular night skies in summer; amazing autumn colours; and warm friendly people the whole year round.
Balingup is a small but vibrant Australian community, and one of the most progressive small country towns in WA. There is plenty to see and do:
- speciality shops
- arts and crafts
- local attractions and events
- walk trails, including the Golden Valley tree Park (WA’s largest arboretum) and the Bibbulmun Track
Balingup boasts a collection of unique retail outlets:
- The Old Cheese Factory – WA’s largest arts and craft centre
- Birdwood Park Fruit Winery – award winning sensational fruit wines, ports and liqueurs
- Cafés, Restaurants and Tavern
- Balingup Bronze Gallery Cafe – 100% Gluten Free
- Fre-Jac Patisserie and Restaurant – true French Cuisine
- Balingup Tavern and Mallard Restaurant – a venue for all seasons
- Taste of Balingup – café and gourmet deli
- Mushroom Café and Bakery – quality housemade traditional pies
- Balingup Goldsmith – master craftsman jeweller
- Balingup Lavender Farm – exclusive lavender products and distillers of fine oils
- Tinderbox – creators of a unique and diverse range of herbal products
- And a range of boutique speciality shops – gifts, wooden toys, alpaca and hemp clothing, gemstones, crafts and collectables
Balingup is fast becoming renowned as an alternative destination from which to explore the wine, forest and coastal regions of Australia’s South West. Scenic drives take you into the heart of the Blackwood River Valley and beyond, through beautiful countryside, old growth forests, and across brooks and winding rivers. The Nannup-Balingup Road is notably one of the best drives in the South West. Pemberton, Northcliffe, Margaret River, Augusta and Busselton are easily accessible for day trips.
The best time to visit Balingup is "right now", and Experience the Magic.
Information about Balingup town
You may find the following links to Balingup & District Tourism Association of interest.
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