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In Town Nannup Arboretum Located in Brockman Street next to the Nannup Caravan Park. The trees were planted in 1926, with the purpose of study- ing the growth and health of a variety of tree species in the Nannup environment. Old Railway Bridge and Flood Tree End of Brockman Street is part of the Munda Biddi Trail and a great view from the bridge when the river is high. The flood tree depicts how high the river has swelled over the years. Look for 1982! Nannup Putt Putt Located on Brockman Street opposite the Arboretum. Open Wed-Sun, 10am-4pm, all public holidays and school holidays. Arts and Crafts Nannup is blessed with many artistic people and a thriving Arts Council that hold regular exhibitions at the Garage Gallery on Grange Rd. A variety of beautiful gift shops are situated in Nannup including A Taste Of Nannup, Word Of Mouth,in the main Street and The Nannup Furniture Gallery and Deep Forest Iron in the industrial area. Avenue of Honour. Wander down Higgens Streets to see the newly established avenue of Ornamental pear trees with a large Jarrah Plinth honouring each of our war dead. Fortnightly Markets Hosting a variety of local fruit, vegetables and craft. At the Anglican Church grounds. Heritage Trail The Old Police Station Built in 1922, it now houses the Nannup Caravan Park Office. The original cell block can be viewed by contacting the Caravan Park Manager on 9756 1211. The Nannup Historical Society Located at the Old Road Boards building (a local historical monument in itself) is a very comprehensive pictorial history of Nannup from early settlement to today. Open by ap- pointment (0409 376 372) and on special event weekends Marinko Tomas Monument Located on Warren Rd near the recreation centre and playground, this monument was erected in memory of Marinko ‘Tich’ Tomas, a Nannup Local. He was the first Western Aus- tralian conscript to die in action during the Vietnam War on July 8th 1966 aged 21. The sculpture is by Huynh Buu Trung and Nguyen Van Khoat. Tank 7 Lookout Head to Bridgetown on Brockman Hwy, take Lindsay Rd on the right, turn right at T Junction Farms and Open Gardens Open seasonally for visitors . Check with the visitors service for what is open. Lavender, (December—January) , Chestnuts, April— June) Fruit December—April), Tulips (July- September), Marron all year round. Holberry Sculpture Walk. Barrabup Pool and Workers Pool Located about 10kms west of Nannup, take the Mowen Road then turn right on Barrabup Pool Road. The natural pools are lovely for swimming in the warmer months and there is a gazebo for picnics and barbeques. A per- fect place to revel in the peaceful tranquility or to stroll one of the bush walks of this area.Camping is available at Workers Pool and above Barrabup Pool on the ridge. Scenic Drives—Grab the Big Nannup Map The 40km ‘Golden Triangle follows the Blackwood River to Balingup, with several beautiful places to stop by the river for picnics. The drive from Nannup to Balingup to Bridge- town is a popular scenic route with constantly changing views of this pristine countryside. The Gold Gully Drive is a gorgeous short drive along East Nannup Rd and then back along Gold Gully gives you a great Nannup Taster.

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Page 1: The Nannup Historical Society Barrabup Pool and Workers Pool to see and do.pdf · Caravan Park Office. The original cell block can be viewed by contacting the Caravan Park Manager

In Town Nannup Arboretum Located in Brockman Street next to the Nannup Caravan Park. The trees were planted in 1926, with the purpose of study-ing the growth and health of a variety of tree species in the Nannup environment. Old Railway Bridge and Flood Tree End of Brockman Street is part of the Munda Biddi Trail and a great view from the bridge when the river is high. The flood tree depicts how high the river has swelled over the years. Look for 1982! Nannup Putt Putt Located on Brockman Street opposite the Arboretum. Open Wed-Sun, 10am-4pm, all public holidays and school holidays. Arts and Crafts Nannup is blessed with many artistic people and a thriving Arts Council that hold regular exhibitions at the Garage Gallery on Grange Rd. A variety of beautiful gift shops are situated in Nannup including A Taste Of Nannup, Word Of Mouth,in the main Street and The Nannup Furniture Gallery and Deep Forest Iron in the industrial area. Avenue of Honour. Wander down Higgens Streets to see the newly established avenue of Ornamental pear trees with a large Jarrah Plinth honouring each of our war dead. Fortnightly Markets Hosting a variety of local fruit, vegetables and craft. At the Anglican Church grounds.

Heritage Trail The Old Police Station Built in 1922, it now houses the Nannup Caravan Park Office. The original cell block can be viewed by contacting the Caravan Park Manager on 9756 1211. The Nannup Historical Society Located at the Old Road Boards building (a local historical monument in itself) is a very comprehensive pictorial history of Nannup from early settlement to today. Open by ap-pointment (0409 376 372) and on special event weekends

Marinko Tomas Monument Located on Warren Rd near the recreation centre and playground, this monument was erected in memory of Marinko ‘Tich’ Tomas, a Nannup Local. He was the first Western Aus-tralian conscript to die in action during the Vietnam War on July 8th 1966 aged 21. The sculpture is by Huynh Buu Trung and Nguyen Van Khoat. Tank 7 Lookout Head to Bridgetown on Brockman Hwy, take Lindsay Rd on the right, turn right at T Junction

Farms and Open Gardens Open seasonally for visitors . Check with the visitors service for what is open. Lavender, (December—January) , Chestnuts, April—June) Fruit December—April), Tulips (July-September), Marron all year round. Holberry Sculpture Walk. Barrabup Pool and Workers Pool Located about 10kms west of Nannup, take the Mowen Road then turn right on Barrabup Pool Road. The natural pools are lovely for swimming in the warmer months and there is a gazebo for picnics and barbeques. A per-fect place to revel in the peaceful tranquility or to stroll one of the bush walks of this area.Camping is available at Workers Pool and above Barrabup Pool on the ridge. Scenic Drives—Grab the Big Nannup Map The 40km ‘Golden Triangle follows the Blackwood River to Balingup, with several beautiful places to stop by the river for picnics. The drive from Nannup to Balingup to Bridge-town is a popular scenic route with constantly changing views of this pristine countryside. The Gold Gully Drive is a gorgeous short drive along East Nannup Rd and then back along Gold Gully gives you a great Nannup Taster.

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Walk Trails The 2.5km Heritage Walk through town. The River Walk Trail along the Blackwood River. The Kondil Park Wildflower Walk meanders through jarrah forest. You can walk to this from the end of Brockman Street, over the renovated railway bridge and off to the left. (Brochure available). The Karri Gully Walk Trail is situated about 19kms on the left of Brockman Hwy on the way to Bridgetown. The walk is 20-30 mins long. Sidings Trail from Cambray to Barrabup Pool. The old Timberline Trail is a 22km walk and cycle trail following a disused railway line between Nannup and Cambray Siding. Bibbulman Track One of the worlds longest distance walk trails which weaves through the shire of Nannup. Pick it up from Brockman Highway or Graphite Rd spend the night at Donnelly River Mill town .

Cruise the Donnelly Donnelly River Cruises take you on a half day cruise through the D’Entrecasteaux National Park down the Donnelly River to the coast. This is a pristine river system and features of the trip include the Donnelly River shacks. Four Wheel Driving and Fishing Black point has camping spots and great fish-ing off the beach. Black Point is known for its beautiful black basalt rocks. Please be careful the Southern Ocean is dangerous and Unpredictable, access via Woodarburrup Rd off Milyeannup Coast Rd, 70 kms south. Take own drinking water.

Blackwood River Canoeing Paddle upstream to a little rapid or downstream to a sandy shore in the depth of the forest. A tranquil, fun time to be had on the river. Bookings Essential 9756 1209.

Munda Biddi Trail Experience the Munda Biddi Trail through Nannup on the off-road cycle trail. Travel North to Cambray, and south down East Nannup Rd camping at Willow Springs, take in the fauna, flora, forest and all of it’s wildlife.

Things to see and do in Nannup