| A comfortable half days drive from Perth | | | | exhilaration definitely pay this town a |
| transports you to the different world that is | | | | visit. It is also a centre for the arts, |
| the Blackwood River Valley. The gem in the | | | | crafts and antique galleries in the region, |
| crown of Western Australia's South West, the | | | | so if you get tired of the great outdoors |
| Valley is the ultimate country retreat for | | | | head in for a browse of some of the locally |
| those who want to step back from the hustle | | | | produced exhibits. |
| and bustle of their everyday lives, breathe | | | | |
| in some pure, fresh air and let the world | | | | If you are looking for a secluded and |
| pass them by for a few days. Fertile soils | | | | luxurious place to stay in Nannup, then the |
| and the temperate climate support lush green | | | | Beyonderup Falls Country Escape is the |
| farmlands and thick forests that are criss | | | | perfect choice. Deluxe self contained chalets |
| crossed by the wide and ambling Blackwood | | | | overlook the wide and slow flowing Blackwood |
| River and its tributaries, creating an | | | | River, and you'll wake up to the view of the |
| environment that is as suited to adventure as | | | | early morning mist rising off its chilly |
| it is to relaxation. | | | | surface. The chalets have everything you |
| | | | would expect in a home, allowing you to enjoy |
| The Valley has a host of attractions, man | | | | your holiday in comfort and style. Have a |
| made and natural, and the friendly locals are | | | | look at their website, for more information, |
| always keen to help out visitors that need | | | | and then give them a ring to start planning |
| some inside knowledge on where to go and what | | | | your holiday to this region. |
| to do. The towns in the Valley are renowned | | | | |
| as some of the most picturesque and | | | | There is an amazing amount of exploring to be |
| historical in the country. Nestled in amongst | | | | done in the Blackwood Valley. The fertility |
| the farmlands and the forests these cosy and | | | | of the soil provides high quality local |
| charming hamlets are rich in culture and | | | | produce, and a drive through the farms and |
| heritage, and one of the chief attractions | | | | wineries is a must if you want to sample some |
| for tourists coming to this region is to | | | | of this and stock up on some classy wines to |
| visit the many arts and crafts galleries or | | | | take home. Stop in at the small towns on the |
| antique stores in the area. Boyup Brook is | | | | way and sample gourmet foods and wines in the |
| one of these quaint towns. Known as the | | | | friendly and family run restaurants that are |
| centre of country music in the region, there | | | | famous for their hearty country fare. |
| is a country music club and store there that | | | | Alternatively there are an endless amount of |
| are somewhat iconic. The wide, garden lined | | | | picnic spots with fantastic views if you |
| streets of the town are characteristic of the | | | | fancy a bit of peace and quiet. The scenic |
| area, and in the spring when the wildflowers | | | | drives in the Valley and well marked and |
| bloom Boyup Brook turns into a sea of colour. | | | | there are lots of them, but one of the best |
| There is a museum here that is dedicated to | | | | ones is the journey along the Blackwood River |
| showcasing the achievements of our early | | | | from Balingup to Nannup. Its only ninety |
| pioneers, so pop in there for an educational | | | | kilometres long, and will take an hour and a |
| and interesting visit. | | | | half if you do it in one hit. Take time to |
| | | | stop and visit the cheese factory along the |
| Nannup is another popular centre for | | | | way, or pop into some of the wineries on the |
| travelers to base themselves because there is | | | | road. |
| plenty of diversity in its immediate | | | | |
| surrounds. Magnificent jarrah and karri | | | | Traveling through the Blackwood River Valley |
| forests lie side by side with rolling | | | | can be done in comfort and style with a hire |
| farmlands, and as a result of these | | | | car from Discovery Rentals. There is no spot |
| landscapes its become well known for its | | | | in Western Australia that truly captures the |
| range of outdoor activities. Mountain biking, | | | | spirit of the country quite like this region, |
| trout fishing, kayaking and bushwalking are | | | | so for a relaxing and invigorating break |
| all popular pursuits that are well catered | | | | start planning your next holiday to this |
| for by the Nannup locals, so for some outdoor | | | | special region. |