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