The Shire of Donnybrook-Balingup
is a popular tourist destination in the South West and receives
thousands of visitors each year. There are a range of
attractions and activities to enjoy in the
area.
As a first step you could visit
the Donnybrook Visitors
Centre at the Old Railway Station on the Sth Western Highway,
Donnybrook, or the Balingup Visitors Centre,
Sth West Highway, Balingup. Staffed by friendly volunteers both
centres can offer you plenty of advice on what to do and see in the
region.
You can also sample the produce
from one of the local wineries, wander through an art
gallery, or enjoy a simple bushwalk on one of the
numerous walk
trails.
If events are what you're looking
for, check out the Events
Calendar for what's on and
where!
Accommodation
There is a variety of
accommodation options available throughout the Shire, from
budget style backpacking to boutique bed and breakfasts and luxury
chalets. Travellers are also catered for with transit parks
available in Donnybrook and Balingup, and a caravan &
camping park in Kirup.
Donnybrook
For information and bookings relating
to Donnybrook and surrounds contact the Donnybrook Visitor
Information Centre on (08) 9731 1720 & visit their website
www.donnybrookwa.com.au They are located on
South Western Highway at the Old Railway Station in
Donnybrook.
You can also tune into 98.4FM
Western Tourist
Radio for more information
and yarns about the attractions in Donnybrook and the South
West.
Balingup
If you are heading to Balingup,
contact the Balingup Visitor Information Centre on
(08) 9764 1818 & visit their website www.balinguptourism.com.au
They are
located on South Western Highway, Balingup.
For more
details on Balingup, visit the Balingup Community website
www.balingup.asn.au.
Backpackers
The Shire of
Donnybrook-Balingup is also popular with back packers
from around Australia and the world who frequent the area annually
during the harvest season for fruit-picking and orchard work. If
you are looking for seasonal work, call the National Harvest Labour
Information Service on 1800 062 332 and visit
their website www.jobsearch.gov.au/harvesttrail
