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. 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 or find them 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 or visit their website www.balinguptourism.com.au. They are located on the corner of Brockman Street and Blackwood River Drive in Balingup. For 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