Boyup Brook

The peaceful town of Boyup Brook is situated on the Blackwood River, 269kms south-east of Perth. Located between the South west and Albany Highways, it provides an ideal opportunity to leave the hustle and bustle of city life and relax and enjoy the pretty scenery of the area. Visitors will be impressed with the clean and  neat town set amongst the hills and the friendliness of the local residents.

Activities can be as varied as tackling the town walk trail, catching up with the district’s history, visiting local renowned artist, Sandy Chambers, the Carnaby Beetle and Butterfly collection, the Museum, Harvey Dickson’s Country Music Centre, Roo Gully Wildlife Sanctuary, the Perup Ecology Centre or admiring the wildflowers in Spring.

In past times, sheep farming, dairying and apple orchards were major contributors to Boyup Brook’s settlement and wealth. However, in recent times, with modern machinery and the rich loamy soils, cropping of canola, wheat, barley and oats have become profitable and vineyards and olive groves are springing up. Other farms have  been sold or leased for tree plantations.

 The annual Country Music Festival in February, the Book Bonanza in May, Harvey Dickson’s Rodeo and the Blackwood Marathon in October and several other smaller events during the year, ensure there is always plenty to do and see. With Boyup Brook being discovered as a great place to retire in, the Shire’s motto, “Boyup Brook- Country Choice” is very appropriate.

For more information, call the Visitor Centre on (08) 9765 1444, email bbvisitor@wn.com.au or visit the website http://www.promaco.com.au/boyup/