Dardanup
Step back in time as you visit the small town of Dardanup. Steeped in history, the various old buildings in the townsite are well worth a visit and tell the story of Dardanup’s rich heritage. Take a wander through the streets of the small town and visit the cemetery, you will learn a lot about the history of this small town.
Although the history is important, there is lot more to Dardanup. Set in the beautiful Ferguson Valley, you need to set aside some time to enjoy the Dardanup delights!!!
Take a drive along any of the roads from the township and you will see some magnificent rural scenery with green rolling hills, picturesque water bodies and some splendid forests.
Dardanup is experiencing a boom in the wine industry and as you drive around, you will see vineyards and cellar door sales dotted around the valley. Call in and sample a drop or two- you will not be sorry!!!
Some very talented artists and artisans have chosen to live in the peaceful and picturesque surrounds of Dardanup, their galleries and studios display the unique and interesting works that this ‘sea-change’ has inspired. Your chance to take a unique souvenir home.
It is difficult to write anything about Dardanup and the Ferguson Valley without mentioning the attraction that has achieved iconic status in the area- Gnomesville. Whilst the origin of this unique ‘townsite’ is unknown, the collection of garden gnomes and the clever and pithy notices that embellish them just keeps on growing. A visit to this place is sure to delight adults and children alike.
Set, as it is in the foothills, Dardanup is also blessed with some wonderful forest scenery and activities. Walk trails have been developed at Crooked Brook Forest for those who love a walk through the bush, and these trails have been set up especially with the disabled and elderly in mind. The trails are great to explore at any time of the year, and in the springtime, are a great guide to finding patches of colourful wildflowers.
Then in the Wellington Forest, the Wellington Discovery trail enables the visitor to find out how the forest works- and while in the area, don’t forget to take a visit to the King Jarrah Tree- a truly magnificent plant that has been around for more years than one would care to imagine.
There is a lot more to Dardanup and the Ferguson Valley- if you would like to know more, visit the shire webpage on www.dardanup.wa.gov.au, visit the Shire offices at 1 Council Drive, Eaton or 3 Little Street Dardanup, or call 08 9728 1422 or fax: 08 9728 1082
