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The quiet and pretty town of Nannup is 280km south of Perth, nestled against the Blackwood River amongst rolling hills and tall stands of jarrah and karri trees. This timber town in Australias South West offers impressive riverside walks, bushwalks and scenery, especially during springtime.
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Farmers originally settled Nannup during the 1850s and 1860s after Thomas Turner set out to explore the potential of the Blackwood River region for its agricultural land. The township developed slowly. A bridge over the Blackwood River was built in 1866, then a police station and post office were constructed in the next few years. Nannup was officially proclaimed a town in 1890 but it wasnt until the early 1900s that the town really began to grow with the opening of the Bunnings Timber Mill. Timber has been the centre of employment and industry since this company realised the commercial potential of Nannups surrounding jarrah and karri forests.
Attractions in Nannup include the beautiful forests and the many serene nature trails and bushwalks to explore, including the Timberline Trail, the River Walk along the Blackwood River, the Wildflower Walk through the Jarrah Forest and the Town Heritage Trail.
Nannup is also a large arts and craft centre with a number of festivals held annually. On the long weekend in March, Australian and international performers congregate deep in the forest by the Blackwood River for the Folk and Music Festival. During August, the annual Flower and Garden festival brings visitors from all over the globe to witness the explosion of colourful wildflowers that blankets Nannup and the surrounding forests.
While Blackwood Winery, no longer has the excellent restaurant attached to it, must be recommended for a visit; try the Cabernet shiraz!
Central Nannup South West WA - Western Australia
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