Blackwood River Valley

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Ambling rivers, rolling green farmlands and quaint country towns await visitors to the beautiful Blackwood River Valley region is south Western Australia. Offering stunning scenic drives, picnic areas and walking trails, this area is a must-see for visitors to Western Australia.

Visitors enjoy the historic township of Bridgetown, where some major water sports events take place each year, including the longest powerboat race in the world.Bridgetown also has a growing reputation for staging music festivals, hosting the annual Blues at Bridgetown Festival, the Chamber Music Festival and the Festival of Country Gardens.

The township of Nannup, also known as "Garden Village" for its spectacularly public gardens and colourful tulip and wildflower farms. Tulips and Daffodils can be seen in full bloom during the winter months and August, Nannup's "Flower Month". The town has also made quite a name for itself in the local area's art scene, with local artists turning out fine wood crafts and pottery.

Another town offering unique arts and collectables is nearby Balingup, which known for its dairy farming, cheese-making and rolling fruit orchards. More recently, the production of herbal products and delicious fruit wines have made Balingup a popular place to stop while cruising the Blackwood River Valley region.