Simply Beautiful Bridgetown, Perth 270Km CONTENTS the Hub of the South West - Welcome to Bridgetown

Bridgetown- Greenbushes Simply Beautiful Bridgetown, Perth 270km CONTENTS the hub of the South West - Welcome to Bridgetown...... 3 Welcome to Bridgetown and Greenbushes a central base History of Bridgetown ...... 4 to experience There’s always something to do...

History of Greenbushes ...... 6 Welcome the delights of the Blackwood Things to do...... 8 Once the apple growing centre of the state, Families can enjoy the walking and mountain River Valley and Major events...... 12 Bridgetown-Greenbushes is now famous for bike trails, canoeing, feeding animals, and the South West. scenic drives, forests, starry nights and the horse riding or visit the Brierley Jigsaw Gallery Local Map...... 14 longest flowing river in the state, the mighty (the only one in the southern hemisphere) Wineries/Cidery...... 16 Blackwood River. and Greenbushes Discovery Centre for hands on activities. Shopping in Bridgetown...... 18 Whether you want to stay on a farm and meet the locals or a luxury retreat, the Southwest’s These are just a few of the specialties of this Town Services...... 21 only heritage listed town combines tranquillity area, the ideal place to relax and establish a Places to eat...... 22 and hospitality with dynamic festivals, arts and base from which to explore the South West craft, music and sporting events. region’s wealth of attractions. Accommodation...... 24 Adults escaping to the country can experience Just three hours drive from the Perth area and the breathtaking views of rolling green hills, only 116kms from Margaret River and the Bunbury early morning mists on the river, heritage coastal strip on the newly sealed Mowen Road 94km buildings, gourmet dining, boutique shops, - Bridgetown-Greenbushes - Simply Beautiful. wines, chocolate and markets featuring local produce. Busselton Balingup 105km Katanning 27km 117km Boyup Brook Greenbushes 30km 15km Wind d n Margaret River Bridgetown ow ow 116km n t Nannup in Bridge 46km

Augusta Manjimup 136km 35km

Pemberton 68km

Walpole Denmark 152km 206km Albany 270km

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Produced by the Bridgetown-Greenbushes Visitor Information Centre, 9761 1740 Photography - Victoria Baker, www.victoriabaker.com.au • George Stewart, 9761 2491 • Ford House, Bridgetown WA The Shire of Bridgetown-Greenbushes, Jeff Baker, Bridgetown Design and Print, 9761 2749 Art production and printing by Jeff Baker, Bridgetown Design and Print, 9761 2749 DISCLAIMER Every effort has been made to ensure the information within this publication is correct at the time of publishing. However the Bridgetown-Greenbushes Visitor Information Centre holds no responsibility for incorrect content or information 2 within this booklet. Publication date June 2014. www.bridgetown.com.au 3 History of Bridgetown The Bridges of Bridgetown

Augustus C. Gregory conducted the first While the buildings and streetscape reflect The traffic bridges - In 1861 settlers of the The railway bridges - On 5 December 1896 official survey of the Nelson land district in different eras of its 140 year history, together district petitioned the authorities for a bridge the rail line from Donnybrook to Bridgetown 1852. Two of the first settlers, E G Hester they form a homogenous scene as 100 year across the Blackwood River at Austin’s Ford was competed. Two years later on 1 November

and John Blechynden arrived in the mid- old buildings stand comfortably next to more and a bridge was built in 1862. This bridge 1898 the timber-trestle railway bridge was Bridgetown Bridges 19th century and leased areas of land for recent structures. Bridgetown is the only was swept away just before completion. opened (as pictured under construction). grazing stock. The 21 year old Blechynden town in the south west of Western Australia A second bridge was built upstream but that The timber-trestle bridge was decommissioned took up 4,000 acres and built his homestead classified as a heritage town (in 2000) by the was replaced by a third bridge built in 1888 on the 10th of July 1965 and two days later the ‘Bridgedale’ close to the river. The house is National Trust of Australia. for 997 pounds. None of the timber was first train crossed on the newly constructed now owned by the National Trust. General Information milled - it was all sawn or hewn and the bolts concrete and steel railway bridge. This new As the population grew, the town site was were made on site. bridge continued in service until the rail gazetted as ‘Geegelup’ in 1862. Later, The Shire of Bridgetown-Greenbushes is service to Bridgetown ceased in 2005. The fourth bridge was constructed by the however, John Allnut, the first settler to situated in the south west of Western Australia Main Roads Department in 1936 for 5,000 establish orchards in the area, suggested the approximately 270kms from Perth and covers pounds. It was widened more than 30 years name be changed to Bridgetown to reflect the an area of 1691sq km. Bridgetown is the host later to cope with the increasing traffic. town’s location on the Blackwood River and to significant events such as the Easter Lawn History of Bridgetown of History also after the ship ‘SS Bridgetown’ which had Tennis Tournament, The Rotary Blackwood The current bridge is the fifth road bridge built put in at Bunbury to load the first consignment Marathon, Blues@Bridgetown Festival, over the Blackwood River and was built by the of wool from Bridgetown. After many debates Festival of Country Gardens, Blackwood Valley MRD at a cost of $320,000 funded by the Governor Hampton officially gazetted the Chamber Music Festival and the Bridgetown in State and Commonwealth. It was constructed town as Bridgetown on 4 June 1868. the Winter festival, to name a few. of jarrah timbers in 1980. It has a total length of 127.5m and has 17 spans which makes With the opening of the railway on 7 October Mining, agriculture, timber and tourism are it the longest road bridge in the south west 1898, there existed an immense potential for the largest industries in the shire. Current road and rail bridges of WA. new markets for fruit and the district rapidly The estimated resident population of the expanded, based on the orchard and mixed shire is 4,513 with 2,733 persons living farming industries. The district also had within the Bridgetown town boundary, 375 many timber mills and so developed into an in Greenbushes and the remainder in the important commercial centre for the inland surrounding rural areas. regions of the south west.

View down Hampton St to Freemasons Hotel, 1920s Construction team at old railway bridge, early 1900s 4 History, herita Bridg 5 ge & hospitality es, bells & blues History of Greenbushes

The first inhabitants were the indigenous tailors, boot makers, bakers, teamsters, The award winning Greenbushes natural Nyungar people whose community was boarding house keepers, farmers, graziers, pool and boardwalk - A spring fed pool with on the Blackwood River. As well as the timber lessees as well as four hotel owners/ a rotunda, barbecue, children’s play area

indigenous community there were people managers! and a walk with interpretive signage about Things to do - Greenbushes travelling from Bunbury to settlements further the natural fauna and flora. A great place to south who stopped at a local well for water. Things to do in Greenbushes swim in summer, have a barbecue, enjoy the The location of the well was distinguished boardwalk and the peace of the location at any Visit historic buildings and go to gaol - Visit by the callistachys lanceolata bush which time of the year. historic buildings such as the old Gaol, court is bright green in colouring. Thus the name house, post office, and two of the original Bird conservation area - Another of the past Greenbushes! hotels. Get close and personal with history by mining holes has become an area for bird In the 1880’s the gold rush started and going into the old gaol and take a photo as a conservation with the aim of being a breeding prospectors started what was called scratching memento! area for endangered birds. Conservation plays in and around Greenbushes. While looking a big part in Greenbushes. Amble Walk - The Heritage Amble takes you • Greenbushes loop that connects to the for traces of gold Mr Hardman a government around the town giving insight into characters Parks, gardens and camping - There is a new Bibbulmun Track geologist told a Bunbury resident, Mr Stinton

History of Greenbushes of History and buildings of the past. It has an associated and bright children’s play area in Thompson • Wattle Walk: Once a year August guided of the likelihood of tin in Greenbushes. In 1888 brochure and game to play as you tour the Park; examples of historic mining equipment wattle walk Mr Stinton found tin and applied for a 400 town. in Heritage Park; community garden with acre mining lease. Within one year his lease Winter weekend in Greenbushes - Once a frog pond and a native bee hotel, and a free was very profitable and as mining grew so did Discovery Centre - Visit the Heritage Tourism year, usually August, the winter weekend in camping area near the sports field. Greenbushes. In 1892 there were 200 mining Award Winning Discovery Centre with an Greenbushes has a variety of events from leases, 8 business licences, and 6476 letters, overview of the history, fauna and flora Mine outlook and open day - Visit the mine workshops to social events designed to appeal 516 telegrams and 77 money orders sent and a replica underground mine with the outlook to view the open cut mine and also to adults and children. from the post office. In 1894 the first timber opportunity to set off a simulated mine blast, see the replica of a Mining Hut. Food and accommodation - There is a café mill was established and in 1898 the first great for adults and children. Every two years there is a very popular mine freehold settlers arrived. As the tin mine and and two hotels and variety of accommodation Greenbushes swimming pool and open day with a tour of the current mine. timber industries expanded and the number available in and near Greenbushes. conservation area - As mining has changed of settlers increased the population increased Greenbushes cemetery - the Greenbushes There are many things to see and do in location there has been regeneration of the substantially. By 1904 the population was Cemetery is on the South Western Highway Greenbushes so do come and see us, explore landscape and some of the earlier mining 3000 and there were 159 miners, plus between Greenbushes and Bridgetown. our wonderful past and how we have used this holes have been transformed into important storekeepers, carriers, carpenters, tinsmiths, Although not the first cemetery there are history to build a future to welcome guests to features of the town such as: solicitors, mining agents, chemists, butchers, many old restored graves that give an insight our regional town of Greenbushes. into early Greenbushes. Location, location, location... - Greenbushes is situated on the highest point on the Darling Scarp so there are wonderful views, tourism and heritage drives and walks in and around Greenbushes. Walks of Discovery - There are three walk trails that begin and end at the Heritage Park: • Mining Heritage Walk with its historic tunnel and several mine shafts. • New Zealand Gully two hour walk Main Street of Greenbushes taken circa 1910 with water features and forests. 6 History, he Minerals, mu 7 ritage & hospitality seums & memorabilia THINGS TO DO in HISTORICAL BRIDGETOWN THINGS TO see and DO

We are very proud of our ‘historically listed town’ with its rich history and invite you to take the Giant chess - A giant chess board is located time to visit some of the following: in Memorial Park and the chess pieces can be hired from the Visitor Centre opposite the

The Brierley Jigsaw Gallery - located within The Old Gaol - situated near the Visitor Centre park. Things to do the Visitor Centre. This is the only jigsaw the old gaol was still in use until 1973. Open gallery in the southern hemisphere. Saturdays from 10am to 2pm. At other times Swimming pool and skatepark - The outdoor enquire at the Visitor Centre. pool is heated. These facilities are situated on This collection was started by Mrs Jessica Steere Street (the pool is closed during winter Brierley when she owned Nelson’s House Bridgedale (Blechynden House) - Established Things to do Things - check dates with the Visitor Centre). Phone (now Nelsons of Bridgetown Motel) in the in 1863, it is the first home to be built in 9761 2966. 1950s and 60s. This was at the time a boarding Bridgetown. Walk the grounds of this beautiful house where she placed jigsaws out for her homestead and gardens which are part of the Markets - Held every alternate Sunday from guests to do which she then framed and hung Blackwood River Walk. 7.30-noon at the River Park (south side of the on the bedroom walls. When Nelsons was traffic bridge) where you can stock up on fresh Historic walks - The main streets in sold, Mrs Brierley moved the puzzles to her local produce, plants, bric-a-brac, and other Bridgetown and Greenbushes have many house in Hampton Street and then when the interesting items. Phone the Visitor Centre on historic buildings. An explanatory plaque on Bridgetown Visitor Centre opened in 1978 the 9761 1740 for information on dates. each denotes its original use. The walk trails jigsaws were again moved and thus the jigsaw booklet available from the Visitor Information Elephant Trek and Cougar Trail - Two new gallery was opened. Since then many puzzles Centre contains information on local buildings. mountain bike trails suitable for anyone from have been donated, ranging from the world’s novice to elite rider. Take in the local scenery smallest wooden puzzle to huge 9,000 piece Geegelup Heritage Trail - retraces the early and history with lots of climbs and descents to puzzles. Admission is by donation and is open history of the area and its links with the get your heart pumping. Call in at the Visitor during Visitor Centre hours. agricultural, mining and timber industries. Centre to pick up a map. This 52km driving circuit offers a pleasant Museum - The heritage display within the day’s outing with opportunities for picnicking, Golf - Visit the Bridgetown Golf Club and play Visitor Centre depicts the timber industry walking and canoeing. 18 holes on grass greens or play mini golf and apple growing era. There is a variety of in Jeans’ Garden - memorial to a local keen items including apple packing equipment golfer. Equipment provided with an honour from times gone by; many old photographs; system for payment. weighing scales; household items and farming equipment. Garden festival - Visit the open gardens during the Festival of Country gardens in May, October and November. For more information go to www.countrygardens-australia.com Canoeing/kayaking - Hiring of canoes and kayaks is available from Maranup Ford (a working farm and caravan park - approximately 15 minutes’ drive west of Bridgetown on the Blackwood River), phone 9761 1200 and also from the Bridgetown Caravan Park, South Western Highway, phone 9761 1900. A free map is available at the Visitor Centre.

Brierley Jigsaw Gallery 8 Jazz, jigsaws Truffles, tastin 9 & giant chess gs & high teas THINGS TO see & DO PICNICS, PARKS & PLAYGROUNDS

Fitness trail - Bridgetown is now sporting a Arts & craft galleries - There are some art Bridgetown caters well for children and family activities with places fitness trail in the Somme Creek Parklands and craft shops in the main street, including to play, picnic and relax... (next to the Recreation Centre). A number of Fat Arts and the Bridgetown Pottery Tearooms.

pieces of fitness equipment are positioned The Bridgetown Visitor Centre has an array Memorial Park (formerly the Boat Park) The Jarrah Park Picnics - Parks - Playgrounds along the trail for public use (at no cost). of local produce, crafts and art for sale. The is right in Bridgetown opposite the Visitor and Karri Gully local craft group sells their work Thursdays Centre. This has recently been upgraded with Nature Reserve Walk trails - There are a number of walk trails from their building at the corner of Steere and a new children’s playground, BBQs, toilets on the road around the Bridgetown Greenbushes area, Barlee Street. and giant chess board. towards Nannup

Things to do Things including the Bibbulmun Track. have a picnic area (Pioneer Park) Peace Park - This is a lovely Horse riding is available at Lucieville Farm and walk trails. The Visitor Centre offers you a walk trails area situated on Nelson Street (near the Chalets. Visitors to Bridgetown can join Karri Gully is booklet which incorporates 18 walks of Tennis Club) where there are some remains of organised rides through the farm and jarrah situated near the differing lengths and classifications in various old headstones from early settlers. A wooden forest or feed the animals. Ph 9761 1733. Bibbulmun Track. locations in and around the town. bridge spanning a small stream joins two Horse drawn wagon rides - Take a romantic The River Walk is a delightful experience and ponds. Here you will find a flat maze/labyrinth Walk trail maps are available in a dispenser at or exhilarating ride through the forests. is a 2km path commencing at the traffic bridge and lots of shady trees. Jarrah Park for your use (please return them Contact Larsen’s Horse Drawn Wagon Rides (near Bridgedale - the National Trust property) when you complete your walk). on 9761 9015 The River Park - The venue for Bridgetown’s at the south end of the main street which fortnightly Sunday morning markets is Maslin Reserve is located 1.7kms along meanders along the Blackwood River. There Bridgetown Theatre - The Bridgetown located on the South Western Hwy on the Peninsula Road on the town’s NW border. The are a few hilly sections along the route, with Repertory Theatre Company produces 5 south side of the traffic bridge on the banks reserve’s western boundary is Maslin Street. some seating strategically placed, a great area shows per annum including their famous of the Blackwood River. There is a children’s Sunnyside Reserve is located 14kms south for bird watching. There is also a local walking end of year pantomime. If there is a show playground, Rotary wishing well, BBQ, toilets east of Bridgetown. Drive south on the South group which meet on Thursday mornings coinciding with your visit to Bridgetown we and a bridge across the river to the River Walk Western Highway for 1km and turn left into at the railway car park. Visitors are most would highly recommend this as a ‘must Path. welcome to join the group. Phone the Visitor see’. Each show runs over two weekends Tweed Road. Drive for 12.5kms and entry is Centre for further information. with matinees and evening performances. There are also picnic tables on the north side on your left. The Visitor Centre is able to advise you of of the bridge in the information bay and also Self-drive tours - There are many self-drive Winnejup Reserve is located 20kms east of performances and is also the booking centre near Bridgedale House. tours visitors can follow to appreciate the Bridgetown. Drive out of town on the Boyup for all Bridgetown Theatre performances. beauty of the area. Maps showing the most Brook Road, turn right into Winnejup Road scenic drives are available at the Bridgetown River cruises - The Donnelly River boat and enjoy the countryside for 15kms. After Visitor Centre (northern end of the main goes to the mouth of the Donnelly River and crossing the Blackwood River, turn right into street). has morning and afternoon refreshments the reserve to find a covered picnic facility. provided. Contact Bridgetown Visitor Centre on 9761 1740 for further details.

Childrens’ playground in Memorial Park 10 Markets, ma Picnics, pa 11 rron & misty mornings rks & playgrounds Major Annual Events Blackwood Valley region

JANUARY JUNE Major events and festivals Australia Day celebrations - Nannup Cup (Nannup) Bridgetown Agricultural Showgrounds Bridgetown in the Winter Festival check FEBRUARY www.bridgetowninthewinter.com Boyup Brook Country Music Festival JULY (Boyup Brook) Bridgetown in the Winter Festival check MARCH www.bridgetowninthewinter.com Nannup Music Festival (Nannup) AUGUST Bridgetown Downunder Country Music Bridgetown in the Winter Festival check Festival www.bridgetowninthewinter.com Boyup Brook Open Tennis Tournament Geegelup Cup - State Kayak (Boyup Brook) Championships - (Bridgetown) APRIL Nannup Flower & Garden Festival

Major events and festivals and events Major Bridgetown Easter Tennis Tournament - (Nannup) (Easter weekend) Greenbushes Wattle Walk (Greenbushes) Anzac Day Celebrations - Memorial Park Balingup Medieval Carnivale (Balingup) (Bridgetown) & Greenbushes Dawn Greenbushes Winter Festival Weekend Service (Greenbushes) (Greenbushes) Festival of Country Gardens Nannup Spectacular Forest Rally SEPTEMBER (Nannup) Blackwood Classic Power Boat Race OCTOBER NOVEMBER Balingup Small Farm Field Day (Balingup) (Bridgetown) Blackwood Valley WA Boutique Blues at Bridgetown (Bridgetown) Blackwood River Chamber Festival Tulips with a Difference (Boyup Brook) Winemakers Show (Bridgetown) Festival of Country Gardens Main Event (Bridgetown) Harvey Dicksons’ Country Camp Out Bridgetown Rotary Blackwood Marathon (Bridgetown) MAY (Boyup Brook) (Bridgetown) Bridgetown Agricultural Show Festival of Country Gardens - Nannup Arts Festival (Nannup) (Bridgetown) (Blackwood Valley) Harvey Dickson’s Rodeo (Boyup Brook) DECEMBER Bridgetown Heritage Field Day - Festival of Country Gardens - Prelude Bridgetown Community Christmas Party (2015 and each alternate year) www.bridgetown.com.au (Blackwood Valley)

Blackwood River Chamber Festival Bridgetown Rotary Blackwood Marathon Ford House Gardens Blues@Bridgetown 12 Festivals, fu heatre, thespians & 13 n & fabulous events T thirst-quenching cider Town map 15

Greenbushes (15 mins) Greenbushes (20 mins) up Baling (60 mins) Bunbury Town map Town 14 BRIDGETOWN WINERIES/CIDERY

The Blackwood Valley region is fast gaining event also features cooking demonstrations a well-deserved reputation for top class and workshops for adults and children, as wine. In the midst of lush green pastures, well as live entertainment throughout the

rolling hills and towering forests are hidden festival. Wineries - Cidery 50 picturesque vineyards and 19 unique The Blackwood Valley & WA Boutique Wine wineries. Visit one or more of our cellar doors Show is held each October. This wine show and you will be impressed. only accepts entries from boutique wine Our deep gravel duplex soils and strong producers in Western Australia. Specifically loams produce wines with distinctive fruit designed to recognise excellence in small driven flavours and aromas. Cabernet and WA wineries, it attracts entries from every shiraz varieties grown in the region are one of WA’s nine wine regions. The function characterised by strong fruit flavours with evening is a not-to-miss opportunity for wine earthy undertones, while fruit and honey lovers to meet with winemakers and judges, flavours denote the white wine varieties being while sampling the premium wines entered winning beers, wine and home-style lunches. produced. for judging by small wineries across the state. Stroll along the heritage rose walk; step back in time through the historic photograph and One of the advantages of visiting smaller, For more details of local wineries and events, machinery display; enjoy lunch under the more boutique, wineries like ours is the please visit www.blackwoodvalleywine.asn.au vine covered veranda; support live local sure knowledge that behind every wine is a The Cidery - (Blackwood Valley Brewing music every Friday night, all with a warm

Bridgetown Wineries - Cidery Wineries Bridgetown truly committed and passionate winemaker, Company) is 1.3km from the PO on the country welcome. Open seven days from who will usually be delighted to talk to you Boyup Brook Road and offers fresh, natural 11am til 4pm and 8pm on Fridays. Phone in person about their craft. Their enthusiasm boutique ciders and perry (pear cider), award 9761 2204. is certainly well reflected in the outstanding quality of local wine. Take the time to learn BOUTIQUE CIDER - CRAFT BEER - WINE - FOOD - GREAT SERVICE the stories of the vine and wine directly from the owners and talented winemakers in this Life is Short - Drink the Best! remarkable wine country. 1.3km from A great place to relax with family and friends: The main food and wine festival in our region town centre. Open 7 days. stay for lunch, taste our full range of crisp natural ciders, is the Taste of the Blackwood, currently taking perry, award winning craft beer and “bottla wines”. place in Bridgetown in August each year. It’s a weekend-long market-style event especially Opening Hours: 111111amamam til 4 pmpmpm Saturday to Thursday, for food and wine lovers. Indulge yourself with til 8pm on Friday with Live Music.. ♫ ♫ ♫ free tastings as you make your way through Lunch available 12 --- 2 weekdays, til 3 on weekends. stalls showcasing the quality, diversity and value of local produce. This family friendly 43 Gifford Rd, Bridgetown WA 6255 ph: 08 9761 2204 [email protected] www.thecidery.com.au

Visit the beautiful Blackwood Valley A special place for wine makers and discover some of and wine lovers. the most outstanding wines in Western Australia. It’s a journey well worth making. For more information on our award-winning wineries visit www.blackwoodvalleywine.asn.au

Bridgetown Visitor Centre wine display 16 Vall 17 eys, views BLACKWOOD Bridgetown Visitors GuideW 135mmoodf i xr 45mmes, w 2.indd 1 18/05/14 9:32 PM & vineyards ildflowers & wineries Bridgetown Pottery BUSINESS DIRECTORY – Restaurant Shopping in Bridgetown/Greenbushes 81 Hampton st, Bridgetown 6255 (opposite scott’s tavern) is an experience not to be missed. We Open if the signs are out on the footpath recommend a walk up one side of the Telephone: 9761 1038 main CBD and down the other, to take One of Bridgetown’s oldest buildings is home to a in all that is offered in the huge variety family business that is celebrating 27 years of providing of speciality shops, boutiques and cafes. hospitality to travellers and locals alike. Take a walk back in time as you wander Enjoy homecooked meals, fine art and craft and an atmosphere reminiscent of past times. Outside catering through those stores offering bric-a-brac, service also available.

antiques and pre-loved items from a Prop. Bevan and Pip Mills (and sons sometimes!) open Wed-Mon St Hampton 131 9761 2313-0418 911 532 bygone era. Get lost in our beautiful gift shops and boutiques offering the latest in gifts and fashion. A number of businesses are open on the weekends. ANTIQUES/BRIC A BRAC Bridgetown Secondhand Shoppe...... Bridgetown ��9761 2757 Horti Towers...... Bridgetown ��9761 2216 A huge range of Grocery, Dairy & Freezer Shopping in Bridgetown in Shopping Tiger’s Treasures...... Greenbushes �� 0427 775 886 products, Fresh fruit and vegetables, GALLERIES Deli items and much, much more… Bridgetown Pottery Gallery...... Bridgetown ��9761 1038 Your local Supermarket Fat Arts Gallery...... Bridgetown ��9761 2313 Open 7 days a week 8am - 7pm BAKERY 109 Hampton Street, Bridgetown • Phone: 9761 1044 • Fax: 9761 1452 • thestables.igaonline.com.au Hansen’s Hot Bread Shop...... Bridgetown �� 9761 1194 LEVANDA GROVE ALPACA & OLIVE FARM BOUTIQUES Bridgetown Gardens Estate Barney & Fleur...... Bridgetown ��9761 2777 ~ Kangaroo Gully Bridgetown ~ ALPACAS * FLEECE * PRODUCTS Kaye’s Trinkets and Treasures...... Bridgetown ��9761 1951 A beautiful venue with spectacular views for your Quiet and friendly, well handled alpacas for sale. Southern Ambience...... Bridgetown �� 9761 4741 Wedding Reception, Function, Convention or Workshop. OLIVE OIL * SOAPS * LOTIONS Red Carpet Style...... Bridgetown �� 0400 167 191 Award winning Olive Oils produced from our farm grown olives, hand picked and processed in our own modern press. FOOD/RETAIL/PRODUCERS OPEN ~ FRIDAY TO MONDAY ~ 10:00 - 4:00 IGA Supermarket...... Bridgetown ��9761 1044 Dennis & Evol Angelatos Levanda Grove...... Bridgetown ��9761 1258 142 Tweed Rd ~ BRIDGETOWN Blackwood Fresh...... Bridgetown ��9761 0660 Ph: 97611258 ~ M: 0417902201 Blackwood Butchers...... Bridgetown ��9761 1488 Website: www.bridgetowngardensestate.com www.levandagrove.com.au Bridgetown Meat Supply...... Bridgetown ��9761 1113 Cakes by Tasty Edibles...... Greenbushes ��9764 3361 ROYAL GALA TOURS FUNCTION CENTRES Email inquiries: [email protected] Bridgetown Gardens Function Centre...... Bridgetown ��9761 1740 Website: www.royalgalatours.com.au Bridgetown Hotel...... Bridgetown ��9761 1034 Booking Phone 1300 233 556 Lucieville Function Centre...... Bridgetown �� 9761 1733 The South West offers many unique Nelsons Motel...... Bridgetown ��9761 1641 Call your local Independent Agent experiences found absolutely 104 Hampton Street, Bridgetown 6255 nowhere else in the world. Join us at Royal Gala Tours and live the magic Office: (08) 9761 2722 that surrounds you... and be in awe of Mobile: 0417 612 678 the history that precedes you. Support the team that supports our town Tour Brochures available for Day Tours & Extended Tours. Email: [email protected] Private Charters available. 18 ecreation, rela lpacas, appl 19 R xation & retail therapy A e cider & autumn leaves BUSINESS DIRECTORY TOWN SERVICES

FUEL/GAS BOTTLES/CAMPING EQUIPMENT BANKING/ATMs Bridgetown has three banks, Commonwealth, Westpac and Bankwest. All BP Roadhouse...... Bridgetown ��9761 1170 three have ATM machines. Greenbushes Roadhouse...... Greenbushes ��9764 3530 FUEL/AUTO GAS There are two Service Stations in Bridgetown and one in Greenbushes. In Mitre 10...... Bridgetown ��9761 1067 addition, Caltex Energy WA in Spencer Street, Bridgetown has self-service Town Services Blackwood Rural Service...... Bridgetown ��9761 1777 fuel available 24 hours a day, and auto gas available Monday to Friday GIFT SHOPS during business hours. Kaye’s Trinkets & Treasures...... Bridgetown ��9761 1951 MEDICAL A medical centre with eight Doctors and a Physiotherapist is located at Valley Gifts...... Bridgetown ��9761 2777 88 Steere Street ��9761 1222 The Cobblers Wife...... Bridgetown ��9761 1870 Rollin...... Bridgetown ��9761 1883 A 24 bed hospital in Peninsula Road ��9782 1222 HARDWARE/ELECTRICAL Two Chiropractors �� 9761 2492 or 9761 1454 Retravision/Mitre 10...... Bridgetown ��9761 1067 POLICE The Police Station is open from 9am - 12noon daily. Call 000 for LIQUOR/TAKEAWAY FOOD emergencies or phone the Station on ��9761 1666 Scotts Tavern...... Bridgetown ��9761 1633 Shopping in Bridgetown in Shopping POST OFFICE There are post offices in both Bridgetown and Greenbushes. Clovers General Store...... Bridgetown ��9761 1233 COMMUNITY Bridgetown Community Resource Centre next to the Post Office is open Bridgetown Hotel...... Bridgetown ��9761 1034 RESOURCE from 9.00-4.30 Mon-Fri ��9761 2712 ISA Chinese Restaurant...... Bridgetown ��9761 4444 CENTRE BP Roadhouse...... Bridgetown �� 9761 1181 Greenbushes Community Resource Centre is open Mon-Fri ��9764 3575 Shamrock Hotel...... Greenbushes �� 0427 980 866 Internet service is also available at the Bridgetown Visitor Centre seven Chooks Fresh & Tasty...... Bridgetown ��9761 1616 days per week. NEWSAGENCY/LOTTO Bridgetown Newsagency...... Bridgetown ��9761 1001 CHURCH SERVICES PHARMACY St Brigid’s Catholic Church Check the church notice board ��9761 1241 Bridgetown Pharmacy 777...... Bridgetown ��9761 1004 Bridgetown REAL ESTATE AGENTS St Patrick’s Greenbushes Check the church notice board ��9761 1241 Blackwood Valley Real Estate...... Bridgetown ��9761 2722 Harcourts Realty...... Bridgetown ��9761 1566 St Paul’s Anglican Church Services 9am Sundays ��9761 1031 L J Hooker...... Bridgetown ��9761 1055 Bridgetown SPECIALTY SHOPS St Barnabas’ Anglican Services 11am 1st & 4th Sundays ��9761 1031 Christmas @ 139...... Bridgetown ��9761 2313 Greenbushes Blackwood Kitchen...... Bridgetown ��9761 4488 Church of Christ Bridgetown Services 10.15am Sundays ��9761 4532 Ooh La Lollipop...... Bridgetown ��9761 1099 JUSTBKIDS Gym & Fitness Programmes...... Greenbushes ��9764 6695 Uniting Church Bridgetown Services Sundays ��9761 4720 Marks Upholstery...... Greenbushes �� 0427 775 886 Uniting Church Greenbushes Services 1st & 3rd Sundays 2.30pm The Right Stuff for Landholders...... Bridgetown ��9761 4725 Blackwood Family Church Services 9.30am Sundays ��9761 4298 TOUR OPERATORS/BUS COACH HIRE Donnelly River Cruises...... Manjimup ��9777 1018 Royal Gala Tours...... Mullalyup �� 1300 233 556 SERVICE CLUBS TRADES/SERVICES Rotary Mondays 6.30pm for 7pm Nelsons Restaurant ��9761 2214 Gib Hire...... Bridgetown �� 0428 612 522 Lions Thursdays (2nd & 4th) 7pm for 7.30pm �� 9761 1131 Neil Giblett - Spray Contractor...... Bridgetown ��9761 1065 Apex Thursdays (fortnightly) Bridgetown Club 7pm ��9761 1179 20 Trees, tra Cycling, scen 21 ils & tranquility ery & sun shiny days PLACES TO EAT LUNCH Bridgetown Hotel...... 9761 1034...... Licensed �� 7 days Sample some of WA’s finest primary produce from our rich soils and high rainfall - a recipe for Bridgetown Pottery Restaurant...... 9761 1038...... BYO �� Mon-Sat a culinary delight! Cakes by Tasty Edibles...... 9764 3361...... BYO �� Mon-Sat Exchange Hotel...... 9764 3509...... Licensed �� Thu-Sun BREAKFAST (B) COFFEE/CAKE (CC)

Freemasons Hotel...... 9761 1725...... Licensed �� Wed-Sun Dining out - Take away Bridgetown Hotel (B & CC)...... 9761 1034 �� 7 days Hansens Hot Bread Shop...... 9761 1194 �� Mon-Sat Bridgetown Pottery Restaurant (B & CC)...... 9761 1038 �� Mon-Sat Horti Towers...... 9761 2216 �� Thu-Tue Hansens Hot Bread Shop (B & CC)...... 9761 1194 �� Mon-Sat ISA Chinese Restaurant...... 9761 4444 ��Tue-Sun Horti Towers (CC)...... 9761 2216 �� Thu-Tue Mooreish & Co...... 9761 1715 ��9am - 3pm Thu-Tue Mooreish & Co (B & CC)...... 9761 1715 ��9am - 3pm Thu-Tue Tea & Sympathy Tea Room ...... 9761 2007 �� Thu-Mon Nelsons (B)...... 9761 1641 �� 7 days The Barking Cow...... 9761 4619 �� Mon-Sat Tea & Sympathy Tea Room (CC)...... 9761 2007 �� Thu-Mon The Cidery...... 9761 2204...... Licensed �� 7 days The Barking Cow (B & CC)...... 9761 4619 �� Mon-Sat The Red Panda...... 9761 2888...... BYO �� Tue-Sat Cakes by Tasty Edibles (CC)...... 9764 3361 �� Mon-Sat The Red Panda (B & CC)...... 9761 2888 �� Tue-Sat DINNER (Please phone for reservations) Bridgetown Hotel...... 9761 1034...... Licensed �� 7 days TAKE-AWAY Bridgetown Pottery Restaurant...... 9761 1038...... BYO �� Thu & Fri BP Roadhouse...... 9761 1181 �� 7 days Cakes by Tasty Edibles...... 9764 3361...... BYO �� Fri Pizza & Pasta

Dining out - Take away out - Take Dining Hansens Hot Bread Shop...... 9761 1194 �� 7 days Exchange Hotel...... 9764 3509...... Licensed �� 7 days Greenbushes Roadhouse...... 9764 3530 �� 7 days Freemasons Hotel...... 9761 1725...... Licensed �� Wed-Sun ISA Chinese Restaurant...... 9761 4444...... BYO �� 7 days Nelsons...... 9761 1641...... Licensed �� 7 days Mooreish & Co...... 9761 1715 �� 6pm - late Thu-Sat

Bridgetown Valley Lodge ISA Restaurant Tea & Sympathy Former Trainmen Barracks circa 1950 Hilltop Hideaway 16 Phillips Street, Bridgetown Chinese & Asian Cuisine TEA ROOM Fully furnished two bedroom family Tel/Fax: 08 9761 4144 Light Lunches - GF & Vegetarian www.bridgetownvalleylodge.com.au friendly house with log fire, great Leaf Teas & 5 Senses Coffee Closed Monday Lunch only Delicious Cakes & Scones - Boutique motel, heritage listed views & deck. Giftware, Teawares & more & newly refurbished. Stylish Lunch 11.30am - 2.30pm Open 10am-2.30pm Thurs-Mon guest rooms with ensuites, cafe/ Sleeps 5. s Dinner 4.30pm - 8.30pm 179 Hampton Street 9761 2007 courtyard dining, valley views I With free entry to our model toy all within a relaxing Contact ISA soldier display-10,000 items to view! environment just minutes walking distance to the town. 0407 351 733 73 Hampton St, Bridgetown • Tel: 9761 4444 Glenlynn Farm Cottages, Bridgetown

Lot 12 Press Rd, Bridgetown 6255 Four, two bedroomed, self contained cottages surrounded Telephone: (08) 9761 2246 E: [email protected] by native forest. Ideal for bird watching, bush walking, W: www.glenlynncottages.com.au mountain biking, horse riding or just relaxing. 22 ine food, fresh pro Rivers, rain 23 F duce & friendly service bows & rolling hills Accommodation

Contact the Visitor Centre on 9761 1740 to book or go online to www.bridgetown.com.au FARMSTAY/CHALETS/COTTAGES (all self contained) Balingup Jalbrook Cottages...... Balingup ��9764 1616 HOTELS/MOTELS Balingup Vista Chalets...... Balingup ��9764 1491 Bridgetown Hotel...... Bridgetown ��9761 1034

Balingup Heights Hilltop Forrest Cottages...... Balingup ��9764 1283 Accommodation Bridgetown Valley Lodge...... Bridgetown ��9761 4144 Bridgetown Riverside Chalets...... Bridgetown ��9761 1040 Exchange Hotel...... Greenbushes ��9764 3509 Country Cottages of Bridgetown...... Bridgetown ��9761 4004 Freemasons Hotel...... Bridgetown �� 9761 1725 Fern Gulley Retreat...... Nannup ��9756 2000 Nelsons Motel...... Bridgetown ��9761 1641 Glenlynn Cottages...... Bridgetown ��9761 2246 Tweed Valley Lodge Motel...... Bridgetown ��9761 2828 Lucieville Farm Chalets...... Bridgetown �� 9761 1733 Maranup Ford...... Maranup ��9761 1200

Accommodation Redtail Cottages...... Bridgetown ��9764 4098 E: [email protected] Sunnyhurst...... Bridgetown ��9761 1081 Wilgarup Lodge Cottage...... Manjimup ��9771 1991 Bed & Breakfast W: blackwoodvalleysuites.com.au Telephone: (08) 9764 1479 Windy Hollow Homestead and Treehouse...... Bridgetown ��9761 2523 Chris & Bev Brown Proprietors 21066 South Western Hwy, Mullalyup Woodbine Chalets...... Manjimup ��9772 4239 Not strictly Bridgetown... but close to quaint Balingup with Queen and King suites, complimentary light breakfast, ensuite, fridge, open 24 Manor Ridge, Highland Estate, Bridgetown W.A. 6255 log fires, RC air-con, TV/DVD in a picturesque rural location. See our website for loads more information.

Granny’s Place Bed & Breakfast Country Cottages of Bridgetown Bridgetown Riverside Chalets Traditional country hospitality Anita & Til Iuretigh Windy Hollow Homestead 2 Bedroom Fully Self Contained Family Friendly Cottages 3 minutes from town not far from the Blackwood River Family Friendly Windy Hollow Bed and 16 Mattamattup Street, Bridgetown WA Relax and unwind overlooking Farm Activities Breakfast, unique Tree House, rustic cabins 9761 4004 or 0488 589 018 the beautiful Blackwood and traditional in house River in our spacious fully self accommodation. Jim and Pam Taylor contained chalets invite you to enjoy tranquility and peace at Windy Hollow. This Ph: o8 9761 1o4o beautiful property lies email: [email protected] minutes from Historic Bridgetown, set in a picturesque valley Lot 593 Wheatley St (PO Box 683) Bridgetown with cottage garden and tennis court. Phone: 9761 2523 WA 6255 • Phone: (08) 9761 4123 [email protected] www.bridgetownchalets.com.au Jim & Pam Taylor [email protected] www.countrycottagesofbridgetown.com.au Email: [email protected] www.countrycottagesofbridgetown.com.auenquiries@countrycottagesofbridgetown.com.au

Tranquil adult retreat just 2km from town featuring: • Spacious luxury, self-contained suites • Stunning riverside Lucieville Farm Chalets & Function Centre location • Amazing birdlife with daily feeding • RAC **** Escape & unwind at Lucieville. • 2 to 4 night midweek specials available • Disabled facilities Picturesque rural setting in the beautiful Blackwood River Valley where you can horse ride, join in farm activities such as feeding the many animals & milking a cow (these activities Check out our website for also available to visitors of Bridgetown; please ring to make more info or give us a call a booking), canoe on the dam, bushwalk, relax or use as 171 Tweed Road, a base to explore the region. Cosy log fires for winter & air Bridgetown conditioning (4 chalets) for warm summer days. Ask about our Function Centre for Weddings, Dinners or Business functions. www.tweedvalleylodge.com.au Tel: (08) 9761 2828 South West Highway, Bridgetown - Ph 08 9761 1733 - Fax 08 9761 2213 Website: www.lucieville.com.au - Email address: [email protected] 24 offee, cafes & comf Art, artisa 25 C ortable accommodation ns & ‘The Archies’ Accommodation

BED and BREAKFAST SELF CONTAINED HOUSES Balingup Rose B & B...... Balingup ��9764 1205 Ascot House...... Bridgetown ��9332 1349 Belvedere B & B...... Bridgetown ��9761 2315 Blackwood Valley Loft...... Bridgetown ��9335 7874 Blackwood Valley Suites...... Mullalyup ��9765 1479 BlueSky Retreat...... Greenbushes ��9764 3802 Accommodation Granny’s Place...... Bridgetown ��9761 4123 Bridgetown House...... Bridgetown �� 0432 980 759 Hyland Retreat...... Bridgetown ��9761 2612 Chapman’s Cottage...... Bridgetown �� 9304 3036 Kalyaana Spa & Wellness Retreat...... Bridgetown ��9761 1420 Cooinda Cottage...... Bridgetown ��9761 1740 Maranup Ford...... Maranup ��9761 1200 Hilltop Hideaway...... Bridgetown ��9761 1740 Moyola Manor Guesthouse...... Bridgetown ��9761 4999 Overwater Country Retreat...... Bridgetown ��9721 9446 Rickaty on Blackwood B & B...... Bridgetown ��9761 4052 Spencer Lane Cottage...... Bridgetown ��9307 2294 Shambhala Guest House...... Bridgetown ��9761 4350

Accommodation Tudor Cottage...... Bridgetown �� 0429 236 729 The Green Welly Stop...... Bridgetown ��9761 2688 Tweed Cottage...... Bridgetown �� 9310 8431 Wilgarup Lodge...... Manjimup ��9771 1991 Wilgarup Lodge...... Manjimup ��9771 1991 Windy Hollow Homestead and Treehouse...... Bridgetown ��9761 2523 Windy Hollow Vale House...... Bridgetown �� 9444 3179 Woodlands B & B...... Bridgetown ��9761 2125 Woodlupine...... Greenbushes ��0417 982 490 CARAVAN PARKS Bridgetown Caravan Park...... Bridgetown ��9761 1900 Maranup Ford...... Maranup ��9761 1200

Woodlands of Bridgetown Bridgetown Caravan Park Bed & Breakfast **** Situated on the banks of the Blackwood River • Historic 1894 Homestead on Geegelup Brook • Self contained • Cottage garden setting on picturesque cabins overlooking farmland • Short stroll to town the river • Luxury en-suite rooms (one spa bath) • Sitting room with antique furniture • On site vans and fire place • Powered sites • Hearty breakfast served in period dining room • Tent sites • Tennis court and summer house • Service with a personal touch Phone: 9761 1900 • Clean ablutions & South West Highway Bridgetown WA 6255 camp kitchen Quality self contained holiday accommodation 08 9761 2125 / 0428 720021 bridgetowncaravanpark.com.au Bookings at the Bridgetown-Greenbushes Visitor Centre www.woodlandsofbridgetown.com.au [email protected] • Canoe & kayak hire (08) 9761 1740 • www.bridgetown.com.au

Shambhala Guesthouse **** Moyola Manor Stunning B&B with Spectacular Views Guesthouse Ph 9761 4350 www.shambhala.com.au A country manor house offering B&B • Queens accommodation, with warm hospitality. Perfect for a getaway escape, • Twins Tel: 08 9761 1200 romantic weekend, or special occasion. www.maranupford.com.au Wood fires, guest lounge, queen • Ensuites beds, free WIFI in a picturesque setting. • Garden [email protected] Grassed and shaded Powered or Unpowered sites Cabin Camp Kitchen (08) 9761 4999 • Peaceful Maranup Ford Rd 2 Bedroom Cottage Dog Friendly On the Blackwood River www.moyolamanorguesthouse.com.au Bridgetown WA 6256 • Relaxing Open Garden and Birdwatching 26 Canoeing, camp Walks, wa 27 ing & kayaking ttles & wagon rides A quality motel in the heart of Bridgetown located on the main street close to all Blackwood Valley Nelsons of tourist venues and local wineries. Nelsons caters for all budgets, with 39 rooms ranging from our Standard Motel Room, to the Deluxe Room which includes kitchenette facilities, Bridgetown to our Executive Spa Room, a room type to meet any taste. 38 Hampton Street Nelsons fully licensed a-la-carte restaurant is open Bridgetown,6255 for breakfast and dinner 7 days per week and can cater for functions, weddings and corporate Phone 9761 1641 engagements in our very own function room. Fax 9761 2372 Freecall 1800 635 565 “Nelsons looks forward to [email protected] welcoming you to our wonderful nelsonsofbridgetown.com.au part of the world”

Bridgetown-Greenbushes Visitor Information Centre

Want to know about Accommodation, Attractions, and Activities? Make us your first stop, we’re on the main street in Bridgetown, the only heritage listed town in the South West. Let our friendly staff assist you with your accommodation bookings, maps, brochures, walks and self drives. Or just stroll in and visit our famous Brierley Jigsaw Gallery and Museum. 154 Hampton Street, Bridgetown Phone (08) 9761 1740 www.bridgetown.com.au

Sunnyhurst Chalets Nestled amongst and overlooking the hills of Bridgetown in a peaceful, picturesque setting with beautiful sunsets. Swimming pool, 9-hole mini golf, alpacas, donkeys, miniature ponies and chooks. River walk, bush walks, horse riding and canoe hire nearby. Only 3km from town. Midweek and weekly specials (excluding school/public hols) Doust Street Bridgetown 08 9761 1081 www.sunnyhurstchalets.com.au