Welcome to Manjimup

Manjimup WA 6258 (Pop 4 500)

Manjimup sits in the heart of WA’s South Western region surrounded by towering forests, fruit orchards and market gardens. Situated 299 km south of Perth, this timber town was first settled in 1850s with the railway following in 1911. Manjimup Show (Mar), Festival of Country Gardens (Oct/Nov), Horticultural Expo (Nov), Cherry Harmony Festival (Dec).

Tourist Attractions & Info: Timber & Heritage Park, cnr Rose & Edwards St excellent timber information and museum complex. Open (9am-5pm) daily.

Nearby: King Jarrah Heritage Trail (3 km west) 650 m forest walk leads to a 600 year old jarrah tree surrounded by stunning spring wildflower displays. Dingup Church & Cemetery (8 km east) beautiful soapstone church (1896) and nearby pioneer cemetery. Diamond Tree Lookout (9 km south) 51 m karri with fire lookout tower built in 1941. Fonty’s Pool (10 km south) popular swimming pool and recreation area. One Tree Bridge (21 km west) displays the 17 m piece of karri tree used to span the Donnelly River in 1904 subsequently destroyed during floods. Nearby Glenoran Pool excellent seasonal trout and marron fishing. The Four Aces (23 km west) row of four gigantic karris (67-79 m) about 250 years old. Lake Muir Lookout & Bird Observatory (55 km east) salt lake boardwalk and bird hide. Wineries include Yanmah Ridge, Herriot, Black George’s.

Accommodation: Manjimup has 4 hotel/motels, a B&B, farmstay, several holiday cottages and 3 caravan parks. Visitor Information Centre: 80 Giblett St. Tel (08) 9771 1831.

Airports:
Busselton Regional Airport (BQB), Vasse Hwy, Yalyalup. Tel (08) 9781 0444. (113 km n-w); Perth Airport (PER), 2 George Wiencke Drive, Perth Airport. Tel (08) 9478 8888. (302 km north).

Hospital:
Warren Hospital, Hospital Rd, Manjimup. Tel (08) 9777 0300.