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Nannup, Western Australia. This beautiful, historic town is surrounded by lush forest, picturesque views and winding rivers, perfect for both the action holiday enthusiast or for those who simply want to take things a little slower. There’s fishing for trout, marron in season, canoeing, birdwatching, bushwalking, wildflowers, natural pools, wines and restaurants. Spend some time browsing through art, craft, and furniture galleries. Visit a gem museum and the Jam Company.
Nannup also offers boutique wineries and restaurants. Just south of town you will find Lavender and Marron farms. If you’re lucky, the legendary Nannup Tiger just might make an appearance as you explore the breathtaking forests. Although Nannup makes a perfect stopover at any time of the year the town’s annual August Flower and Garden Festival is something to watch out for. Tulips and daffodils number in the thousands and present visitors with an unbelievable display of colour. Find out why Nannup is known as the "Garden Village".
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Nannup is an inland town situated in the Southern Forests area of Australia's South West tourist region. Nannup is surrounded by the scenic farmlands of the Blackwood River Valley, with farmlands and forest undulating to the south-west coast at Augusta.
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The river is at the heart of Nannup and will immerse you into a country setting with streams, waterfalls and rapids. A favourite activity on the river is canoeing, depending on the season changing from a gentle paddle to a wild run down the rapids. Fishing in the river is also fun and popular.
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The 40km "Blackwood Scenic Drive" follows the beautiful Blackwood River to Balingup, with places to stop for picnics. "Tathra, the Farmhouse Kitchen" is along the way as well as a special Wildflower drive and walk. The way to Bridgetown, Manjimup and Pemberton are also magnificent drives.
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Choose between the 2.5km Heritage trail through Nannup, the River Walk Trail along the Blackwood River, the Kondil Park Wildflower Walk; which meanders through jarrah forest or the Timberline Trail from Barrabup Pool to Cambray. Most of the trails are good for bike riding too.
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Located about 10km west of Nannup, Barrabup is a natural pool and lovely for swimming and picnics. Also popular and nearby is Red Gully, another popular picnic and swimming area with camping sites and walk trails. Tell your friends you went swimming in some Australian waterholes.
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Have fun among myths and monsters in our unique mix of hedge mazes, sculpture gardens, games and quests. West Australian Tourism Awards finalist 2004. Spend half an hour or half a day following in the footsteps of King Arthur and his Knights.
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Nannup has a Mediterranean climate with mild summers and cold winters. Rainfall is plentiful during Winter and provides the ideal area for fruit growing such as Apples and Cherries and also for farming sheep and dairy production. The weather is very pleasant for much of the year. In Summer (December to February), the average maximum temperature is 28°C with an average minimum temperature of 12°C. In Winter (June to August), the average maximum temperature is 16°C with an average minimum temperature of 5°C.
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The word Nannup comes from the Noongyar Aboriginal people who once inhabited the area and means a place to stay. The land around Nannup, known in the early days as the Lower Blackwood, was first taken up in the 1850's by settlers. During the early days of settlement, Nannup was the point where people making their way to and from the coast and their farms on the Warren and Donnelly Rivers, crossed the Blackwood River. The isolated settlement grew gradually, timber mill workers and farmers moved into the district.
Nannup with its population of about 1200 has kept that old country town image even today it is untouched by the developments that are dominating the coastal towns. A visit to the town is like stepping back into history. Buildings have been preserved with their heritage features in tact. The timber and cattle industries continue to dominate Nannup's economy, however tourism and floriculture are beginning to establish a presence in the town
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