Looking for a European autumn experience but in the south west of WA – look no further than the picturesque country town of Balingup!
The historic mill town of Grimwade, situated just outside the town, is the best place to camp being free and on the banks of a lovely pool in the Balingup Brook. Watch the mist hang over the water in the early morning or enjoy a walk on the nearby Bibbulmun Track.
The remnants of the settlement can be seen in the vivid turn of leaves both here and at the nearby Golden Valley Tree Park, turning the landscape a swathe of yellows, oranges and pinks. The arboretum is the largest in WA being 60ha in size and was first planted over one hundred years ago.
For more information visit Balingup Tourism or Golden Valley Tree Park.
Grimwade Settlement Campsite, Balingup
Grimwade Settlement Campsite, Balingup
Grimwade Settlement Campsite, Balingup
Golden Valley Tree Park, Balingup
Golden Valley Tree Park, Balingup
Grimwade Settlement Campsite, Balingup
Grimwade Settlement Campsite, Balingup
Grimwade Settlement Campsite, Balingup
Golden Valley Tree Park, Balingup
Golden Valley Tree Park, Balingup
Grimwade Settlement Campsite, Balingup
Grimwade Settlement Campsite, Balingup
Grimwade Settlement Campsite, Balingup
Golden Valley Tree Park, Balingup
Grimwade Settlement Campsite, Balingup
Grimwade Settlement Campsite, Balingup
Golden Valley Tree Park, Balingup
Grimwade Settlement Campsite, Balingup
Golden Valley Tree Park, Balingup
Golden Valley Tree Park, Balingup
Golden Valley Tree Park, Balingup
Grimwade Settlement Campsite, Balingup
Grimwade Settlement Campsite, Balingup
Golden Valley Tree Park, Balingup
Golden Valley Tree Park, Balingup
Grimwade Settlement Campsite, Balingup