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BOYUP BROOK
Explore the largest stretch of the Blackwood River as it meanders through rolling hills and farmlands in this extraordinary part of the world. BOYUP BROOK, SET on the tranquil Blackwood River, is the heart of Western Australia’s country scene. It’s also a rural community brimming with talent and will win you over with its warm hospitality and spirit. Highlighting the fact is Boyup Brook’s obsession (in a good way) with collecting. From a world-famous rare jewel beetle and butterfly collection, record and music memorabilia that will blow your mind, to one of Australia’s largest collections of teapots (over 5,000), the people and treasures of Boyup Brook will intrigue and delight.
Must-dos 1 Explore the quirkiest of collections – Visit the beautiful Carnaby jewel beetle and butterfly collection at the Boyup Brook Visitor Centre. Keith Carnaby was a leading light in the study of jewel beetles and this portion of his collection will take your breath away. The Visitor Centre also showcases the impressive Kradals Doll Collection and locally-made produce with Boyup Brook olive oil a mustbuy. Tea lovers should visit the quirky Quacking Frog Teapot Shed boasting a collection of more than 5,000 teapots and serving, delicious morning and afternoon tea.
Blooming wild - Boyup Brook is at its blooming best during the wildflower season (June to October), so much so that every year in October, the Blooming Wild Festival is held to celebrate everything from rare orchids, to quirky collections and exquisite local 2
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art. The Shire is filled with stunning wildflower trails in local bush reserves, so why not spend a day getting lost in nature. Boyup Brook is home to rare fauna including numbats, quenda, chuditch and woylie. Perup: Nature’s Guest House is a unique holiday experience, situated among 56,000ha of native forest, and is recognised as the best place in Western Australia to see these iconic mammal. You will truly be nature’s guest. Treat yourself - The beautiful, old stone building in the heart of town houses the Visitor Centre and the exquisite Little Art Gallery. Pop in for a look and also check out the unique products, handcrafted wares and local produce. The Little Art Gallery will be celebrating spring with a delightfully eclectic collection of original artworks by local artists. 3
4 Get lost in music - This town prides itself as being at the centre of WA’s country
music and is home to the state’s iconic Country Music Festival (February). Throughout the year, you can visit the Hot Country Music Shop to view its artists' signature collection and stock up on all things country. Make sure you don’t miss Harvey Dickson’s Country Music Centre. This entertainment shed is decorated wall-to-wall and floor-to-rafter with memorabilia spanning more than 100 years. The original 1884 wagon of local pioneers, the Muir family, hangs from the rafters. See life-sized sand sculptures of Elvis and Johnny Cash and the ‘record room’ contains an extensive Elvis Presley collection. Harvey Dickson's Rodeo - There’s nothing quite as exciting as a tension-filled rodeo. Cowboys, bulls and horses, getting stirred up and ready to go. A few riders eating the dirt and the cheers from the crowd. If this sounds like your type of action, make sure you 5
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