A comfortable half days drive from Perth transports you to the different world that is the Blackwood River Valley. The gem in the crown of Western Australia’s South West, the Valley is the ultimate country retreat for those who want to step back from the hustle and bustle of their everyday lives, breathe in some pure, fresh air and let the world pass them by for a few days. Fertile soils and the temperate climate support lush green farmlands and thick forests that are criss crossed by the wide and ambling Blackwood River and its tributaries, creating an environment that is as suited to adventure as it is to relaxation.

The Valley has a host of attractions, man made and natural, and the friendly locals are always keen to help out visitors that need some inside knowledge on where to go and what to do. The towns in the Valley are renowned as some of the most picturesque and historical in the country. Read the rest of this entry »