Balingup sits at the northern entrance to the Blackwood River Valley, surrounded by undulating hills, forests and orchards.
This charmingly beautiful small town is steadily becoming known for its locally handcrafted pottery, herbal products, arts and crafts, annual open gardens, festivals and concerts.
Bailingup is home to the scarecrow, which is outfitted differently according to the festival that’s on in town such as the Balingup Medieval Carnivale, held in August every year.
Spend an interesting hour or two wandering its many specialty shops and galleries before stopping at a quaint café.
The sixty hectare Golden Valley Tree Park holds a unique collection of beautiful and interesting trees from all over the world. A great place for a picnic, with several walk trails through the park including the Bibbulmun Track.