Manjimup

Manjimup is an Aboriginal name said to be derived from "Manjin", a broad leafed marsh flag with an edible root.

Manjimup embodies all the charm of a Western Australian county town and is the centre of a thriving fruit and vegetable industry. Visitors can spend time bushwalking, taking forest and ecology tours, wine tasting, or fishing.

Within a short drive of the town you can visit the Diamond Tree Lookout Tower. The Diamond Tree is one of three climbing trees in the Southern Forests, and was built as a fire lookout in 1941. It stands 51 metres high and visitors can climb to the top for spectacular views over the trees.

Each year the town revs up for Australia’s richest motor cross race the Manjimup 15,000 International Motocross Spectacular with top national and international motocross riders presenting action packed racing on a world class circuit.  Motorcycling is not limited to track events; there are plenty of recreational cross country motor bike rides and organised tours available.
 
The Manjimup Timber Park gives a fascinating insight into the local industry and logging heritage. The Park contains a museum, historical hamlet, vintage machinery, a blacksmith’s forge, and you can also visit Deanmill, a working sawmill.

Another feature is the Four Aces, a row of karri trees that are over 300 years old. They stand only one kilometre from One Tree Bridge. As the name suggests this bridge was made from a single karri tree and survives as a testament to the ingenuity of the early pioneers. For those interested in the history of the area, a visit to the Dingup Church and the Pioneer Cairn are highly recommended.

Seven kilometres from Manjimup is the popular Fonty’s Pool. Created in 1925 by Archie Fontanini as a pool to irrigate his vegetables, it soon became a favourite picnic spot and a great place to enjoy a summertime swim.

The famous “Pink Lady” apple was developed in Manjimup and the horticultural industry continues to evolve with new pursuits including avocado farming, green tea, and the rare gourmet black truffle.  You can pick up the freshest of produce at the farm gate including apples, pears, cherries, nectarines, kiwi fruit, chestnuts, hazelnuts, cauliflower, broccoli, carrots and corn. 

Each year Manjimup hosts the Cherry Harmony Festival to celebrate the start of the cherry season in early December. Several varieties of cherries are grown the orchards of Manjimup and the festival provides a fun way to enjoy them along with other local produce.

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