Donnybrook, Western Australia
Donnybrook is a town in the South West region of Western Australia. It is famous for its apple industry and its large public playground.
| Donnybrook Western Australia | |||||||||
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 The state heritage listed Donnybrook Post Office | |||||||||
  Donnybrook Location in Western Australia | |||||||||
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| Coordinates | 33°35′S 115°49′E / 33.58°S 115.82°E | ||||||||
| Population | 2,786 (as of 2021) | ||||||||
| Established | 1894 | ||||||||
| Elevation | 63 m (207 ft) | ||||||||
| Location | 38 km (24 mi) from Bunbury | ||||||||
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Tourism
[change | change source]Famous attractions include:
- Apple Fun Park: This is one of Donnybrook's biggest attractions. It is known for being Australia's largest free-entry outdoor playground, with equipment for all ages.[1]
- The Big Apple: A large apple structure on top of a 20-metre tower, part of a local farm stay. It is one of Australia's "Big Things."
- Apple Festival: A major festival held every year around Easter to celebrate the apple harvest.
- English Oak: Donnybrook is home to the largest known English oak tree in Australia.
- Preston River Walk Trail: A scenic walking path along the Preston River, featuring a suspension bridge and local Indigenous art (Waugyl Sculpture Park).
- Donnybrook Stone: A type of local sandstone used to build many historic buildings in the town and elsewhere in Western Australia.
History and Industry
[change | change source]The first Granny Smith apple tree was planted in 1900, starting the large local apple industry. Apples are harvested between March and May. A small gold rush happened near the town in 1897, but it only lasted for a few years. Besides apples, the area is also important for:
- Timber
- Beef and Dairy farming
- Wine and Cider making (part of the Geographe Wine Region)
- ↑ "How Donnybrook, 'the ugliest town in Australia', reinvented itself". ABC News. 8 February 2020. Retrieved 2021-05-16.