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It’s Festival Time in Nannup

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The Nannup Music Festival will be held over this WA Labour day long weekend and it’s much, much more than just a music festival!

The streets come alive with stalls, performances and activities – there’s free and ticketed venues that operate from Friday afternoon through to Monday lunch time.

It’s an awesome weekend for music lovers and anyone who just loves immersing themself in…

Wine Women and Song Concert in Balingup

Gather some friends and a picnic for a spectacular night under the stars with the South West Opera Ensemble’s performance of Wine, Women and Song. This intimate event is held in the beautiful rose garden at Jalbrook Estate!

Book a two night stay at Balingup Heights for this concert weekend . . . and we’ll include a complimentary Gourmet Breakfast Hamper valued at $100!

We can assist with Concert…

You want the luxury and tranquillity of a fully self-contained bush cottage . . . but you’ve been promising the kids the chance to ‘camp out’!

Kids Camp Out at Balingup Heights gives you the best of both! Even better than glamping . . . . you’ll have your own two bedroom Cottage, plus a full camp out option for the kids!

So if the camping thing doesn’t work out, they can crawl out of the tent and…

Huge Australia Day Weekend in Balingup!

Friday 24th – Monday 27th January, 2020 Indulge in a ‘whole lotta country’ and spend the Australia Day weekend in Balingup whilst relaxing at Balingup Heights Hilltop Forest Cottages! 

MOVIE UNDER THE STARS

Relax under the stars and enjoy a free outdoor Movie at Donnybrook Amphitheatre on the banks of the beautiful Preston River foreshore.

Saturday 25th January – commences 7.30pm

Storm Boy –…

Treasures of the Baroque – House Concert

Enjoy world class classical music this weekend with Treasures from the Baroque – intimate House Concert in the stunning Brookvale House in Balingup! Dr Georg Corall, António Carrilho and Michael Brett perform on Oboe, Recorder & Harpsichord

Date – Saturday 11th January

Venue – Brookvale House in Balingup

Time – 6.15pm for 6.30pm start

This will be a memorable event as always! Limited tix still…

The spectacular Geminids Meteor Shower will peak on the night between 14th – 15th December . . . and Balingup Heights lookout gives you the perfect vantage point!

The Geminids are considered to be one of the most spectacular meteor showers of the year, with the possibility of sighting around 120 meteors per hour at its peak. The shower owes its name to the constellation Gemini because the meteors…

The Manjimup Cherry Harmony Festival is one of the most exciting and celebrated days on the WA event calendar! Tick it off your bucket list and get along to this year’s event on Saturday 14th of December!

It’s a celebration of local food, wine and crafts with entertainment for the whole family! The Long Table Lunch is a stand out. Other events and activities include cooking demonstrations, wine…

Food & Wine Fest

The annual Donnybrook Food and Wine Fest is a celebration of the region’s vibrant food and wine culture. This year’s festival is set to be the best yet, with local food and wine experiences sure to tempt the tastebuds of every visitor. Sip and savour your way through award-winning wines and gourmet food, whilst enjoying live entertainment throughout the day.

Plus, with lots of fun activities for…

We’re super excited to have won Gold for the third year running in the prestigious 2019 Perth Airport WA Tourism Awards!

Clocking up three consecutive Gold Awards in the ‘Self Contained Accommodation’  category sees Balingup Heights inducted into the WA Tourism Hall of Fame!

The announcement was made at a Gala Dinner at Crown Perth on Saturday 9th November, 2019. Tourism Minister Paul Papalia…

This whole weekend from the 8th to 10th November, Bridgetown rocks with music for all to enjoy! The annual Bridgetown Blues brings a myriad of artists; from around the world, interstate and home-grown, to the many venues around Bridgetown. 

  There are ticketed and un-ticketed events. For a full program of events head to the Bridgetown Blues Website. 

Better still . . we have have one of our two…

We’re very excited to have received our Sustainable Tourism Accreditation today! An acknowledgement from the Tourism Council of WA that Balingup Heights Hilltop Forest Cottages has demonstrated a strong commitment to environmental management.

Sunup Banquet @ Schwenke’s Dam – Weekend Package – $525 saving you $100

If you’re into photography, sunrises, water birds or gourmet food then this package is made for you! Book a two night stay at Balingup Heights over the weekend – Fri 11th – Sun 13th October and join us for a Sunup Banquet @ Schwenke’s Dam!  

    Package includes :

Two nights accommodation for two people in a cosy one bedroom…

Saying goodbye to our Jesters

Each year, a few weeks before the Balingup Medieval Carnivale our magical town comes alive with the installation of the Jesters. These colourful characters line the main street, signaling that it’s Carnivale time. Constructed from paper mache they are made with love and care by the small team of Carnivale volunteers. These volunteers meet each Sunday throughout the year to bring the event…

The first week of spring is looking a lot like winter, however we’re rejoicing in the additional rain as the dams continue to fill after a few dry months.    The deciduous trees in the region, including the rows of fruit trees, are starting to blossom, and within the next few weeks the fruit orchards will transform yet again, displaying delicate rows of pink and white blossom.  Small green buds…

End of Winter Special

Immerse yourself in nature and reconnect. Our ‘winter warmer’ 3 night special will be the break that you and your family need. There’s plenty of space for kids to explore and for parents to unwind. Family memories await.

Friday 30th August to Monday 2nd September 2019

  Package price – only $560, normally $925 – saving you $365

Package includes: – Three night stay in a cosy two bedroom Cottage…

Plant it forward…

2019 Nannup Flower and Garden Festival is fast approaching – 15th – 18th August!

There’s load of activities, visual delights and opportunities to learn, grow and simply be entertained!

The theme for 2019 is Plant It Forward, with a host of activities, talks and hands on presentations to inspire you to create joy, and develop a love of gardens to echo for future generations !

Gardening celebrity…