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The view from Misty View Cottage

Spectacular views….

One of the key features of Balingup Heights is the spectacular views. This 15sec video gives you a small taste of what to expect when you visit our slice of heaven. Whilst no video can do full justice to the spectacular panoramas that you get by being the highest spot in Balingup, this video[…]

Donnybrook Food & Wine Fest

This year’s Donnybrook Food and Wine Festival is being held on Saturday 28th November at the Donnybrook Amphitheatre on the banks of the beautiful the Preston River, just a few steps from the centre of town. The event will run from 11am to 5.30pm. . . better still, it’s free[…]

Still time to experience the Blues.

Anticipation is building for this year’s Bridgetown Blues Festival which is being held over the weekend 13th – 15th November! The atmosphere is fabulous with the Festival taking over the town for the weekend. The line up features a great range of international and up & coming artists including some[…]

Take a walk!

Calling all bushwalking enthusiasts!! Join us on Sunday 1st Nov on the Bibbulmun Track to celebrate the launch of Australia’s first International Friendship Trail. The Friendship Trail twins the section between Balingup to Donnelly River Village on the Bibbulmun Track with the Bruce Trail in Canada. Book a cottage for the[…]

Spring Picnic

The annual Golden Valley Tree Park Spring Picnic is being held on Saturday 17th October, 2015. A true community event which celebrates this stunning arboretum, the arts, the environment and spring. This year as always, the entertainment is diverse featuring live music, maypole dancing, pony rides, tug-o-war and a spectacular[…]

Birdwatching at Balingup Heights

Join birding expert Peter Taylor this November for an introduction to bird watching at Balingup Heights. Learn to identify the various species of the South West birds by their plumages, calls and habits. Master the use of binoculars for bird watching, and develop a deeper appreciation for the many songs[…]

Blooming Wildflowers

The Blackwood River Valley and the Southern Forests is an internationally recognised biodiversity hotspot. There are over 2,400 plant species to be found . . . and right now, the region is one massive wildflower treasure hunt! (Spider Orchid & Flying Duck Orchid – Photos courtesy Wendy Eilby)   Orchid enthusiasts are[…]

Moving On

We recently had a unique experience here at Balingup Heights. We were contacted by Ross Metcalf from Media Buzz Online about filming a music video on our property. Ross was working with local Mandurah ‘indie rock’ band Indigo, to shoot a clip for their new song ‘Moving On’. To quote[…]

Taste of Blackwood

Taste of Blackwood is the major food and wine festival in the Blackwood Valley Region, a market-style event designed especially for food and wine lovers. Experience stalls showcasing the quality, diversity and value of local Blackwood Valley products, and indulge in free tastings of fine food and wine. Take the[…]