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 | |||||||||
| 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
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
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.