Donnybrook, Western Australia

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DONNYBROOK - This is a small country town about 20-30 miles from Bunbury. Its claim to fame is that it is the home of the Granny Smith’s Apple! There are many orchards on the outskirts of town growing a variety of fruits.Didn’t see any Granny Smiths though.



Historically there was a lot of gold mining in the area, sandstone quarrying and lumber operations – see photos. As previously found elsewhere in Australia, it was clean and litter free. Nice. Whilst a railway line passes through the town, it would seem only to be for freight, which is a shame. The old railway station is now a tourist information centre - with really friendly staff. Thanks, staff.



The one thing that will stick in my mind about the town, is that it had the biggest public children’s playground that I have ever ever seen, and with sun shading – presumably to get children to nag their parents to take them to Donnybrook and as a spin off, to spend money in the town. (North Tyneside Council, please note this good idea to bring families to a town).

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Photos

Donnybrook Mamoth Playground
Biggest free public playground for children I have seen, especially for a small town.

Donnybrook Playground
Note protection from the sun!

Donnybrook Goldmining
Replica of an old goldmine. Didn't find any gold dust, just found dust.

Donnybrook Granny Smiths.
Large granny Smiths grown here, it is suggested by the notice?

Donnybrook Steam Engine
HIstoric steam engine used for lumber sawing.

Donnybrook Orchards
Miles of roadside orchards

Donnybrook Aboriginal Sculpture
Note it is a large sculptured snake - big brown head top centre

Donnybrook Historical Marker
Locals living in harmony with the environment

Donnybrook old train station
Now a friendly touris information centre.