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Things to see and do in
Boyup Brook
With its peaceful atmosphere and amazing and unforgetable views, Boyup Brook provides vistors with a wonderful range of man made and natural attractions. There is something that will suit any age group and any taste. Below is a range of different places to see and things to do for everyone.
Attractions
Harvey Dickson's Country Music Centre
Boyup Brook is well known for many things but Harvey Dickson’s has to be one of the largest. Situated approximately 5km out of town on the Arthur River Road, Harvey Dickson has set up his centre out in a shed hanging pretty much anything he possibly could from the roof from a carriage, old vacuum cleaners, boots to road signs and hundred of vinyl records. With a stage and bar Harvey's annual shows are a must see attraction. He also has sand sculptures created by local artist Sandy Chambers of Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash. From the age of 14 Harvey Dickson has collected Elvis Presley memorabilia and has kept all of these in a room called the 'Record Room'. There is also the Rodeo Centre where Harvey hosts the Harvey Dickson's Rodeo annually in October. This is where the famous 10 metre tall wooden guitar men stand. Harvey Dickson's can only be truly appreciated by witness.
Contact Harvey or Rose Dickson on 9765 1125
or
visit their website at http://www.geocities.com/harveydickson/
Record Room Elvis Sand Sculpture Guitar Man
Harvey and Rose Dickson |
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Roo Gully Wildlife Sanctuary
Roo Gully is a working wildlife sanctuary, and Wildlife Education Centre,
situated in the south west of Western Australia. Run by Carol Lander and the help from volunteers from Boyup Brook, WA and volunteers studying from around the world.
Roo Gully
specialises in the care of injured, sick and orphaned marsupials. Some of the animals are cared for at Roo Gully until they are able to survive in the wild and are then released into there natural territory, though many of the guests have to make the wildlife sanctuary their permanent home with day to day contact with Carol and the volunteers at Roo Gully and experience of a life in the wild and contact with humans. The animals in which Roo Gully care for include birds, amphibians and lizards though they specialise in marsupials, such as kangaroos, wallabies, bandicoots, bettongs and possums.
The Sanctuary is very well known and with the release of 'The Roo Gully Diaries' DVD's, Roo Gully has become famous not only in Australia but around the world.
Carol is a lovely person and her passion and dedication for Roo Gully is widely recognised. Contact Roo Gully on (08) 9765 1514 to book a tour
or
Visit their website http://www.members.iinet.net.au/~roogully/
