Boyup Brook Tourist Information Centre

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.

BOYUP BROOK PIONEER MUSEUM - The museum houses the only Masonic Lodge Temple with full and original appointments, open to the public. Catch a glimpse into the agricultural industry of the district, with extensive clover rolling coverage. open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays between 2.00 pm and 4.00 pm.

HOLOGRAMS - View the mysterious holograms (watch the eyes). A number of wonderful art sculptures created by local artist Sandy Chambers are on public display at: The Tourist Centre, Sandakan Park (at the memorial and opposite the Museum), the Fire Station and at Sandy Chambers Studio and Averies.

SAND SCULPTURES - Look at the world class sand sculptures at the swimming pool, old Flaxmill buildings and in the shed at Harvey Dickson's Country Music Centre.

The GNOMON - The Gnomon is the tringular part of a sun dial that throws the shadow. Boyup Brook has a large Gnomon which encloses a Boyup Brook Shire logo made of wrought iron and mounted on a polished granite aggregate dial. The Gnomon is located in the median strip in Abel Street opposite the Commonwealth Bank. This is a great place to sit and relax and let the day go by.

Sandy Chambers Art Studio and Aviaries - Artist in residence Sandy Chambers is the creator of the holograms and sand sculptures. Austraian and exotic birds, a camel and an alpaca and extensive gardens. Telephone ahead to ensure Sandy's availability. Cost - donation.

Heritage Trail - Walk the Heritage trail around the streets of the town. Plinths mark the sites of original buildings and business premises. Maps are available from the Tourist Information Centre. An interesting view of the towns history.

Bicentennial Walk Trail - Stretch your lets on all or part of the 6km bicentennial walk trail which runs around the town boundary, through bush reserves and along the Blackwood River. You can detour into the Boyup Brook Billabong behind the old railway station if you want a short break. A good place to start is the Lions Park at the Bridge over the Blackwood River.

Bridle Trail - Ride walk or bicycle aong this 5km return trail which follows the old railway line from the Railway Station to Skeleton Bridge. Picnic in the gazebo at the bridge before returning via the Flax Mill.

Kara Kataga Langa Trail - A short stroll from behind the Railway Station. Down to the Boyup Brook Billabong and through the revegitation work being undertaken by the friends of the Billabong.

Lions Tourist Park - Picnic at the Lions Tourist Park on the Blackwood River by the bridge. Walk part of the Bicenennial Walk Trail to the Flaxmill or do the full 6km around the boundary of the town.

Sandakan Park - Relax in Sandakan Park and acknowledge the Sandakan War Memorial. Free electric BBQ, Gazebo, childrens playground, scate board facility, holograms (Pioneer Lady - opposite the museum, Sandakan Soldier at the memorial and the Fireman out front of the Fire Station.)

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.

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

SCOTTS BROOK

Award Winning Wines and Luxury Bed and Breakfast.
For the complete Boyup Brook experience with a difference.... come and taste our stunning range of award winning wines and then stay, relax and enjoy our hospitality in this picturesque and well appointed farmhouse.

Visit their website http://www.scottsbrook.com.au

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