Great free camping spot
Greenbushes Sports Ground Campsite is a free and large campground located around and behind the sports ground. The area is accessible to caravans and big rigs with basic facilities. Larger rigs may camp near the tennis courts with plenty of turning space and smaller rigs to find some shade behind the oval.
HOW TO GET THERE
The turnoff to the Sports Ground is in North Greenbushes and is located on the South Western Highway 9km South of Balingup or 18km North of Bridgetown. The turn-off (to the South) is between Greenbushes-Grimwade Road and Blackwood Road.
FEES & BOOKINGS
There is no charge for the use of this facility, so if you are staying at this site we encourage you to help keep it clean, and please visit and support the local community.
For further information, you may call or email via the details below.
THINGS TO DO
Visitors will enjoy the local attractions:
Walks of Discovery
Three forest walk trails begin and end at Heritage Park.
Mining Heritage Walk with its historic tunnel and several mine shafts.
New Zealand Gully two hour walk with water features and forests.
Greenbushes loop that connects to the Bibbulmun Track
Wattle Walk: A free guided walk in August each year.
Mine Lookout and Open Day
Visit the mine lookout to view the open-cut mine and see the Mining Hut replica.
Once every two years, there is a very popular mine open day with a tour of the current mine.
The Greenbushes Pool Boardwalk
An area dredged for tin in the early 1900s is a picnic area with a rotunda, barbecue, children’s play area, and a walk with interpretive signage about the natural fauna and flora. A great place to have a barbecue, enjoy the boardwalk, and the peacefulness of the location at any time of the year.
Discovery Centre
Visit the Heritage Tourism Award Winning Discovery Centre with an overview of the history, fauna, flora, and a replica underground mine with the opportunity to set off a simulated mine blast. Great for adults and children.
WHAT’S NEARBY
Greenbuhes Rest Area
Greenbushes Pool
Balingup Transit Facility
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Address & Contact
Our Address
Corner South Western Highway and Blackwood Road
GPS
-33.837202, 116.048675
Telephone
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Additional Information
Suburb:
Greenbushes
State:
WA
Pin Code:
6254
Post ID:
26525
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