Experience Nannup

11/06/2024

Press Release:

Nannup Ngoolark MTB Jump Park Grand Opening: A Thrilling Adventure Awaits!

Nannup, June 19, 2024 – Get ready for an adrenaline-packed celebration as the Nannup Ngoolark MTB Jump Park officially opens its gates!

Why You Can’t Miss It:
1. Trail Town Magic: Our vibrant community now boasts brand-new trail infrastructure, tailor-made for adventure-seeking mountain bikers of all ages!
2. Calling All Mountain Bikers: Whether you’re a seasoned rider or a curious beginner, the jump park promises thrills and epic jump time.
3. Skills Take Flight: Sharpen your mountain biking skills on the trails inspired by the BMX trail scene but brought into the world of mountain biking. Big sweeping berms, big table tops and big hip jumps. The Nannup Ngoolark MTB Jump Park is your playground!

Community Spirit:
• Local Love: This park is for our community and beyond. Nannup, with its stunning trails, draws mountain biking aficionados from far and wide.
• 100+ Riders: Brace yourselves! We expect over 100 riders to hit the jumps in the first week alone.
• Jobs Galore: During construction, we supported over 5 jobs. Now, as Nannup blossoms into a trail town, new businesses are sprouting up, creating opportunities for everyone.

Ngoolark: A Name with Meaning:
• Aboriginal Heritage: Ngoolark, named after the White-tailed Black cockatoo, reflects our local Aboriginal culture.
• From Motocross to Freestyle: Our jump park transformed a disused motocross track into an exhilarating freestyle experience. No motorbikes allowed, just pure mountain biking joy!
• Easy Access: Located off Vasse Highway, the jump park awaits your tire tracks.
• Approved and Ready: Thanks to the Australian Government’s Regional Recovery Project, Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions, Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Nannup Mountain Bike Club and the Shire of Nannup, our mountain bike jump park is ready to roll.



📷Daniela Tommasi Photography

15/05/2024

The Shire of Nannup advises the community that Higgins Street will be closed from Friday 17 May at 4.30pm until the afternoon of Sunday 19 May for the Forest Rally, held on Saturday 18 & Sunday 19 May 2024.

Please be aware that extra cars will be on the road this weekend for the rally.

For further event information, please visit: https://www.nannup.wa.gov.au/events/forest-rally-2024/257

15/05/2024

The Forest Products Commission scheduled harvesting operations have been completed at the Nannup Tank 7 MTB Park. The area harvested was within the Water Corporation area. The Tank to Tank trail has now been reopened.

08/05/2024

SEVEN is a cross country gravel event for cyclists, launched from the township of Nannup and travelling through forests and plantation areas bordering the Balingup-Nannup Road.
SEVEN is one of only two Australian qualifier events in the new TREK UCI Gravel World Series that is held in October 2026 in Nannup. Sponsored by the Shire of Nannup to support the expansion of the race coverage (live feed) and production of race highlights video, which will showcase Nannup to the world, in preparation for hosting the UCI Gravel World Championships in 2026.

Download Experience Nannup App for more things to do around this amazing event
https://www.experiencenannupwa.com.au/

📸Patrick Boere Photography

03/04/2024

The 'Nannup Autumn Tree Trail' is now on the Experience Nannup App. With the beautiful autumn tree colours starting to turn, now is the perfect time to enjoy this trail. Walk, ride or drive around and have a look at the many points of interest. There are 30 varieties of trees listed.

14/03/2024

Beautiful Nannup ☕

Image credit: Daniela Tommasi

08/03/2024

The Tank to Tank trail is closed until April due to harvesting at the Tank 7 lookout.

Heavy trucks, machinery and vehicles are working in the area.

Please read and observe the closures to protect yourself and workers operating in the area.

16/02/2024

Forest Products Commission (FPC) will commence harvesting of pine trees from the 5 March 2024. The harvesting will impact the Trails at the Tank 7 lookout as well as the Tank to Tank trail.

The harvesting operation is expected to take approximately six weeks.

For further information, please read the Latest News item on the Shire of Nannup website:
https://www.nannup.wa.gov.au/news/harvesting-at-nannup-tank-7-mtb-park/10121

12/01/2024

Family Fun Day is back at Nannup Foreshore Park this Tuesday 16 January 2024.

This year the activities include laser tag, water play, information stalls, Discover Deadly, live music, art and crafts and so much more.

Lunch, fresh fruit and all activities are included in the ticketed price.

Head to: www.trybooking.com/CLLLQ to secure your tickets today.

24/11/2023

The 2023 WA Boutique and Single Vineyard Wine Show, organized by the Blackwood Valley Wine Industry Association is back in Nannup for its third year in a row.

Today is the final day with judging occurring and trophies being presented. Once again, it looks to have been a very successful event. The Shire of Nannup is the major sponsor of the show.

16/11/2023

Are you an avid enthusiast of a 4WD adventure? Head down to Lake Jasper for some canoeing, swimming, fishing and bird watching.

Lake Jasper is the largest fresh water lake in South Western Australia. This pristine lake is 450 hecatres in size and 10 metres deep.

For further information, check out the Experience Nannup App.

Image credit: Campedia

02/11/2023

For anyone riding the Munda Biddi Trail over the next few days, please be aware that there is a temporary diversion between One Tree Bridge and Manjimup. The diversion is clearly signposted onto the bitumen. The diversion will be in place for the duration of the burn which is expected to be around Monday 6 November 2023. Please follow the link below to see the Parks and Wildlife Service alert.
https://alerts.dbca.wa.gov.au/?fbclid=IwAR3teQaVM4n55KeWOp7iilscrRIHiP05VaPFhfBE72PK4qdEEACjSvSPExg

02/11/2023

The Tour 2023 will be up in full swing from Friday 3 - Sunday 5 November. The event village will be held at the Nannup Sport and Recreation Precinct. Other delicious food options in town can be found on the list below.

This is a road cycling event with restrictions to some of the tourist routes on the Experience Nannup App including 'Gold Gully Drive,' 'Nannup, Greenbushes and Balingup Loop,' and the 'Golden Triangle'.

For everything you want to see and do, make sure you download the Experience Nannup App before you arrive.

DELICIOUS NANNUP 🥗🍦🍔🍕🥪🍻🥂☕
We invite all our TOUR participants and crew to make the most of Nannup's delicious fare. Just a short stroll (or roll) from the Event Village, along the main street, you'll find a cornucopia of regional delicacies! Tell them TOUR sent you! 😋
Experience Nannup

27/10/2023

Nannup is looking and smelling beautiful at the moment. The roses are showing off this year! Some particular spots of interest are outside the Shire Office, outside the Anglican Church and at the Nannup Cemetery. If you have the scoop on some further rose hotspots, let us know!

19/10/2023

The Experience Nannup app details the rich heritage within the Shire of Nannup with listings for the Nannup Historical Society and the Donnelly River Village Heritage Trail.

The Nannup Historical Society sells a book for the Nannup Heritage Trail to assist people to explore Nannup's history as they stroll through town. It describes 51 sites of historical interest.

The Donnelly River Village Heritage Trail explores the history of the village with the trail marked out on the map on the app. One of the attractions on the trail is the original school which is now the museum. Borrow the key for the museum from the General Store and read about life in the remote 1950s timber mill town.

Image credit: Daniela Tommasi

12/10/2023

It is the season for the Munda Biddi Trail experiences.
Nannup the Munda Biddi Trail Halfway Town offers riders the experience to stay for longer.
The new Munda Biddi Trail bike lockers are a safe way to store your bikes while stopping in Nannup. Located on Brockman Rd across from the Caravan Park and on Adam Street next to the electric charging station.
Riders have been coming into Nannup and using the lockers to keep safe while they stay and enjoy the halfway town. Bring your own D-lock or equivalent.
Stop, rest and play before you head off on the trail.

28/09/2023

This beautiful image was taken by Daniela Tommasi as part of the Munda Biddi Trail Halfway Town Project. The Timberline Loop connects with the Munda Biddi Trail and is a fantastic way to Experience Nannup during this glorious weather.

Trails Tuesday I Timberline Loop

🌳 Explore the beauty of nature on the Timberline Loop Trial 🚴🏻

This trail takes you on historic logging roads and follows the path of old wood-powered steam locomotives that once transported logs to the Barrabup and Nannup Mills.

The Timberline Loop can be a thrilling half-day mountain biking ride or a relaxed 2-day hiking trip. It's your choice!

📍 Timberline Loop, Nannup
🚲 🥾Trail Type: Cycle or Walk
📏 Distance: 34km
📈Difficulty: Easy

Plan your Timberline adventure today!

📸 credit Daniela Tommasi Photography

22/09/2023

⭐If you are planning some mountain biking in Nannup these school holidays, please be advised of the following maintenance occurring at the Nannup Tank 7 MTB Park.⭐

Scheduled maintenance is currently being carried out at the Nannup Tank 7 MTB Park during the coming school holidays and through the month of October.
Fun Guy has reopened.
Easy Tiger, at the Tank 7 trailhead will undergo a rebuild for two weeks starting at 8am on Monday 2 October. Please abide by the trail closed signs and be patient as the conditions are perfect for trail building.
Stay informed by checking back and visiting the Shire of Nannup website for further information.
Image Credit: Daniela Tommasi

21/09/2023

Also on this long weekend is the Mini Jet WA event. This event is making its way through the Shire of Nannup, traversing the Blackwood River from Foreshore Park in Nannup down to Molloy Island. Please be aware of water vessels operating on the Blackwood River during this time. This event runs from 23-24 September 2023.

20/09/2023

🚤🏁 Get ready for an adrenaline-fueled adventure at the Blackwood Classic 250 Power Dinghy Race 🏁🚤

This exciting event features top-of-the-line power dinghies racing down the Blackwood River, with drivers pushing their boats to the limit in a thrilling display of speed and skill.

📅 23rd - 25th September 2023
📍 Bridgetown & Nannup

Spectators can expect to see high-speed action, heart-pumping excitement, and plenty of nail-biting moments as racers battle it out for the title of champion! 💨🏆

Starting in Bridgetown at Blackwood River Park, the race takes competitors through Nannup and Sues Bridge before reaching the river mouth at Augusta.

So mark your calendars and join us for an unforgettable weekend of power dinghy racing!

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📸 Power Dinghy Racing Club of Western Australia

14/09/2023

If you are in Nannup on Saturday 7 October, head to the Nannup Town Hall to watch 'Nannup 2323'. A one-man show, Alan Hancock - provides a comical and thought-provoking fifty minute storytelling trip through time. It takes a look into an unimaginable future.
Buy your tickets through trybooking: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1090706

29/08/2023

A new tiger is now located at the Marinko Tomas Emu Nature Playground. This unique tourism experience in Nannup places life-like replica Nannup Tigers (Thylacines) throughout Nannup. Visit this one in its habitat and then download the free Stripes in the Forest App to find the rest of the tigers in town.

For more information visit: https://stripesintheforest.com.au/participate/

25/08/2023

If you haven't made it to the Nannup Flower and Garden Festival yet, make sure you head there this weekend for the final days. It has been a magnificent event and the tulips are still out in bloom.

25/08/2023

We are so excited to welcome the WA XCO State MTB Championships to Nannup this weekend! Around 150 riders will compete in this race; the last one for the year for the Perth Mountain Bike Club.

A heads up that there will be trail disruption due to this event and all trails to the East of the Weitj Trailhead will be impacted. Tank 7 Trailhead will still be accessible for trail riders.

Good luck to everyone competing this weekend!

Image credit: Daniela Tomassi

17/08/2023

https://vimeo.com/854939168
Cycle tourism program Trail Towns WA episodes debut on TV screens 4pm Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 September, on SBS and SBS On Demand.

Nannup is featuring once again, this time with jumps at Nannup Tank 7 MTB Park and a BBQ and party with the Nannup Mountain Bike Club.

Put it in your diary and see Nannup back on the map.

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Cycle tourism program Trail Towns’ WA episodes debut on TV screens 4pm Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 September, on SBS and SBS On Demand.

10/08/2023

Make sure you download the Experience Nannup App before you come to Nannup for the Nannup Flower and Garden Festival. Everything you need to know about the festival is on the App so download it today and start planning your 2023 festival.

Have you got your tickets to my WORM FARM workshop, co-hosted by Paul West yet?

Join us on Saturday 26 August at the Nannup Flower and Garden Festival for this awesome "how to" event.

There's plenty to see and do at this year's festival so make sure you spend they day soaking up the best and Experience Nannup!

27/07/2023

In another move to digital Visitor Information in our region, Foresters Wood is now available for download in the App Store.

Foresters Wood is an 80 ha arboretum in the beautiful Glenoran Valley near Manjimup.

When Forestry Australia became aware of the Experience Nannup App, it seemed the obvious way to guide visitors around the Wood and tell the stories of the species.

There is no phone reception at the Wood so make sure you download the app before you visit.

12/07/2023

So many amazing things to experience during this year's flower festival

Another gorgeous evening enjoying nature and watching the wildlife.

17/06/2023

The rain has been pouring and river is filling, but will it make it to the flood tree?

12/06/2023

They say all roads lead to Nannup, and the trails lead to adventure.