First settled by foreigners in 1856, Manjimup is at the centre of the picturesque South West of Western Australia, around 300km south of Perth and 70km from the Great Southern Ocean.

The Shire of Manjimup extends from just north of the town down to the Southern Ocean and covers more than 7000 square kilometres. The name is derived from the Noongar Aboriginies and means ‘edible root of bulrush at watering hole’.

The area is dominated by towering Jarrah & Karri forest, some of which can be as tall as 90m. Great examples of these magnificent trees can be found close to Koolama. ‘The Four Acres’, which is four giant Karri trees over 200 years old are nearby Graphite Road. And just three kilometres from Manjimup is the King Jarrah Heritage Trail featuring an incredible 600 year old King Jarrah tree. These Southern Forest areas are one of only five Mediterranean-type ecosystems in the world. WIth more than 1500 native species of flowers in the region, the springtime is spectacular.

Its only been relatively recently that the wine industry has developed in the region, with the number of vineyards growing to a give a total of approximately 1575 acres under vine.

The climate is affected by the nearby ocean and Manjimup’s 300 metres elevation above sea level. The grapes enjoy longer ripening periods due to the cooler climate and proper vine dormancy in the winter. Following the cold winter is a spring with plenty of rainfall. This along with dry summers and autumns gives excellent conditions for grapes. The climate is also favourable for a large variety of other produce including; avocado’s, green tea, black truffles, apples, pears, peaches, plums, cherries, apricots, nectarines, kiwi fruit, chestnuts, hazelnuts, cauliflower, broccoli, carrots, onions and corn. 

Every December the Cherry Harmony Festival takes place in the streets of the town centre, with up to 5,000 visitors enjoying the cherry stalls, wood chopping, wine tasting, live music and the famous cherry pip spitting competition.

Pink Lady apples were also created in Manjimup, further evidence of the areas outstanding reputation for quality produce.

Tourist attractions in the area include another annual event, the ‘Manjimup 15000’ International Motocross event, WA’s biggest.

A huge spectacle It draws large crowds to watch some of Australia’s best riders racing in an International field.

Another is the Bibbulman Track which is Australia’s second longest walking track extending 963 kilometres from Kalamunda to Albany. This world class passes through the shire and is a true wilderness adventure.

Bridgetown (35km) and Pemberton (67km) are two other beautiful towns located near to Manjimup and are considered to be among the region’s prettiest towns.