Mumballup

Mumballup brings together notable sections of the Bibbulmun Track, activities at Glen Mervyn Dam and a distinctive example of regional architecture. When planning your stay, you can consider whether you would most like to go hiking, spend time by the water or discover a place with historic character. These different highlights offer practical guidance if you are considering Mumballup as a destination when searching for a holiday apartment or holiday home.

Hiking the Bibbulmun Track

The Mumballup section of the Bibbulmun Track follows a clear route: the trail crosses the dam wall at Glen Mervyn Dam and then descends to the Forrest Tavern. It is located in the small settlement of Mumballup on Donnybrook-Boyup Brook Road.

The landscape also has its own appeal: hikers on the Mumballup section can enjoy views across the Preston Valley. In the Mumballup area, there is also an opportunity to walk through one of the best stands of original Jarrah forest in the South West. This brings two distinct natural highlights into focus: views across the valley and walking in the original forest. If you are planning your trip primarily around hiking experiences, these landscapes may help determine your choice of holiday destination.

Swimming, fishing and a break at Glen Mervyn Dam

Swimming is possible at Glen Mervyn Dam in Mumballup, and fishing is permitted there year-round. These activities appeal to different interests: you can combine time by the water with swimming or plan fishing as a focus in its own right. The year-round fishing permit is a particularly useful detail for your holiday plans if this activity matters to you. These options make the dam a distinct attraction alongside the walking trails.

There is a day-use picnic area on the eastern shore, with toilets and picnic tables. These facilities offer practical guidance for a break during the day: picnic tables are available for an outdoor meal, and toilets are also provided. The area is therefore a convenient stop if you would like to combine your time at Glen Mervyn Dam with a picnic.

Architecture in the small settlement

The Forrest Tavern is a fine example of a tavern in the Federation Queen Anne style. Its architecture adds a cultural and historical perspective on Mumballup to the nature experiences. Together with its location in the small settlement on Donnybrook-Boyup Brook Road, it is a helpful landmark for anyone interested in the built environment as well as hiking and water. This means you can plan your stay around more than a single activity: the landscape, dam and architecture each offer a different highlight.

Which focus suits your stay?

A holiday apartment or holiday home in Mumballup can serve as a starting point for planning your trip, without reducing the different experiences to a single type of traveller.

More places at the same level: Torbay, Cable Beach, Siesta Park, Leeman, Swanbourne, Osborne Park, Kendenup and Middle Island.

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