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Blackwood River Drive, South West, Western Australia
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Drives Western Australia, Australia Perth and the South West

Blackwood River Drive

Blackwood River Drive · Balingup → Nannup

Sweeping25 mi50 min2,200 ft climbHigh point ≈ 500 ftOne way
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The drive

Blackwood River Drive links two small towns in Western Australia's South West. The drive starts at Balingup, on the South Western Highway, and runs 40 km (25 mi) to Nannup through forest and farmland above the Blackwood River. The road winds almost constantly, with long runs of continuous curves and almost no straights.

Nannup sits on the Blackwood River where the Vasse and Brockman Highways meet, about 280 km south of Perth. Its economy still rests on timber milling and beef cattle, and it holds a Flower and Garden Festival each August. The drive ends on Nannup Balingup Road just before the town.

Along the way

  1. Balingup
  2. Nannup
Elevation
2,200 ft of climbing · high point ≈ 500 ft
BalingupNannup
Curves
Mostly gentle curves
BalingupNannup
GentleHairpins

Good to know

  • The road winds nearly all the way with few chances to overtake, so allow the 50 minutes the drive takes.
  • Check the Main Roads WA travel map before you go, as works and closures can affect roads around Nannup.

Open all year, weather permitting. Roads close for snow, fire, storms and repairs: before you set off, check Main Roads WA Travel Map.

Questions about this drive

How long does Blackwood River Drive take?

Blackwood River Drive from Balingup to Nannup is 40 km (25 mi) and takes about 50 minutes.

Is Blackwood River Drive twisty?

Yes. Blackwood River Drive winds through forest and farmland with long runs of continuous curves and almost no straights.

Where is Nannup?

Nannup is on the Blackwood River in Western Australia's South West, about 280 km south of Perth, where the Vasse and Brockman Highways meet.

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Map of Blackwood River Drive, from Balingup to Nannup