Bridgetown Attractions

Attractions, attractions, attractions - Where do I start?? Bridgetown has so much to see and do!

The region is so diverse, that it pleases even the most discerning visitor. There are water sports of all kinds, walk & bike tracks, canoeing, historic tours, camping, swimming, fishing, golfing, wine tasting, dining out, festivals, aboriginal culture, arts & crafts, markets this is just to name a few! 

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  • Attraction: Blackwood River Park
  • Location: Bridgetown WA - Phone:
  • Description: Visit the postcard pretty town of Bridgetown and spend some time relaxing on the grassy expanses of Blackwood River Park. This park land is just the place for a family picnic.
    Situated on the banks of the Blackwood River, the park has river access, walk trails, barbecues, a playground and toilets. The Blackwood River Park also has its place in local history as the site of the first police station which was built in 1862.
  • Attraction: Bridgedale House
  • Location: Bridgetown WA - Phone: 08 9761 1740
  • Description: Bridgedale House is a National Trust building in the centre of Bridgetown, which was once home to one of the town’s first white settlers. Now the oldest remaining building in the town, it has been beautifully preserved and is open to the public for viewings. It is a beautiful historic building with great heritage value. You will be captivated by the beauty of the surrounding gardens. Be sure to check out the tiny building behind Bridgedale House where the original owner lived in very cramped quarters while building the main house. 
  • Attraction: Bridgetown Jarrah Park
  • Location: Bridgetown WA - Phone: 08
  • Description: 20 kilometres west of Bridgetown on the Brockman Highway is the Bridgetown Jarrah Park. This is a combined effort by the department of Conservation and Land Management (CALM) and the Bridgetown community. There are two trails commemorating the early timber history of the area. The Tree Fallers trail is 2.6 kilometres long and takes about an hour. The Shield Tree Trail is 700 metres and takes about 20 minutes. There is a picnic area at the entrance to the park.
  • Attraction: Old Gaol and Police Quarters
  • Location: Bridgetown WA - Phone: 08
  • Description: Bridgetown's Old Gaol and Police Quarters provide an opportunity to see how prisoners were incarcerated in the late 1800s. Walk through the cells, storeroom, kitchen, exercise yard and police living rooms to gain an insight into prison life over the 90 years they remained in operation. Whilst the buildings are only open on Saturday between 10am and 2pm, you are welcome to walk around the outside grounds at other times.
  • Attraction: Geegelup Heritage Trail
  • Location: Bridgetown WA - Phone: 08
  • Description: The Geegelup Heritage Trail retraces the history of the Bridgetown-Greenbushes area and its links with the agricultural, mining and timber industries. Commencing at Blackwood River Park in Bridgetown, the trail offers a days outing with opportunities for picnicking, walking, cycling and canoeing.
  • Attraction: The Cidery
  • Location: Bridgetown WA - Phone: 08 9761 2204
  • Description: The Cidery allows you to escape from your busy lifestyle and find refuge in our tranquil setting. Relax in our bars, rich in natural timbers and memorabilia from Bridgetown’s apple orcharding heritage, while enjoying our unique drinks and wholesome country food.
  • Attraction: Ooh La Lollipop
  • Location: Bridgetown WA - Phone: 08 9761 1099
  • Description: Take yourself back to a time when a trip to the lolly hop made you giddy with excitement and bought a smile to everyone's face regardless of age. Ooh La Lollipop is an "Old Fashioned" lolly shop situated in the heart of Bridgetown. We stock a wonderful selection of candies and chocolates from all over the world. You're sure to find your all time favourites when you step into the world that is Ooh La Lollipop. Dutch licuorice, NZ Pineapple lumps, English Bon-Bons, Aussie cobbers and American Reeces peanut butter chocolates. We even stock a range of diabetic lollies as no-one should miss out on the experience at Ooh La Lollipop.