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Bridgetown
is
located
95
km
south
of
Bunbury
and
268
km
south
of
Perth.
Bridgetown
is
a
wonderful
historic
town
nestled
amongst
the
hills
and
located
on
the
banks
of
the
Blackwood
River.
Basically
a
timber
town
it
has
become
a
favourite
place
to
stay.
Literally
located
in
the
centre
of
the
South-West,
you
are
close
to
forests
and
National
Parks,
wineries,
heritage
walks
and
trails,
and
some
of
the
state�s
most
stunning
heritage
buildings.
Many
fine
old
buildings
have
been
restored
to
their
former
glory,
including
the
post
office,
old
goal,
police
quarters
and
"Bridgedale",
the
home
built
in
1862
by
one
of
the
areas
first
settlers,
John
Blechynden.
Bridgetown
is
the
only
town
given
�Historic
Town�
status
by
the
National
Trust
of
Australia.
Bridgetown
has
been
the
site
of
several
bridges
across
the
Blackwood.
The
most
recent
was
built
in
1981
and
is
the
last
of
the
large
wooden
bridges
to
be
built
in
Western
Australia.
It
is
the
colossal
jarrah
structure
stretching
127.5
metres.
Bridgetown
is
renowned
for
its
gardens
and
hosts
the
annual
Festival
of
Country
Gardens.
Bridgetown�s
other
attractions
include
The
Brierley
Jigsaw
Gallery,
Bridgetown
Jarrah
Park,
Suttons
Lookout,
Blackwood
Environment
Centre,
the
River
Park,
scenic
drives
and
walk
trails.
Bridgetown
boasts
2
art
galleries,
3
wineries,
a
cidery,
cafes,
restaurants,
a
range
of
accommodations
from
bed
and
breakfast
to
self
contained
accommodations.
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