Sue's Bridge!
The
Blackwood River is one of the longest permanent rivers in Western
Australia. The river was named by Governor James Sterling at its mouth
in 1830 after Vice Admiral Sir Henry Blackwood. Stirling was a
Midshipman in the Royal Navy, when 1809, he was transferred to the
"Warpite" under Captain Henry Blackwood and he received his first
commission whilst serving under Blackwood.Sue's Bridge was built in 1966. It is the tallest timber bridge in the south west, at 17.5m. Prior to the bridge being built there
was a ford crossing. Sue's Road and Sue's Bridge are named after
Suzette Morrison, wife of Forestry Officer Ian Morrison, who was in
charge of the roads put in for timber assessment and logging in the
1950's.Sue's Bridge camping grounds and canoe launching facilities are located in the Blackwood National Park on the banks of the Blackwood River, about 46 km south-west of Nannup.
| Sue's Bridge, Nannup, Western Australia | |
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Nannup is located 260 km south of Perth.
Sue's Bridge is
located 46 km south-west of Nannup using Brockman
Highway and Sue's Rd. |
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There are several walking opportunities in this area varying in duration. |
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Level 3 walking class - there are many tracks that lead down to the river and along the river. |
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Canoe launching facilities. |
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Fishing. |
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Swimming. |
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Camp kitchen for campers. |
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Parking available. |
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Toilets available. |
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Dog are allowed as long as they are on a lead. |
Please see below for an interactive map:
View Sue's Bridge, Nannup, Western Australia in a larger map
Bibbulmun Trail
(long distance bush walking trail) as well as the
Munda Biddi Trail
(long distance mountain-biking)
pass through this region of unparalleled beauty.
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