27/06/2026
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The Mumballup Pub ©
Western Australia.
#1844.
Copyright GS Buck Photography ©
Canon Eos D20 camera with Sigma 24-60mm lens.
Photographed 2026.
Mumballup is a locality in the South West region of Western Australia, situated between Collie and Boyup Brook, 221 kilometres south of Perth. The town is in the Shire of Donnybrook-Balingup.
The wonderful country tavern is now owned by a lovely couple dedicated to bringing the historic tavern back to its former glory days.
Please call in and say hello to the delightful welcoming owners and let them know Greg Buck sent you along.
It was the location of the death of the former premier of Western Australia James Mitchell in 1951, on a train on the Donnybrook–Katanning railway line. Mumballup was once a siding on the Donnybrook–Katanning railway but the railway line ceased operation in 1982. The Mumballup siding, which opened in 1908, was closed in 1980. It is a location on the Bibbulmun Track.
Mumballup and the Shire of Donnybrook–Balingup are located on the traditional land of the Wardandi people of the Noongar nation.
Credit: Wikipedia.
Traveling through the Ferguson Valley south to Boyup Brook, our travels takes us through the small community of Mumballup, where the iconic and famous Mumby Pub is located.
Many stop for a refresher or a meal break. Very popular especially on weekends when many visit the pub.
The Mumballup Tavern, also known as the Forrest Hotel, was built in 1907 and is a historic landmark in Mumballup, Western Australia. It's a popular local pub and meeting place.
History
The tavern was originally called the Forrest Wayside Inn
It was built from handmade bricks and pit sawn timber
It served travelers from the Blackwood and Collie districts who were traveling to Bunbury
The old spirits storeroom was used as a school for about seven years
Features
The tavern is located at 2751 Donnybrook-Boyup Brook Road in Mumballup, WA
It's a landmark on the Donnybrook/Boyup Brook Road
It's a significant social outlet in the Mumballup area
It's a cozy place with a sense of outback charm
Reputation
The tavern is known for its country hospitality and is a popular destination for a meal or a drink. It's a local meeting place and entertainment hub. It's supported by the surrounding community
The Mumballup Tavern, also known as the Forrest Hotel, was built in 1907 and is a historic landmark in Mumballup, Western Australia. It's a popular local pub and meeting place. Credit: GS Buck
