Story: The Little Pub with a Big Heart
Episode: 29
Presenter: Tod Johnston
Air Date: 17 August 2025

Tod heads south to Manjimup, where the towering forests aren’t the only thing making a big impression, at the Manjimup Gateway Hotel, he discovers warm country hospitality, local flavours and the perfect base to explore the region’s natural beauty and wineries.

• Located on Case Street at the corner of Southwestern Highway in Manjimup, the hotel is just a short walk to town amenities and within easy driving distance of attractions like Fonty’s Pool, the King Jarrah Tree, Chestnut Grove Wines, and the Bibbulmun Track.
• Known as the cornerstone of the community, the Gateway prides itself on blending traditional country-pub warmth with refined hospitality, quality local food, and welcoming service at fair pricing.
• Dining on-site is a standout feature: the popular pub restaurant serves meals crafted from regional produce, including locally sourced truffle and marron, paired with outdoor and indoor seating, plus evening entertainment.
• Accommodation options are diverse, from standard queen rooms and budget doubles to self-contained villas with multiple bedrooms, kitchens, living areas, and even family-friendly three-bedroom units.
• Rooms include modern comforts like air conditioning, star link-powered Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, tea/coffee makers, fridges, and private bathrooms; select units are disability-accessible or pet-friendly courtyard villas.
• Guests enjoy free on-site parking, secure card-only payments, and facilities including a garden, terrace, shared kitchen, laundry services, meeting/banquet space, and daily housekeeping.
• Positioned about 3 hours’ drive south of Perth, the Gateway makes an ideal launchpad for exploring the pristine forests, waterfalls, vineyards and truffle country of the Southern Forests region.

For more information, head to:
manjimuphotel.com.au