Brockman Highway

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Brockman Highway

Brockman Highway at Karri Gully, January 2023 02.jpg
The Brockman Highway at Karri Gully, east of Nannup
Brockman Highway
General information
TypeHighway
Length123 km (76 mi)
Route number(s) Australian state route 10.svg State Route 10 (Karridale – Nannup)
Major junctions
West endAustralian state route 10.svg Bussell Highway (State Route 10), Karridale
 Australian state route 10.svgAustralian state route 104.svg Vasse Highway (State Route 10 / State Route 104)
East endAustralian national route 1.svg South Western Highway (National Route 1), Bridgetown
Location(s)
Major settlements Nannup
Highway system

Brockman Highway is a highway in Western Australia. A few hours south of Perth, it runs west from Bridgetown via Nannup to Karridale.

Nannup is situated at the junction of the Vasse Highway and the Brockman Highway. [1]

See also

Route map:

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References

  1. "West Australian Holidays - Nannup". 2009. Archived from the original on 23 February 2011. Retrieved 16 April 2011.