Down Road Nature Reserve is a protected area of Western Australia in the south-western part of the state. It is located approximately northwest of Albany. It has existed since 1932 and covers an area of approximately 7.78 square kilometers. Geography The protected area is near the village of Drome. There are a few unpaved paths through the area. A small river also flows through the area. Marbellup Flats and Seven Mile Creek wetlands extend into the sanctuary. Flora and fauna Beaufortia sparsa grow in the nature reserve. The forest in the sanctuary is a mixed forest of Jarrah and Marri trees. References Nature reserves in Western Australia City of Albany, Western Australia Protected areas established in 1932