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Dryandra Woodland National Park

Natural Attractions

Dryandra Woodland National Park

The Dryandra Woodland National Park is a popular destination located near Narrogin and only a 2.5-hour drive south of Perth. It is home to some of Australia's rarest and most vulnerable wildlife, including numbats, woylies, brushtail wallabies, chuditch, quenda and the mound-building malleefowl. The conversion of the former State forest to the National Park, including the creation of two Class A nature reserves, will help ensure the future protection of its native animals – including more than 100 species of birds and 24 mammals. The numbat population – Western Australia's animal emblem – has increased at Dryandra in recent years thanks to a conservation program led by the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions. It is also home to Barna Mia, a predator-proof animal sanctuary where visitors can see rare and protected wildlife, including numbats in their nocturnal environment, on a guided walk. There are numerous walking trails ranging from 1 kilometre to 12.5 kilometres which weave through the forests of wandoo, powderbark, kwongan heathlands, jarrah and sheoak. Visit in spring and you'll see the forest floor coloured with the blooms of more than 850 varieties of wildflowers. Basic accommodation is available at Lions Dryandra Village, and campers are welcome at Congelin Campground and Gnaala Mia Campground.

Narrogin WA

1.3 km away

View From the Rock — Image credit: Anna Prysiazhna

Natural Attractions

Yilliminning Rock

The name Yilliminning comes from a Noongar word for nearby (now saline) pools. Like Foxes Lair and Railway Dam, this is a must-see spot for visitors to Narrogin. Located 19 kilometres east of Narrogin, Yilliminning Rock offers superb wildflower displays in the spring months, and an impressive 48-metre-high granite inselberg which offers panoramic views over the surrounding bush and farmland. This historic spot also has a memorial salmon gum tree with information on George Brockway, a little-known but amazing forester and conservationist. The rock is part of a larger reserve with interesting Kwongan gravel wildflowers in October. However, there is more to Yilliminning than just the rock. Adjacent to the north is kwongan sandplain/ gravel country that has a wonderful array of wildflowers, and you can do a 17 kilometre return loop to Narrogin through the scenic country to visit historic Yilliminning town site and Marramucking Well. There are picnic tables but no toilet. Fires and camping are not permitted.

Dumberning WA

17 km away

Barna Mia Native Animal Sanctuary

Natural Attractions

Barna Mia Native Animal Sanctuary

Barna Mia is an animal sanctuary with a difference. Nestled in the heart of Dryandra Woodland, south-east of Perth, Barna Mia is a place to discover threatened native marsupials in a natural setting and experience the wonders of the woodland. Once the sun has set the action begins. A tour guide takes visitors on a delightful journey through the sanctuary. With the guides special torches, you can see threatened native animals such as bilby, woylie, mala, quenda and boodie. Many of Western Australia's native mammals have been eradicated from their former habitats because of predation by cats and foxes, cleared vegetation and changed fire regimes. Preservation of Dryandra's 28,000 hectares of bushland enabled several native species to survive. Tours operate several times per week beginning after sunset. Actual start times vary seasonally. Please visit the website for more information. Tourists are advised to check for alerts and road/park closures before commencing their travel on www.emergency.wa.gov.au and https://alerts.dbca.wa.gov.au

Dryandra WA

24 km away

The Williams Woolshed

Shopping and Markets

The Williams Woolshed

If you are looking for an authentic insight into Western Australian farming life, there is no better way to experience it than a visit to the Williams Woolshed. Enjoy a bite to eat at the rustic shed cafe with tastes of local produce on the menu. Check out the range of woollen clothing and kids wear at the Woolstation and for the sweet tooth, pick up a selection of Western Australian handmade sweets or chocolates from ‘Swag of Sweets’. Take a walk through Western Australia’s shearing past, present and future with interactive displays, live storytelling and theatrical presentations by Bush Poet “Rosey” and “Bill the Shearer”. The Woolshed combines sheep shearing, regional wines, food, entertainment, art displays, educational programs and retail wool products. Also in the complex is the Williams Visitor Centre, where you can access a wealth of information about the local area. Williams is a 1.5 hour drive south east of Perth.

Williams WA

31 km away

Albert Facey's Homestead, near Wickepin — Image credit: Tourism WA

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Albert Facey Homestead

A visit to the Albert Facey Homestead gives a unique insight into the life of the author of ‘A Fortunate Life’ in the early 1900s. Facey lived with his family in this house until the Great Depression. As you wander through the rooms you will have the opportunity to see Facey’s own furniture and personal effects. The homestead forms part of the Albert Facey Heritage Trail that leads you through Wickepin and surrounding areas to discover more about the life of this literary genius. Allowing half a day to complete the drive will provide you with plenty of time to explore various significant places in Facey’s childhood. Whilst in Wickepin, try and include a visit to the picturesque Lake Yealering. Avid birdwatchers can spend hours studying numerous water birds inhabiting the lake. Swim in the refreshing, calm waters or take out a boat to explore this impressive body of water. Alternatively, just sit in the tranquil surroundings with a copy of “A Fortunate Life” and envisage life in the wheatbelt in the early 1900s. The town of Wickepin is located three hours drive southeast of Perth.

Wickepin WA

33 km away

Wagin Historical Village

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Wagin Historical Village

A wonderful social history museum that is definitely worth a visit. 25 original and replica buildings from the region’s past. Wander down memory lane and visit The Schoolhouse, Stone Church, Village Fire Station, Bank and Quarantine Cottage. Picture the ‘smithy’ working in the Blacksmiths, and listen for the sound of sheep in the Shearing Shed. See the artefacts of years gone by in The General Store, Barbers, Bootmakers Shop and Dressmakers Shop. Browse through two large sheds full of vintage machinery. Stop at the Tourist Information Centre located within the village for information on the region’s history. Inspect the range of souvenirs on offer. School groups and other groups are welcome.

Wagin WA

44 km away

The Gian Ram, Wagin — Image credit: Australia's Golden Outback

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Giant Ram Park

If you enjoy checking out all things 'big', a visit to the Giant Ram (also known as the Big Ram) in Wagin's Wetlands Park is a must. Known locally as Bart, the ram was erected on 9 May 1985 and is one of the largest in the southern hemisphere, measuring 15 metres long and seven metres high. Built from steel and finished in fibreglass by sculptor Andrew Hickson, the structure celebrates the town's prosperity and strong connection to the wool industry. Thousands of visitors stop by each year to see this iconic landmark. The landscaped surrounds are ideal for picnics or relaxing, with picnic tables and toilet facilities available. Wagin is a three-hour drive from Perth and a classic Western Australian wheat and sheep farming town, also home to attractions including Woolorama, a Heritage Walk and a Social History Museum.

Wagin WA

44 km away

Lake Dumbleyung

Natural Attractions

Lake Dumbleyung

The picturesque Lake Dumbleyung was made famous in the 1960s when Donald Campbell broke the water speed record in his Bluebird boat travelling at a speed of 444.66 kilometres per hour. Drive along the Lake Dumbleyung Scenic Drive which will lead you up to Pussy Cat Hill. Here you will be rewarded with a spectacular view of this expanse of water, which is the largest body of inland water in Western Australia. Whilst there, visit the granite memorial dedicated to Campbell. Take a boat out to explore the vast stretch of water, have a refreshing swim, water-ski around the lake or paddle around in a canoe to witness some of the 25,000 birds known to live on the waters. Then settle back on the shores of the lake for a picnic lunch. Lake Dumbleyung is a three-hour drive southeast of Perth. Whilst in the area collect a brochure from the Shire of Dumbleyung office and take the self-drive Dumbleyung Historic Schools and Heritage Trail which includes the sites of 26 historic schools.

Dumbleyung WA

62 km away

Wuddi Cultural Centre and Tours

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Wuddi Cultural Centre and Tours

The Wuddi Cultural Centre is located 3 hours south of Perth in the wheatbelt town of Dumbleyung. The centre celebrates the area's ancient Aboriginal history, keeping it alive by sharing local cultural traditions, bushfoods, stories, artworks and artefacts. Visitors can purchase authentic Aboriginal items from all over Western Australia, with many locally crafted in Dumbleyung including tapping sticks, boomerangs, didgeridoos, artworks, bush jewellery, bush foods and jams. The Cultural Centre also operates culturally themed tours that range from a bushfood tastings, walking tours of the region's important Aboriginal sites and an Emu farm tour. Wuddi Cultural Centre is a place that offers a warm welcome and a surprising insight into the Aboriginal history of the region.

Dumbleyung WA

67 km away

Water Sports at the Lakes

Natural Attractions

Yenyening Lakes

Yenyening Lakes are large salt lakes that are about 32 kilometres south east of Beverley. All the water from the Lockhart and Yilgarn Catchments flow through the Yenyening Lakes and into the Avon River from an area of 91,000 square kilometres. Yenyening Lakes are a haven for birdlife and are also used for water sports. There is also the opportunity for some wonderful photography. All routes to the lakes do not require Four-Wheel-Drive, however, please contact the Shire of Beverley during the wet season as roads can be closed during high rainfall.

Bally Bally WA

78 km away

Yenyening Lakes — Image credit: Shire of Beverley

Natural Attractions

Yenyening Lake Reserve

Yenyening Lakes are large salt lakes roughly 32 kilometres southeast of Beverley. All the water from Lockhart and Yilgarn Catchments flows through the Yenyening Lakes and into the Avon River from an area of 91000 square kilometres. Yenyening Lakes are a diverse ecosystem that provides habitats for flora, birds and wildlife. The lakes are a hotspot for photographers and astronomers with no light pollution making the perfect setting for stargazing.

Bally Bally WA

79 km away

County Peak

Natural Attractions

County Peak

About 35 kilometres from Beverley, County Peak was given its name when the first surveyors drew up the original counties for the Swan River colony in 1829. County Peak was the intersection of counties York, Howick, Grantham and Minto. The peak is also known as Mount Quajabin. Quajabin is derived from the Aboriginal word Quabin, which means ‘good camp’. The hike up to the top is relatively easy but be sure to take adequate water and keep a look out for snakes. The peak gives amazing views of Yenyening Lakes, which is just down the road.

Bally Bally WA

81 km away

Dale River — Image credit: Shire of Beverley

Natural Attractions

Dale River Reserve Trail

A short 15-kilometre drive out of town is a perfect little escape on the Dale River. The reserve is a sanctuary for birds and a hidden gem. There are two walk trails that have been marked in recent years. The wildflower loop / Djet Dordung is around 320 metres and is where you will discover orchids in the Spring. The other longer route is the Riverwalk / Bilya Djena Koorliny which runs along the river for 900 metres. There is a bench at the halfway point to sit and take in the tranquil surroundings and the sound of birds carolling. The reserve is a sanctuary for birds and a hidden gem.

Dale WA

86 km away

Corrigin Wildflower Drive — Image credit: Roe Tourism - Shire of Corrigin

National Parks and Reserves

Corrigin Wildflower Drive

Explore the Corrigin Wildflower Drive located five kilometres west of the townsite, boasting a vast array of beautiful and unusual wildflowers, shrubs and trees throughout the year. The self-drive trail is a four-kilometre one-way journey along a graded gravel track and it's suggested that visitors allow an hour or more to discover and appreciate the natural beauty of the reserve. Visitors are encouraged to get out of the car and look closer. It is asked that the car be parked to the left-hand side of the track so others can get by and please take care of where you step. Remember that the picking of wildflowers is prohibited by law throughout Western Australia. Late winter to early spring, or August to October, is the most popular time to visit, with a large number of orchids and flowers lining the trail. Hundreds of different plants are to be seen including feather flowers, leschenaultias, grevilleas, mallees, smoke bushes and tall eucalypts which give a fantastic range of colours. Spring flowering orchids include donkeys, cowslips, mantis, blue beard, spiders, shells, snails and greenhoods. Search for orchids and flowers in the topsoil and under leaf litter.

Corrigin WA

88 km away

Corrigin Dog Cemetry — Image credit: Shire of Corrigin

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Corrigin Dog Cemetery

Established in 1974, the Dog Cemetery is a tribute to man's best friend. With over 200 loved ones now buried, the cemetery is unique to Corrigin and worth a visit. Take time to read some of the headstones of beloved pets in their final resting place. Located five kilometres west of town on the Brookton Highway, with a large parking area, information signs, and a large dog statue marking the site, you can't miss it! Whilst in the area, be sure to visit the Pioneer Museum to see how the pioneers lived at the turn of the 20th century. Allow some time to examine the memorial wall at the entrance of the museum which contains the names of all of Corrigin's pioneers. If your visit to the Wheatbelt town is during the months of September and October, you will be rewarded with a spectacular display of wildflowers on display. Corrigin is located three and a half hours' drive southeast of Perth.

Corrigin WA

90 km away

Lew's Lookout Area — Image credit: Shire of Corrigin

Natural Attractions

Lew's Lookout

Lew's Lookout provides wonderful photo opportunities of the town, salmon gums, wheatfields and the natural bush reserve. Perfect for a morning sunrise, a lunchtime picnic or dinner with a view, this lookout has a large open space for parking the car, and a viewing platform set a little further back, above the shrubs. The entrance to the lookout is approximately four kilometres west of Corrigin Townsite, along Brookton Hwy. It is a one-way looped gravel track approximately two kilometres in length. It is a small part of the greater wildflower drive trail, providing visitors with two routes to the location. Both routes allow plenty of opportunities to view unique bushland and during the cooler months an abundance of wildflowers. Wildflower season typically happens between August - October. The entrance to the greater Wildflower Drive trail is approximately two kilometres further west along Brookton Hwy.

Corrigin WA

90 km away

Transformers, PUBLIC Silo Trail, Katanning 2018 — Image credit: Photograph by Bewley Shaylor, image courtesy of FORM

Landmarks and Buildings

FORM's PUBLIC Silo Trail: Katanning

In November 2017, Western Australian artists Mel McVee, Brenton See, Chris Nixon and Darren Hutchens along with Karim Jabbari from Tunisia descended on the Wheatbelt town of Katanning, located 277 kilometres southeast of Perth. Their mission: to transform Western Power electrical transformer boxes at the four Katanning schools and paint large-scale murals on walls throughout town. Seven days, five murals and seven transformer boxes later plus a series of youth workshops, the job was done. The colour and variety of the styles show how even the humblest wall or object can be transformed by art. Take a walk through town and you will come across the many walls and transformer boxes that were painted as part of this project.

Katanning WA

91 km away

Hidden within granite outcrops, this tranquil waterhole offers scenic views. — Image credit: Shire of Corrigin

Natural Attractions

Gorge Rock

Located approximately 20 kilometres east of Corrigin townsite, Gorge Rock holds a significant place in the district's history. Information signs paint a picture of what the area once was and all the events that brought the community together. Stay overnight or just pop by for a picnic, Gorge Rock picnic area has a large, gravelled area for recreational vehicles, picnic tables, a composting toilet and two fire pits for toasty winter fires. Take the time to walk around the base of the rock and discover areas such as the amphitheatre, which was once used by the local scouts' group. At the summit of Gorge Rock are panoramic views of the surrounding farmland and a view of the natural rock pool which was dammed in the early fifties. Please note, swimming is not permitted.

Gorge Rock WA

92 km away

Corrigin Rotary Park Toilet Facilities — Image credit: Shire of Corrigin

Parks and Gardens

Corrigin Rotary Park

Corrigin's Rotary Park is home to an adventure playground and community park for all ages and abilities, located on the main highway across the road from the Corrigin Roadhouse. It makes for the perfect pit stop on your road trip or a lunchtime date in the park. It offers large, grassed areas, barbeque facilities, toilets, a flying fox and more.

Corrigin WA

92 km away

Corrigin Pioneer Musuem — Image credit: Shire of Corrigin

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Corrigin Pioneer Museum

Step into Western Australia's early settler past at Corrigin Pioneer Museum, where the old pipeline pump station and display of early Australian farm machinery will transport you back in time. The quaint country town of Corrigin is a 2.5-hour drive east of Perth and is the ideal rest stop if you're exploring the Pathways to Wave Rock Trail, or heading to iconic Wave Rock. Housing the history of days gone by, a worthwhile visit whilst in Corrigin. View the collection of tools and restored farm machinery, including tractors in working order, and see the blacksmith shop, the one-room school, the shearing shed, old district photographs, clothing and other pioneer memorabilia. The Pioneer Memorial Wall at the entrance to the Museum commemorates early settlers. Stay overnight at the motel, hotel or caravan park and explore more of the region's treasures. Take the scenic Corrigin Wildflower Drive (September and October) to experience the flora in bloom.

Corrigin WA

93 km away

Brooking Street Reserve Walk trail — Image credit: Shire of Beverley

Natural Attractions

Brooking Street Reserve Walk Trail

Enjoy two easy walk trails through the Brooking Street Bushland Reserve. The reserve is within walking distance from the main street and just around the corner from the 48-hour RV stop along the Avon River. The small reserve is a she-oak woodland, a great bird-watching spot. It is also known as a favourite location for orchid hunters where a short walk during late winter to early spring will reward you with many sightings, as many as 12 orchid species are confirmed along the trails.

Beverley WA

94 km away

Vincent Street Heritage Walk — Image credit: Shire of Beverley

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Vincent Street Heritage Walk

This award-winning trail guides you on a tour of the stunning heritage buildings in Beverley. Download the app by scanning the QR code at the trail head just outside the Beverley Visitor Centre. As you walk along Vincent Street pedestals will be found outside the buildings of significance or follow the map on the Augmented app reality app. Each identified place has cultural significance to the Beverley community. The 2022 WA Heritage Awards winner of the "Heritage Tourism product" category.

Beverley WA

94 km away

Beverley RV Park

Parks and Gardens

Beverley 48 Hour RV Park

Beverley welcomes RV travellers with open arms, offering a charming setting just across from the stunning Avon River. The RV Park provides 48 hour stays. A brief stroll lands you on the main street, granting easy access to all necessities and luxuries. Nature enthusiasts will enjoy the nearby Brooking Street Reserve, showcasing an array of native orchids, particularly stunning in the springtime.

Beverley WA

94 km away

Moort Wabiny Park

Sports and Recreation Facilities

Moort Wabiny Park

There is something for the whole family at Moort Wabiny Park. The indigenous words 'Moort Wabiny' meaning family play. Complete with a skate park, pump track, nature play and a basketball court, this wonderful park will entertain the kids for the whole day. Pack your bike, scooter, basketball or skateboard and enjoy this epic space. Conveniently located in the main street of Beverley it is close to all amenities, cafes and services.

Beverley WA

94 km away

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