If a more vertical bushwalk and extreme sports are your thing then a trip to Eaglestone Rock in the Wheatbelt is for you! Eaglestone Rock is located in the Shire of Nungarin along Lake Brown South Road approximately 20km north of Nungarin townsite next to Lake Brown a naturally occurring salt lake. Patches of York Gum woodland […]
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The Nungarin Wheatbelt Markets are held the 1st Sunday of every month (March to December). They start at 8:00 am and finish at 12:00 pm. The Nungarin Wheatbelt markets are held on the main street selling all kinds of items for everyone. Come along for a great day out. The Nungarin Wheatbelt Markets have been running for
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The Wheatbelt Way region is home to three distinct Aboriginal groups: – The Njaki-Njaki Nyoongar – The Ballardong Nyoongar – The Kalamaia People (The Kalamaia people are also known as the “Gubrun” as language records from this area of the Goldfields show two languages for the region as being ‘Kaalamaya’ and ‘Gubrun’.) The Njaki Njaki Nyoongar
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Now’s the time to see the Wheatbelt’s bush at its best as it has burst into colour. The Wheatbelt Way self-drive is beautiful in wildflower season. You’ll find interpretive signage at 24 locations, new user friendly camper kitchens in Trayning, Beacon, Bencubbin and Mukinbudin caravan parks. Well organised free camping sites at Minnivale, Mangowine, Mt Marshall, Mollerin, Billiburning, Beringbooding, Elachbutting
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I enjoy quiet winding roads shouldered by majestic salmon gums as I make my way to Mangowine Homestead. This hidden gem is located only 281 kilometres north east of Perth, and only 15 kilometres north of the township of Nungarin. Mangowine’s friendly Caretaker Bob greets me when I arrive and I pay a meagre $4
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It is a leisurely Sunday morning in the picturesque central wheatbelt. The kids inform me that they are bored of our usual weekend activities, so after numerous requests we all bundle into the car en route to the famous Nungarin Wheatbelt Markets. When we arrive we find that parking at the markets is
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We finally have some time off work and school commitments, and as we all love any opportunity to get away from it all, this time we decide to explore Westonia. We arrive at Westonia’s Caravan Park after travelling a short 10 kilometres north off Great Eastern Highway at Carrabin Roadhouse. Carrabin Roadhouse is located approximately
People travelling around the Wheatbelt Way with pets are reminded to be aware of their surroundings as 1080 baiting programs may be underway in the area. If you are bushwalking or free camping in the Wheatbelt Way you should be particularly aware to prevent accidental pet poisoning. The 1080 baits are used in the region by landholders and
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1. There is so much to explore! I love exploring the Wheatbelt Way because you never know what you are going to find! Mukinbudin Secondhand Book Shop When I visited Mukinbudin I was delighted to find a wonderful second hand book shop selling books for as little as $3, right next door to the town’s
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There are a range of events to suit all tastes happening across the Wheatbelt Way during spring. The season’s events calendar kicks off with the Dowerin Field Days, a two day agricultural expo bonanza. Dowerin Field Days Last Wednesday and Thursday in August The Dowerin Field Days is the largest field day event in
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