The Wheatbelt Way way has an amazing amount of history to uncover. It is showcased throughout the Wheatbelt Way either through town walk trails, heritage sites, and local museums. So make sure you plan a stop to check them out. Some key ones are:
At Dowerin, join Rusty the Tin Dog on an adventure throughout his home Tin Dog Creek along the Tin Dog Creek Walk Trail .
The Wyalkatchem CBH & Agricultural Museum is a must and is open from 10 am-2 pm on Easter Saturday and Sunday. The main museum building is a 1936 “K” type wheat bin which is believed to be the oldest in preservation; alongside this is a series of purpose-built display buildings preserving the quickly fading agricultural heritage of the Central Wheatbelt Region.
The Koorda Motor & Military Museum houses an array of military collections and vintage cars to browse through. It is open by appointment, please call Tony on 0429 080 258.
Take a leisurely walk around the Bencubbin Heritage Trail, this 5km track meanders through the townsite, surrounding bushland, and golf course and tells stories at points of interest including the Powerhouse and Sandalwood Museum.
While you are in Beacon, why not learn a little more about the pioneer settlement of the town. Take a walk around the new historic walking trail and discover some of the history.
The Nungarin Heritage and Army Museum are open every day from 9 am to 4 pm. On Sundays the Museum Cafe does a great cooked breakfast from 8 am-10 am.
The amazing heritage-listed Mangowine Homestead (located 14 kilometers from Nungarin) is also open from 10 am to 4 pm Saturday, Easter Sunday, and Easter Monday but will be closed on Good Friday.
Whilst in Mukinbudin marvel at the 1946 unique bulk grain silo and many of the other places of interest throughout the townsite along the Botanical Walk Trail.
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Westonia Hood-Penn Museum features the Hood-Penn Collection which is a diverse collection of historical items. The museum has a number of scenes and also a “what’s your weight in gold” and a reproduction of an old Westonia Gold Mine.
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Yelbeni Museum is an informative collection of local history through photos, plaques, and vintage farm machinery. Key may be obtained from the Yelbeni General Store on Yelbeni South Road or Coronation Street if you’re following google maps just opposite the Museum.