Located 52 kilometres north of Geraldton and 474 kilometres north of Perth via the Brand Highway, Northampton is a small and attractive town in undulating country on the edge of the wheat belt. Springtime is wildflower time in historic Northampton when the area becomes a blaze of colour. Use the town and its range of accommodation as a base to explore the surrounding countryside and its amazing floral displays. Northampton is one of the oldest settlements in Western Australia outside of Perth. It was declared a town site in 1864, some 20 years after rich copper deposits were discovered at Wanerenooka Hill. The town was awarded ‘Historical Town’ status by the National Trust in 1993. The Northampton/Horrocks Beach/Port Gregory area is also steeped in historical significance, from Aboriginal cave paintings near the Bowes River mouth to the various buildings constructed by convicts in the 19th century. There is a range of accommodation available including bed and breakfast, backpackers, hotel/motels, a caravan park and farm and station stays. Dining is available at hotels, a nearby historic homestead, a cafe, and takeaway outlets. To find out more please visit our website www.northamptonwa.com.au

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Four and a half hours’ drive north of Perth, Morawa is a wheatbelt town. The surrounding area supports sheep and wheat farming. During the months of August to October there is an abundance of beautiful wildflowers throughout the region. Attractions within the town include the Church of the Holy Cross, The Old Presbytery and Morawa Museum. The town also has a pub and a small shopping centre. Morawa was settled about 1905 and declared a town in 1912. The first iron ore exported from Western Australia was mined at Morawa. Morawa has a hotel/motel, a caravan park and two farm stays.

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Narrogin, a two hour drive from Perth, is located in the heart of Western Australia’s richest farming land. Narrogin is a great base to explore the region, with many attractions within a half hour drive from the town. Dryandra Woodland, a picturesque 22 kilometre drive from Narrogin, is home to over 100 bird and 24 mammal species and provides an excellent opportunity to view some of Western Australia’s native animals including possums, echidnas, woylies and kangaroos. Narrogin town is well known for its attractive gardens and heritage buildings. Take a walk around the town and admire the picturesgue gardens, cultural parks and old style buildings. The Visitor Centre is located within the Old Courthouse and houses regional information, museum exhibits and locally produced arts and crafts. To learn about country life, stay overnight at one of the local farmstays and experience daily life on a working farm. Hotels, Motels, Guesthouses, Bed and Breakfasts, Self-contained Accommodation, Farmstays and a Caravan Park are all available in Narrogin.

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Only thirty minutes southeast of Perth, the area around Jarrahdale includes some of Western Australia’s most popular parks, art galleries, restaurants, wineries and wildlife. The breathtaking scenery within the many forests, parks, rivers, and other natural attractions offers the perfect location for a traditional Australian barbecue or bushwalk. The area is a true depiction of Western Australia’s country lifestyle with many farms, orchards and historic country towns. Some of the old buildings house heritage and museum collections, arts and crafts and tea gardens. This spectacular rural setting has inspired many artists to establish their homes and studios in the area. Jarrahdale was Western Australia’s first timber town in 1872 and was recently classified by the National Trust. It is a picturesque, historic town with numerous old timber cottages surrounded by forest. There are many beautiful walk trails through the area, and delightful picnic spots in Gooralong and Langford Parks. Tourist information, walk maps and arts and crafts are available at the Old Post Office/Museum, open weekends and public holidays. Bed and breakfast and chalet accommodation is available or, for something different, there are modified and restored railway carriages sleeping two or four people. Tavern and cafe food is available.

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Walkaway is a 25 minute drive inland from Geraldton and a five hour drive north of Perth. Visit the Walkaway Station Museum, housed in the old railway station building in the small community of Walkaway. It is a must for rail buffs and those tracing the history of the area. Ellendale Pool is 20 kilometres from Walkaway, this lovely natural pool laps at the foot of impressive river cliffs and is surrounded by tall shady trees. A lovely spot for a picnic, barbecue or bird watching. High in the cliff face you may see nesting peregrine falcons that inhabit this area. Gas barbecues, picnic tables, toilets and children’s play equipment are available to visitors.

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Payne’s Find, located 420 kilometres from Perth on the Great Northern Highway, with its small community of no more than 15 people, marks the centre of pastoral and goldmining activity. A gold crushing plant for extracting gold, new gold discoveries and the reworking of old mine sites have rejuvenated the area. Paynes find takes its name from prospector Thomas Payne, who was the first to register a lease for gold mining with the Mines Department. As a reward for discovering gold in the area he was not charged to put a crushing of gold bearing ore through the State Government Battery. This was also the first crushing. During the 1930’s, about 500 people lived with their families, prospecting for gold by underground and dry blowing, hoping to strike it rich. During World War 1 many men were called away leaving only a few families remaining. In 1987 the State Government Battery was sold to the Taylor family and is still operating, today as the Paynes Find Gold Battery, and is now a popular tourist attraction. A display centre is next to the battery.

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Located a three and a half hour drive east of Perth is the historic town of Nungarin. Nungarin was a depot for Australian army personnel from 1944 to 1960. The Mangowine Homestead was a wayside stop on the way to the Goldfields for many travellers and it has been restored to its original condition. McCorry’s Hotel and adjoining blacksmith’s building was built in 1911 and also offers quality accommodation. Hotel, guesthouse and caravan park accommodation is available.

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In the heart of the hills, Mundaring is a short 35 minute drive from the City of Perth. The community is warm, friendly, multicultural and welcoming, enriched by the traditions of past generations and days gone by. Mundaring is home to the amazing engineering feat of the Mundaring Weir, where the Golden Pipeline starts its journey to Kalgoorlie Boulder. Water is pumped 560 kilometres from Mundaring Weir in peaceful Helena River Valley to Kalgoorlie. Following wet winters, the dramatic sight of the Mundaring Weir overflowing draws sightseers and residents alike to the valley. It was at Mundaring that bushranger Moondyne Joe roamed among the tall jarrah trees and scaled the rocky outcrops of what is now John Forrest National Park on the side of Greenmount Hill. Wildlife abounds and beautiful birds and wildflowers can be found right throughout the Shire. Cyclists and walkers can enjoy the heritage trails running through small picturesque villages including Darlington, Glen Forrest, Parkerville and Chidlow. You can also go horse riding, canoeing or play a round of golf. Magnificent gardens are open to the public in spring and autumn. Cultural, orchestral and pop concerts held in a unique bushland setting are a feature of many summer evenings. The outdoor cinema screens fabulous movies under the stars in the warmer months. In spring the bush is alive with colour, with native flora including kangaroo paws, spider orchids, leschenaultias and hoveas. Visitors can enjoy an early morning walk as the mist rises in the treetops and the joyful laughter of the kookaburra heralds a new day. These are the sights and sounds of the bush which ‘feed the souls’ of local artists, authors and artisans. A pastime much enjoyed by many visitors is browsing through the local craft shops or paying a visit to one of the galleries and studios exhibiting local fine art. With Mundaring’s tourism being predominantly nature based, there are many facilities and outdoor activities to enjoy in the area: walk trails, Lake Leschenaultia, John Forrest National Park, Mundaring Weir and the Golden Pipeline, wildlife sanctuaries and a marsupial hospital. A range of food is available from a la carte restaurants, cafes and take away outlets. Hotels, farm and homestay properties, as well as cottage accommodation, offer overnight or longer term bed and breakfast facilities. Guests may choose to sample fine wines at local wineries or enjoy a meal at one of the many excellent restaurants throughout the Hills.

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Coral Bay is located two hours’ drive south of Exmouth, near the heart of the 260 kilometre-long Ningaloo Reef. Coral Bay offers warm weather all year round and while summer cyclones do occur in this region, they are infrequent in the Coral Bay area. Coral Bay is a perfect destination for people of all ages seeking relaxation, adventure or simply something different. Well known for its marine life, Coral Bay is a great place to see whale sharks, humpback whales, dugongs, manta rays, turtles and an abundance of fish species. Great swimming, snorkelling and scuba diving are available all year round. A number of coral viewing vessels enable visitors to cruise over the sanctuary zone in comfort. Coral bay offers great beach fishing areas and several Deep Sea and Game fishing charters operate on a daily basis.Four Wheel bike tours offer the adventurous with a great opportunity to take a ride along the shores of the Ningaloo Reef. Children are able to swim safely and experience the wonder of swimming amongst tropical fish and over coral gardens. A range of accommodation including motel accommodation, self contained units, backpacker facilities, camping and a caravan park are available.

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Kalgoorlie and Boulder amalgamated in 1989. Up till then they were two towns lying side by side. Boulder’s main street, Burt Street, is five kilometres from Kalgoorlie’s main street, Hannan Street. Boulder was named after “The Great Boulder Mine”, the first mine on the Golden Mile. A walk along Burt Street is a walk through living history. Beautiful reminders such as the Town Hall with the Goatcher Curtain, the Miners Monument, Goldfields War Museum and the Loopline Railway Station set amongst the shopping precinct makes for an enjoyable morning. Boulder Market Day falls on the third Sunday of each month and is a busy mix of displays, stalls, entertainment and tours. Tour the surrounds of the Golden Mile in the old train which once carried hundreds of miners to work each day. This busy railway has now been overtaken by the expanding Super Pit. Train departs daily from Boulder Station at 1000. Kalgoorlie-Boulder is living history, with the past conspicuous in every part of the City. The architecture, the pubs, the pictures on the wall, the wide streets, the houses in the suburbs and the signs on the shop fronts all give glimpses of a glorious past.

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