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MAP and VISITOR GUIDE CORRIGIN KONDININ KULIN LAKE GRACE EVENTS This grain and grazing town is nestled in the heart of the Wheatbelt Kondinin, traversed in 1848 by Surveyor General J.S. Roe, Kulin provides the perfect base to explore the Eastern Wheatbelt. Travel to Wave Rock via Lake Grace and experience wide open only 235km south east of Perth on the Brookton Highway. was first settled in 1909. Preservation of a number of original Easy day trips can be made to many of the region’s unique spaces, bright stars, vast salt lakes and friendly country towns. Corrigin has a rich agricultural heritage; the district produces buildings has enhanced its town centre. Rock formations, sights via the iconic Tin Horse Highway. Marvel at the beauty of farming landscape and natural salt lakes, Which path around 171 thousand tonnes of wheat in an average year. wild flowers, amazing starry nights, great facilities and friendly www.kulin.wa.gov.au kulin viSitor centre: (08) 9880 1021 shimmering in shades of pink, green and mauve. The Lake Grace for information on theSe and additional community eventS It boasts a friendly atmosphere for both residents and visitors. people make Kondinin a great spot to break your journey. Shire encompasses Lake Grace, Newdegate, Lake King and Varley. PleaSe call or viSit the webSite of each Shire www.corrigin.wa.gov.au Shire of corrigin: (08) 9063 2203 www.kondinin.wa.gov.au Shire of kondinin: (08) 9889 1006 VISITOR DISCOVERY ZONE WEST KULIN TIN HORSES E7 F7 www.lakegrace.wa.gov.au Shire of lake grace: (08) 9890 2500 The vdZ zone showcases The tin horses on the western MARCH – APRIL WILDFLOWERS & WALK TRAILS D6 TOURIST INFORMATION BAY, KARLGARIN I7 Kulin and surrounding areas side of Kulin provide a fun THE LAKE GRACE VISITOR CENTRE ll you CENTENARY WALK, PIONEER WALL KONDININ GOURMET IN THE GARDEN : late march wi take? corrigin wildflower drive View the Catholic Church in a unique and informal way, introduction to the Bush Races The restored Stationmaster’s This 4km drive starts at the & J.S. ROE HERITAGE TRAIL F7 with its unique stone frontage giving visitors a sense of the and Tin Horse Highway. House, operates as Lake Grace Guests enjoy fine dining under the stars with produce THE PATHWAYS TO WAVE ROCK TRAIL travels through Discover the past and present from the district and the Kondinin Community Garden. Dog Cemetery with over 200 built in the 1960s and visit region’s history and identity. SPECTACULAR WILDFLOWERS F8 Visitor Centre and will provide of the Kondinin District by the towns of Corrigin, Kondinin, Kulin, Lake Grace, Hyden, species to be seen, as the gravel the Karlgarin Club, with its The zone is complete with 72 Kulin’s nature reserves, information on the following visiting the Tourist Information KARLGARIN EASTER EVENT : eaSter weekend Narembeen, Bruce Rock, Quairading and back to Perth track meanders through a wide new mural and well known hour rv friendly camp area, BBQ, Macrocarpa walk trail and and many other attractions Bay and the Kondinin Pioneer The annual Gilgie Races are held at the Karlgarin Country Club. range of soils, from sedgelands for hosting Gilgie Races over shelters, public amenities and roadsides put on a spectacular throughout the region. Local through York. The trail can be entered from other routes Wall which lists the early settlers to mixed shrubs and various the Easter long weekend. information points which tell of seasonal show of colour. authors, gourmet produce in all directions and links to other trails such as Pioneers’ to Kondinin and maps their KONDININ ANZAC DAY DAWN SERVICE woodlands, some growing in Take a stroll around and have a Kulin’s past, present and future. BeSt in Spring and giftware available. photo By BeWley Shaylor, CourteSy of form farm locations. The Centenary Held yearly at Yeerakine Rock, the vista from the rock summit Pathway, Golden Pipeline, Dryandra Trail, Granite Loop, MAIN STREET & MISS B’S PARK profusion in broken rocks. picnic at the recently upgraded BUTLER’S GARAGE MUSEUM from SeptemBer – novemBer www.lakegracevisitorcentre.com.au Walk, a trail of mosaics, has NEWDEGATE and the light horseman statue make for a moving service. Granite and Woodlands Discovery Trail and Wheatbelt Way. Visit the shops and cafés rest area along Melba Street. Housed in one of Kulin’s LAKE GRACE STORY TRAIL been laid to commemorate JILAKIN LAKE AND ROCK G8 form Public Silo trail J10 in Campbell Street just off original buildings, the museum Stroll a rich collection of past and present families, Stop and admire the Call into Maley St to view the the Highway. Miss B’s Park contains an impressive stories and art to discover businesses and organisations breathtaking views from the Grain Silo Mural by Brenton See. has picnic and BBQ facilities collection of vintage cars, the local community history. and award winning sculptures top of Jilakin Rock and enjoy hainSworth muSeum J10 located in the main street. farm equipment and machinery. have been incorporated. This a picnic under the most AUSTRALIAN INLAND MISSION Is a beautiful reconstruction DOG IN A UTE WedneSday & Saturday CORRIGIN site also includes a mural of inland stand of Jarrah trees. HOSPITAL MUSEUM G10 of a bygone era – a 1933/34 Corrigin still holds the world morningS and By grocery store. J.S. Roe’s expedition of 1848. I7 Follow the Penny Pathway to record for this famous event. appointment (08) 9880 1024 BUCKLEY’S BREAKAWAY KONDININ the inland Mission Hospital to VARLEY In 2002, 1,527 Dogs in Utes LOOK-OUTS KONDININ COMMUNITY GARDEN The perfect spot for a picnic experience the atmosphere of an the varley muSeum M8 participated and $80,000 was Panoramic views of the town Come and have a stroll through and a photographers delight. KULIN This picturesque landform early 20th century rural hospital. A fine display of memorabilia, raised for the Royal Flying and farmlands can be seen the fabulous community treSSie’S muSeum I6 MOSAIC GARDEN GALLERY historic town and settlement JUNE Doctor Service and local from the anZaC Memorial garden. Pick a few fresh veggies A wonderful collection displays vibrant orange LAKE GRACE Meander and delight in the records. Contact the Varley community groups. Lookout in town or from the and check out the community of unique treasures. clays against spectacular THE MUTTON CUP : june white cliffs and gullies. mosaic track, branching off Store on (08) 9875 1200. Scenic Lookout along the art work, including murals, mccannS rock H7 The Quairading Football Club’s annual fundraiser is held HYDEN PIONEER MUSEUM the Penny Pathway. & ROTARY PARK Corrigin Wildflower Drive. sculptures and Noongar six Scenic vistas and a picnic area. at the Ag Shed near the Quairading Oval and features a band, season poles. A nature play ACCOMMODATION LAKE GRACE G10 G11 ACCOMMODATION NAREMBEEN Stop for a BBQ or picnic in the GRANITE ROCKS bar, banter and the friendly racing of local sheep. A celebration area, toilets and seating are The lake itself is one of shady park and then wander corrigin rock ACCOMMODATION kulin community hub SaltbuSh inn (motel) of football, sheep farming and all the fun that’s in between. also available for travellers. Western Australia’s largest BRUCE ROCK over to the Pioneer Museum. Take a leisurely walk over GIANT WATER SLIDE (hotel / motel) (08) 9865 1180 An event to be seen to be believed. windy hill b&b inland salt lakes comprising Sunday 2pm–5pm Corrigin Rock within the town YEERAKINE ROCK WALK G7 AND AQUATIC CENTRE (08) 9880 1201 (08) 9889 1230 two separate water bodies, lake grace roadhouSe / motel QUAIRADING WedneSday 1pm–4pm site. Enjoy the Adventure Walk trail close to town Fill your summer days with SEPTEMBER caravan Park 25.75kms long and 7.24kms at (08) 9865 1050 Playground and a picnic with with an interesting old water caravan Park & chaletS fun on regional Australia’s 0439 469 850 its widest point. View from the lake grace hotel / motel seating and BBQ facilities. catchment, panoramic views (08) 9889 1006 BiggeSt waterslide, located kulin hoStel lookouts West of Lake Grace. (08) 9865 1219 gorge rock E6 20km east and unique light horseman kondinin hotel at the new Aquatic Centre. (grouP accommodation of Corrigin with camping and statue tribute to the anZaC (08) 9889 1009 open during Summer facility) THE JOHN HOLLAND WAY J10 lake grace caravan Park legend, which makes for an A scenic route, covering some (08) 9865 1263 BBQ facilities in a bush setting. kondinin roadhouSe motel KULIN BUSH RACES G8 (08) 9880 1204 amazing dawn service. 600kms of Australian outback (08) 9889 1190 Indulge in spectacular 72 hour free holland track b&b and connecting the town sites of (08) 9871 9032 ACCOMMODATION F7 scenery, rural hospitality, rv friendly camP area KONDININ LAKE treSSieS caravan Park Broomehill & Coolgardie. Suitable live entertainment, delicious (08) 9880 1021 newdegate hotel caravan Park (rv) A salt lake 5kms west of town karlgarin food and horse racing. for conventional 2Wd travel. (08) 9871 1506 0428 178 121 covering over 1500 hectares. (08) 9889 5043 ameli cottage CORRIGIN DOG CEMETERY D6 A delight for birdwatchers firSt Weekend of oCtoBer 0429 801 055 LAKE KING newdegate myriadelia CORRIGIN Agricultural SHOW NEWDEGATE FIELD DAY This cemetery began in corrigin hotel heritage walk trailS N10 and nature lovers and when TIN HORSE HIGHWAY F8 wiSteria houSe b&b motel & caravan Park Second Saturday of SePt firSt wedneSday and 1974 as a tribute to Man’s (08) 9063 2002 Interpretive brochures are the lake is full a great spot for This famous collection of 0488 595 186 (08) 9871 1685 Full of wonderful things thurSday of SePt Best Friend and is located corrigin windmill motel recreational pursuits.