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Legend The Wheatbelt Way Trail Attractions 1 Tin Dog Creek 13 Bonnie Rock Townsite The Wheatbelt Way Trail 2 Minnivale 14 Beringbooding Rock 3 Naaning Well 15 Elachbutting Rock Well Disclaimer & Reserve Whilst every effort has been taken to be as accurate as possible with the information contained 4 Korrelocking Reserve in this publication, the publishers and the Shires and partners participating in this production 16 Sandford Rocks accept no responsibility for any entry, errors or omissions. The information set out was correct 5 Wyalkatchem Well at the time of printing and can be subject to change without notice. All liability or loss cannot 17 Boodalin Soak be accepted for any misinformation resulting after publication. 6 Cowcowing Cemetery Water features shown do not guarantee water and if there, the quality of the water cannot be 18 Weira Gnamma Hole & Reserve assured. Always carry ample fresh water for drinking and camping. Roads and tracks as represented, are not always proof of a public thoroughfare as some tracks are suitable for 4WD 7 Koorda Native Flora Reserve vehicles only. Outdoor activities can be harardous. Suitable safety precautions should be taken 19 Wattoning Historical Site at all times. The information contained herein does not guarantee your safety. 8 Gabbin Townsite 20 Mouroubra Rd to Payne's Find Road Mangowine Homestead Signs will warn when the road is impassable or closed. The road runs through Remlap, 9 Marshall Rock Reserve Mouroubra and Maranalgo stations and quite close to the Maranalgo Homestead and then 21 Billyacatting Hill Conservation Park joins the Great Northern Highway at Paynes Find. This road is an alternative route to and from 10 Pergandes Sheepyards Perth and southwest towns for travellers travelling to and returning from their sojourns in the 22 Trayning Gnamma Holes north of the State passing through pastoral country along the eastern side of Lake Moore. & Homestead The road is unfenced and care should be taken with livestock, kangaroos and emus. Road conditions can be checked by contacting Shire of Mt Marshall (08) 9685 1202 Mon – Fri. 11 Billiburning Rock & Reserve 23 Trayning Historic Well 11 Firewood and Camping Visitors to the Wheatbelt Way are requested to bring their own firewood with them when 12 Datjoin Well & Reserve 24 Yelbeni Townsite & Museum camping at Wheatbelt Way Sites, as firewood at these locations is sparse.The use of chainsaws is prohibited and vegetation and infrastructure is not to be removed for the purpose of firewood for campfires. The Wheatbelt Way Trail Beacon 12 13 14 15 7 19 8 Bencubbin Koorda 9 10 Mukinbudin 22 6 18 23 21 20 Trayning 2 Yelbeni 24 Nungarin Wyalkatchem ● 5 4 1 3 16 RD 17 Westonia The North East Wheatbelt The Wheatbelt Way www.wheatbeltway.com.au The Wheatbelt Way self-drive trail will lead visitors on an tangelocreative/WBW6134/30Sept2016 adventurous interpreted journey Drive Trail Wyalkatchem • Bencubbin • Mukinbudin • Trayning • Mukinbudin • Bencubbin • Wyalkatchem to the regions communities of Dowerin, Wyalkatchem, Koorda, Nungarin • Westonia • Beacon • Koorda • Dowerin DRIVE TRAIL DRIVE Bencubbin, Beacon, Westonia, Mukinbudin, Nungarin and Trayning, WHEATBELT EASTERN NORTH their natural attractions and history and heritage while offering Cover photo courtesy David Duncanson them opportunities to stay and experience the unique Wheatbelt communities and landscapes. Dowerin Westonia Breathe the fresh air as you explore the history and natural beauty Mukinbudin Located 160 kilometres, or 2 hours northeast of Perth. The Shire’s 760 The most striking thing about Westonia is its unique charm and of the Wheatbelt Way. Picture yourself surrounded by a vast timeless The Shire of Mukinbudin was settled by pastoralists who in the www.wheatbeltway.com.au residents enjoy a temperate climate with winter rainfall and hot, dry natural surroundings, nestled amongst 5,600ha of salmon gum, land of bright skies and big horizons, rich with the sights and sounds 1870’s took up large leases in excess of 20,000 acres to run sheep, from download or you to summers. The appealing country environment is complemented by morrell and gimlet woodland interspersed with granite as well as by Sandalwood cutters and miners en-route to the posted be to map and guidebook the of copy a Request a vibrant community lifestyle as well as the development of state of outcrops and remnants of the town’s gold mining of nature, warm sunny days and cool evening breezes and green leafy goldfields. Mukinbudin is a place for those who have an interest the art new facilities, such as the Dowerin Community Club Recreation history. Stroll down the main street of Westonia and trees contrasting with rugged rocky outcrops. Let us introduce you to the in the outdoors. There are no better places to experience this than wheatbelt. eastern north the through facility. Dowerin offers a range of attractions to suit every member of Beringbooding Rock and Weira Reserve. Four wheel driving, BBQ’s, enjoy historic buildings, as well as new buildings that unique charm of the Wheatbelt Way where you can experience good journey your on you guide to stories dramatised the family. Why not stay a night or two in Dowerin to give you plenty have also been built in a historic style. Call into the camping, bushwalking and spectacular views can be experienced of time to explore the area. Start the day with a visit to the Dowerin Hood-Penn Museum on the main street and notice the old-fashioned hospitality while exploring at your leisure. Whether you are amongst these attractions. Native flora lovers will enjoy the with CDs Audio two as well as sites interpreted 24 the Bakery to pack a hearty lunch and some delicious sweet treats facades from the town’s original bank, café, hotel, fire planning a short visit or longer stay, there is lots to see and do. botanical walk and anyone with a passing interest in the history of of each on sections and towns nine the of each on and spend the rest of the day visiting ‘Rusty’ and the Tin Dog Creek station, boarding house and green grocer store fronting the area should visit the unique bulk grain storage silo, the Mens information detailed with Book, Guide Trail Drive Self Walking Trail and Bird Hyde, Namelkatchem Reserve and Well, Daren new buildings as you walk. Other wise head out for a Shed, Goodchilds Gateway and the Wattoning Historical Site. Way Wheatbelt page 50 FREE the of copy a Get Lakes and Naaning Well. Whether you’re an experienced bushwalker picnic at Sandford Rocks or camp the night at Elachbutting or simply out for a stroll, the Reserves and walk trails surrounding ACCOMMODATION Rock, while there take a walk through Monty’s Pass, stamp Information: Further Dowerin give an insight into the rich history of the region and exhibit your foot in Kings Cave and photograph the colourful MUKINBUDIN CARAVAN PARK AND TEL: 08 9047 1103 some spectacular orchids and wildflowers. SELF CONTAINED CHALETS Rainbow Wave. MUKINBUDIN HOTEL TEL: 08 9047 1133 ACCOMMODATION ACCOMMODATION WATSON’S WAY B&B TEL: 08 9047 0008 DOWERIN CARAVAN PARK AND MOTEL TEL: 08 9631 1135 WESTONIA CARAVAN PARK TEL: 08 9046 7063 ROSE COTTAGE COUNTRY RETREAT TEL: 0418 912 125 DOWERIN COMMERCIAL HOTEL TEL: 08 9631 1206 WESTONIA TAVERN TEL: 08 9046 7012 SELF CONTAINED ACCOMMODATION CAMPING AND SULLAGE FACILITIES AVAILABLE AT MINNIVALE CARRABIN ROADHOUSE MOTEL & CARAVAN PARK TEL: 08 9046 7162 CAMPING BERINGBOODING ROCK & WEIRA RESERVE TOURIST INFORMATION CAMPING ELACHBUTTING ROCK, ST LUKE’S CHURCH 48HR FREE CAMP TOURIST INFORMATION DOWERIN COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTRE TEL: 08 9631 1662 TOURIST INFORMATION MUKINBUDIN COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTRE, TEL: 08 9047 2150 STEWART STREET, DOWERIN WESTONIA COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTRE, TEL: 08 9046 7077 8 WHITE STREET, MUKINBUDIN WOLFRAM STREET, WESTONIA SHIRE OF DOWERIN 13 COTTRELL STREET, DOWERIN TEL: 08 9631 1202 SHIRE OF MUKINBUDIN, TEL: 08 9047 2100 WESTONIA SHIRE OFFICE, WOLFRAM ST, WESTONIA TEL: 08 9046 7063 15 MADDOCK STREET, MUKINBUDIN NORTH EAST WHEATBELT Nungarin Wyalkatchem Koorda Bencubbin Trayning One of the smallest shires in the country with just 240 “Welcome to Wylie”, you’ll hear the locals’ say. The friendly In 1917 the Koorda township sprang up around the railway Along with Beacon, Bencubbin is one of the two main centres The Shire has 430 people in and around the townsites people, but what we lack in size we make up for in just about country spirit is alive and well here at this “Strange name, beaut’ worker’s camp and saw the establishment of a general store, servicing the Shire of Mt Marshall. The town’s name is derived from of Trayning, Kununoppin and Yelbeni and has a focus on everything else. Nungarin is located 300 kilometres east of place”. The first recorded exploration of the district in 1846 was post office, blacksmith, greengrocer and hostel to accommodate “Gnylbencubbing” the Aboriginal name for nearby Marshall Rock. agriculture. The area is named after Trayning Well, the Perth. Nungarin has a rich and varied history, including serving made possible with the assistance of Aboriginal information and the seasonal worker, mainly baggers of wheat. Koorda continues Bencubbin is located at the southern end of the Mt Marshall Shire, Aboriginal name of a nearby water source located on the old as an important stopping place during the 1880’s Eastern guidance into the area. The first settlers took up land in 1904, and its tradition of productive grain cultivation with sheep to a stop and check out the Sandalwood dray and interpretive centre, road from Goomalling to the Eastern Goldfields. It was first Goldfields rush. It also served as an important WWII strategic the town-site was officially declared during 1908. Wyalkatchem’s lesser degree than in the past.