GASCOYNE MURCHISON OUTBACK PATHWAYS These three long-distance tourism drives are a Welcome to Mullewa Two interpretive drive trails are Wandina Homestead Murchison Mullewa is proud to be known as the heart Settlement The Northern great way to explore the further reaches of the of wildfl ower country and the gateway to the shown on this map – these take Gascoyne and Murchison regions. north. Mullewa is also a vibrant, diverse and in most of the scenic and heritage  The Wool Wagon Pathway starts at Pindar and resilient community, rich in both natural and attractions of the District. Loop (115km) runs 1160 km north all the way to Exmouth. cultural heritage. Thank you for visiting our  The Miners Pathway is made up of two loops This route includes the old Tenindewa settlement district - we have much to share with you! Each of the sites along these trails centred on Mt Magnet (total 970 km) Tallering Peak and school (with its historic stone causeway across A BRIEF HISTORY  The Kingsford Smith Mail Run stretches 800 km features a creative rusty steel the lake), and the nearby Wolya Well, a vital water between Carnarvon and Meekatharra. Wajarri people have lived in and travelled through this point on the original road to the Murchison. country for thousands of years. Part of the broader sculpture with an interpretive panel An excellent Guide Book is available – ask at the Southern Yamatji group, their traditional lands extended to explain the main story associated You will then pass the fascinating Bindoo Glacier Visitor Information Centre for more details. east to Mt Magnet and Meekatharra and north to the with the place. A number have Beds on your way to the gorgeous Greenough River Gascoyne River. and Noondamurra Pool, a place of great signifi cance WILDFLOWER WAY & MIDLANDS ROUTE As they moved through the landscape they came to picnic tables and fi re-rings, and all to local aboriginal people. Pindaring Rocks Part of the Exploring Wildfl ower Country project, know this area as Mullawah (after the swans found on roads can be driven in standard RIVER Bindoo Hill Nature Reserve is a grand example of the Wildfl ower Way presents 21 interpretive sites local pools) or Mooloowa, for the fog that often spills two-wheel drive vehicles (with care the diversity of this landscape (especially in spring), along the Mullewa-Wubin and -Mt through the valleys and low country here. NUNIERRA RANGE WOOL WAGON on unsealed sections). and the Homesteads and Carbon Capture sites tell Magnet Roads. In June 1861 John Davis, an early pastoralist from PATHWAY two vastly diff erent stories of farm life in this area.

Champion Bay (Geraldton), wrote to the Government The recently opened Midlands Route boasts 17 Stock Route Stock The fi nal section of the trail takes you to several about taking up land around “Mullewa Spring”. Each intersection / turn and all GREENOUGH newly developed interpretive sites taking you on historic sites on the old De Grey – Mullewa Stock a journey through eucalypt bushlands and fl at This appears to have been the start of European stopping places are well sign- settlement in the area. By the late 1880s settlers had RD Route, before returning to town via the poignant topped plateaus off ering extraordinary views. established a large building near the spring, to be used posted, so there is no risk of losing Pioneer Cemetery. as a warehouse for supplies and produce. Steel sculptures and interpretive panels tell the your way! Suitable for all vehicles - with caution on gravel / stories of the natural and cultural history of the Then, in the 1890s, gold was found in the Murchison, S DRIVE TRAILS sandy sections (40% sealed / 60% gravel). Travel Midwest country. Maps available at all Visitor which heralded the arrival of the railway from Geraldton ’ in a clockwise direction - as shown on the map. in 1894 – and sparked a surge of development that Information Centres on these routes. produced the town and district you can explore today. Tallering BERINGARRA Features13 interpretive stopping places: Former Mullewa - DeGrey Station PLACES OF INTEREST AROUND MULLEWA MULLEWA TODAY Northern 1 Tenindewa 7 Noondamurra Pool Murchison Settlement: 200km north of CARNARVON - MULLEWA RD The Mullewa District has a population of about 450, RD URAWA Stockyards Mullewa (and on the Wool Wagon Pathway), of whom some 60% live in the town. Rainfall averages Loop 8 Bindoo Hill PINDAR - this tiny settlement is steeped in pioneering 333mm a year, and the district has become one of WA’s 2 Tenindewa School Nature Reserve pastoral history. primary agricultural areas, with broad-acre grain farms The producing in excess of 250,000 tonnes annually. Noondamurra Waterfalls 3 Wolya Well 9 Homesteads Tallering Peak and Gorges: The gorges are Pool There are deposits of mineral sands, manganese, kaolin RD NUBBEROO 12 well worth exploring - access is via Wandina YALGOO 4 10 and iron ore in the district. Mt Gibson Mining Ltd YUNA 6 7 J Kockatea Gully Carbon Capture Station but please contact the Manager opened operations at Tallering Peak late in 2003 mining PINDAR 5 11 there prior to travel. The peak is prominent in for high-grade hematite (iron ore). In the 10 years to Bindoo Glacier Perkins #2 Well your view from the gorges (but is not directly Feb 2014 they shipped in excess of 23 million tonnes to Beds Bindoo 10 I 12 accessible). Chinese customers. Operations closed mid 2014. Glacier 8 FEGAN RD The Waterfalls 5 WILLIAMSON RD BEAUMONT RD 11 K 6 On the 1st July 2011 the Shire of Mullewa amalgamated Beds 9 N L OLD PINDAR RD Greenough River Wilroy Nature Reserve: A great place to see TENINDEWA NORTH RD SUTHERLAND RD 13 Pioneer Cemetery with the City of Geraldton-Greenough to become the 13 both birds and wildfl owers – and another City of Greater Geraldton. M MULLEWA interpretive site on the Wildfl ower Way.

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KELLY RD KELLY (145km) DRUMMONDDEAN RD RD Circuit ○ MENANG RD Visitor information (at Community Resource Wilroy PETER RD WILROY- KOCKATEA RD Visit the tragic Butterabby Graves site, a raw Centre or Mullewa District Offi ce): 9961 1500 ERADU NORTH RD OLMAN RD Nature Railway Reserve PINDAR reminder of the clash of cultures that occurred ○ City of Greater Geraldton: when European settlers moved into Wajarri country. MINDAGE SPRING RD G Mullewa District Offi ce: 9956 6643 C CRUDELI RD Then travel via atmospheric Wongoondy Hall to Geraldton Visitor Centre: 9956 6670 Christian Brothers visit Coalseam Conservation Park, an eclectic mix Butterabby Agricultural School ○ Mullewa District Hospital: 9961 6200 GERALDTON - MT MAGNETKOWALD RD RD Graves RD KOCKATEA of spring wildfl owers, early mining history and

(closed) ○ Doctor’s Surgery: 9961 1063 MOORE RD MOORE stunning cliff -top views. FREEMAN RD ○ Mullewa Police Station: 9961 6600 HOLMES RD JACOB RD The once-bustling settlement of Tardun off ers the MINGENEW - MULLEWA RD F TARDUN bonus of also having Wildfl ower Way interpretive PALLOTINE RD NEIGHBOURING SHIRE COUNCILS EVES RD sculptures, and not far north is the remarkable MICKE RD (for road conditions and other information) TARDUN RD Hawes-designed Christian Brothers Agricultural

CASUARINAS RD School (Note: no public access; view from Site or ○ : 9928 1102 D WOONGOODY - road only). ○ D E : 9971 1204 HEBITON RD CANNA Next comes Pindar, with its historic stone hotel ○ : 9962 8042 RIVER building and its annual wreath fl ower displays, and ○ ARDINGLY SOUTH RD SOUTH ARDINGLY Railway Warrakatta : 9963 7999 YANGA RD ARRINOOKA RD Farm Stay then a historic rail siding and a little-known World ○ : 9920 5011 War II military camp. Return to town via the old showgrounds and Mass Rock, two places redolent Road conditions: unsealed roads can be aff ected of Mullewa’s early history. IRWIN Southern by weather and other factors – check before you MORAWA Suitable for all vehicles (60% sealed, 40% gravel). travel, be sure to carry plenty of water, and let ERANGY SPRING RD SPRING ERANGY NANGETTY-WALKAWAY RD Circuit Travel in an anti-clockwise direction – go west someone know where you’re going. then south towards Mingenew, then follow Camp fi res: you’re welcome to have a barbecue or the directional signage to fi nd 14 fascinating campfi re, except in the prohibited burning season Coalseam interpretive sites: (October – March). Be sure to extinguish your fi re Conservation 0km 5km 10km 15km before moving on. DEPOT HILL RD HILL DEPOT Park A Mullewa Cemetery H Landcare

MINGENEW B Devils Creek Hall I Wreath Flowers C Butterabby Graves J Pindar Hotel D Wongoondy Hall K Beatty Siding E Broadacre Farming L Military Camp #2 F Tardun Hall M Old Showgrounds G Christian Brothers N Mass Rock Explore our rich heritage Agricultural School of people and place (closed) PLACES OF INTEREST IN TOWN WARREN RD Mullewa Muster & Rodeo Wooderarrung WILDFLOWERS – MULLEWA ABLAZE A The Church of Our Lady of Mt Carmel: designed The Mullewa District comes alive in late winter and built by priest architect Monsignor John Hawes On the Saturday of the West Australia Day long- and spring each year, when dramatic displays during his 22 year stay in Mullewa. The church is BOWTELL ST of wildfl owers brighten the bushland and road considered to be one of his fi nest designs, and is weekend (late May or early June). classifi ed by the National Trust. Tours are available – verges. Everlastings form vivid swaying carpets ask at the Visitor Information Centre. Outback Bloom - Mullewa’s Wildfl ower Festival across expansive plains, especially in pastoral The Show is held over four days in the middle of the areas, while shrubs, bushes and small trees spring B Monsignor Hawes Priest House Museum: STOKES ST attached to the church is the Priest House, which spring wildfl ower season – usually late in August or to life in a blaze of colour. And, of course, the was Monsignor Hawes’ home for many years. Bowtell wreath fl ower is the star attraction. It houses many of his personal eff ects and can Mt Augustus early in September. This is a great way to see and Park be visited by arrangement through the Visitor Gascoyne Junction Lechenaultia macrantha is known as the wreath

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Information Centre. learn about many of our unusual and spectacular TURLEY ST fl ower because of its unusual circular shape. It C Saint Andrews Anglican Church: a lovely old fl owers. grows well in disturbed areas, and so is commonly stone building on Padbury Street; the rectory Mullewa Agricultural Show BIRDWOOD ST found on road verges or in gravel pits or areas that next door was once considered the “fi nest house have been recently burnt. It grows from a central in Mullewa”. Held on the last Saturday in August or O’BRIEN ST root stock, with new branches being produced D Mullewa Town Hall and former Shire Offi ces: the fi rst Saturday in September. each year as older ones in the centre die off . It built in 1935, this classic art-deco building is a landmark in town. The old Shire Offi ces now usually fl owers between August and October, but house the Community Resource Centre and Ask at the Visitor Information Centre for more this is determined by local rainfall events. Areas information and the exact dates for the above events. SHORT ST MULLEWA STEELE ST Visitor Information Centre. DISTRICT east of Mullewa, around Pindar and through the HOSPITAL ELDER ST farming country around Tardun and Canna often E Murals: Mullewa currently boasts two murals aged over 20 years old. The large mural called MULLEWA CARAVAN PARK MULLEWA have excellent displays – but it is best to ask at

‘End of An Era’ found in Callaghan Park as you ST DISTRICT the Visitor Information Centre for up-to-date

enter town from the West, depicts Mullewa’s Bookings: Online at HIGH SCHOOL FRY ST FRY BOWES ST information. Railway Station in full swing. The other mural www.visitgeraldton.com.au TOWN can be found facing Jose St on old telephone CARSON ST HERITAGE LANGFORD ST The Mullewa region is so rich in wildfl ower species Aug – Oct: Onsite Caretakers STOCK ST exchange building. This mural called the ‘The JOSE Old General’ is a dedication to Mrs Toomey who Mob: 0439 898 762 TRAIL DALGETY ST because it straddles both geological and climatic RESERVIOR fed and watered many travellers at the Mullewa Nov – Jul: Mullewa District Office MOLSTER ST MONSIGNOR HAWES transition zones. This produces great diversity Hostel during the 1930s depression. Just recently across varying soil types and rainfall / temperature Cnr Padbury & Thomas Sts SWIMMING POOL HERITAGE WALK local students worked with an artist to produce MASONIC zones. Mullewa also contains both farmland, where ANNUAL EVENTS HALL

two bright murals situated on the Mullewa Ph: 9956 6643 ST VIEW H DONEY ST BURGES ST BURGES DONEY ST Swimming Pool exterior wall and the public MAIN RD MAIN RD E G human activity provides the “disturbance” favoured ablutions on Jose St. OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL by many species, and vast pastoral properties, I PRIMARY SCHOOL A Wheat Bins Redland Roses: a market garden venture run by POLICE where nature remains little changed. F T TOWN MEEDAC, the local Aboriginal Corporation. J D HALL HAWES PRIEST HOUSE MUSEUM Plants of the Asteraceae or daisy family are short- FIRE STATION B Mass Rock: a short distance east of town is Caravan Park ST MILLS lived annual herbs with soft papery fl owers. G PADBURY ST MAITLAND RD 123 Yalgoo the site where Monsignor Hawes held services LOVERS LANE Overflow Area Oval Rodeo Most everlastings fall into this family. Star for local Aboriginal people – ask at the Visitor Arena INSPIRATIONS E (MEEDAC REGIONAL species in the Mullewa area include the pink star Information Centre for directions. C MULLEWA TRAINING CENTRE) DISTRICT everlasting (Schoenia cassiniana), the pom-pom H Masonic Lodge: a typical high-windowed but TORWOOD OFFICE everlasting (Cephalipterum drummondii), the attractive stone hall, built in 1926 (cnr Jose and PL SAINT ANDREW’S splendid everlasting (Rhodanthe chlorocephalum Molster St’s). ANGLICAN RAILWAY CHURCH HOTEL splendida) and the pink sunray (Rhodanthe I Men’s Shed and Yamatji Sitting Circle: The shed MULLEWA SPORTS CLUB MOTEL is well equipped for a diverse range of projects. manglesii). The country east to Yalgoo and south-

& RECREATION CENTRE Link trails ST RAILWAY MULLEWA- KEEFFE ST All men are welcome. The Yamatji sitting circle ST THOMAS east to Payne’s Find is renowned for its everlastings provides a communal place for the men to yarn. (Tennis, basketball, bowls, etc) WUBIN – but again, ask at the Visitor Information Centre MITCHELL ST RD J Aboriginal Art Workshop and Gallery: meet F for current information. artists at work and purchase artworks (Jose St Perenjori opposite Town Hall) Morawa MALEY ST RESERVIOR WILDFLOWER ARTS & CRAFTS CENTRE WALK (Former Railway Station) CALLAGHAN Walk trails in and around E RAIL HERITAGE RD MINGENEW OLD SERVICES IN TOWN LOOP Visitor information and internet access: Community Mullewa GRAY ST Resource Centre, Town Hall, Jose St, 9961 1500. Mon- Tired of sitting in a car all day? Ready to ST Fri; open weekends from July to October. Mullewa District Offi ce (Council): for road stretch your legs and get some exercise? Callaghan conditions, caravan park bookings, library, licensing Well, what do you fancy – a walk in the bush, Park 123 Mullewa and visitor information. Corner of Thomas and or a stroll around town? Mullewa off ers richly Padbury Sts, 9956 6643. interpreted trails in both environments – so MAGNET RD Scenic MT Lookout District hospital: Elder St, 9961 6200, and Doctor’s go ahead, take your pick! Why not walk them surgery, Thomas St, 9961 1063. all? Police station: corner of Mills St & Main Rd, Mullewa Bushland Trail: a 2,370 metre loop on GERALDTON - 9961 6600. a well-formed natural earth surface (allow at least Post Offi ce & general store: Thurkles, Jose St, 40 - 60 minutes). The trail starts and fi nishes at the 9961 1010. Mullewa Scenic Lookout, or can be accessed from Mullewa Farm Supplies (gas, some camping gear): the Information Bay on Gray Street, via the Rail Maitland Rd, 9961 1001. Heritage Loop. Interpretation focuses on natural Mingenew, Geraldton heritage and indigenous culture. MULLEWA Service Stations: Crudeli’s Auto Repairs: Gray St, One of the best ways to get an overview of Mullewa is to visit the BUSHLAND 9961 1606. Open Mon-Fri 7.30am-6pm, Sat 8am- Town Heritage Trail: this 1,100 metre circuit starts Scenic Lookout on the hill to the south of town. Turn off Gray Street at 12pm; closed public holidays. RAC roadside assistance, 0m 100m 200m 300m and fi nishes in the Information Bay (allow 30 – 40 TRAIL Callaghan Park and follow the signs past the Railway Station. mechanic on duty, diesel, unleaded (no gas). minutes). It uses wide fl at footpaths and is a great The Lookout gives expansive views over town and the surrounding Yarrumba Service Station & Deli: Jose St, 9961 1161. way to see and learn about the town’s built heritage. bush and farmland, and has eight large interpretive panels which Open 7 days; diesel, unleaded (no gas). Rail Heritage Loop: a 1,720 metre loop trail, also outline the key stories of the district. Take a thermos of tea or a starting and fi nishing in the Information Bay (allow sandwich and enjoy the ambience of this lovely location. ACCOMMODATION & MEALS 30 – 45 minutes). It links with both the Bushland Alternately, you can walk to the Lookout via the Railway and Bushland IN TOWN: Trail and the Wildfl ower Walk. Explore the fascinating Trails – allow 15 minutes from the Information Bay. history of the Mullewa railway precinct, once a major Inspirations: Maitland Rd - accommodation, meals. Mullewa’s Visitor Information Centre is based at the Community Resource Centre From the Lookout you can set out on the full Bushland 9961 1002. operational centre. next door to the Town Hall. When the Community Resource Centre and the Visitor Trail circuit, and explore more of our Aboriginal Caravan Park: Lover’s Lane, powered & un-powered Wildfl ower Walk: this 2,820 metre circuit starts and Information Centre are closed please visit the Mullewa District Offi ce, corner and natural heritage. sites available (no cabins), booking details on map. fi nishes on Lovers Lane, opposite the caravan park Thomas & Padbury Streets. SCENIC LOOKOUT Railway Hotel: Gray St - accommodation, meals. (allow 45 – 70 minutes). Alternately, access it from 9961 1050. the Town Heritage Trail or the Rail Heritage Loop (see map). Interpretation identifi es and describes some of Jonesy’s Café: Jose St, 9961 1415. the most common and spectacular species. Sport’s Club: Main Rd – open Friday evenings for meals.

Monsignor Hawes Heritage Walk: 590 metres OUT OF TOWN: one-way – links the Town Hall to Hawes’ church and museum, and showcases the work of this remarkable Wandina Homestead (65km north) 9962 9597. priest-architect right across the mid-west. Warrakatta Farm Stay (55km south, near Canna) 9972 2040. Remember to take a hat, some water and a camera and allow plenty of time to read the interpretive panels. Wooleen Station (38km from Murchison). 9963 7973.