DESTINATION: Narrogin

In the heart of Western Australia's wheat belt, 192km SE of Perth, Narrogin is a major railway junction and a thriving service centre for the surrounding farmlands.

Main Attractions

The Court House Museum (1894) focuses on the industry and daily life of early settlers, while the Restoration Group Museum houses locally restored cars and machines. Other notable buildings are listed in the 14km Township Heritage Trail leaflet. Quality local art and visiting exhibitions are displayed at the Town Hall Art Gallery on Federal St. Narrogin's various parks for picnics or rest stops include Apex and Memorial parks, but worth a look are Gnarojin Park with its commemorative tiles and Aboriginal art, and Foxes Lair, a 45ha bushland reserve off Williams Rd. For a panoramic view of Narrogin and district go to Lions Lookout in Kipling St.

Nearby attractions

A District Heritage Trail traces a 117km drive highlighting historic farms. Bushwalking and birdwatching are popular at Dryandra Forest Reserve, 26km north, also habitat for Western Australia's rare fauna emblem, the numbat. Unusual rock formations featuring wildflowers in spring are Yilliminning Rock and Birdwhistle Rock, 11km east. Albert Facey Homestead, 39km east, is a significant site in the life of Albert Facey, author of the well-known autobiography, A Fortunate Life. An 86km self-drive Albert Facey Heritage Trail pamphlet is also available.

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