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The Wheatbelt

Shire of Morawa

Everlasting Field

Koolanooka Springs View

Holy Cross Church Morawa

Region at a glance 350km North of Perth Located only 4 hours drive from Perth the Shire of Morawa offers many attractions, both historic and modern that make it a wonderful and welcoming place to visit. Morawa is often referred to as the ‘Heart of the Wildflower Country’, and if you visit during spring our landscape comes alive with colour. Whether you are looking for breathtaking carpets of everlastings or on the hunt for our spectacular range of elusive orchids and wreath flowers, there is something for everyone! Morawa provides a variety of self contained accommodation choices including Everlastings Guesthouse, Morawa Hotel Motel and the Morawa Caravan Park, as well as both powered and unpowered camping options and self-sufficient campsites at Canna, Koolanooka Springs and Karara Rangelands. No matter if you're an outdoor enthusiast, a history lover or aspiring astronomer Morawa has it all!

Places to visit War Rock and Pintharuka Dam The Hills at Pintharuka come alive with white everlastings during wildflower season. The surrounding bushland hosts a variety of birds, flowers and wildlife. Bilya Rock Located 20km north of Morawa is a large granite outcrop, surrounded by bushland, making it an enjoyable place for picnicking and bushwalking. Koolanooka Springs Koolanooka, meaning, ‘place of plenty wild turkey’ is an ideal place for a picnic, see the wildflowers and gain a picturesque view of the surrounding land from the top of the ironstone formations. Historic Canna Built in 1929, the Canna Store and surroundings are a local flora and fauna hotspot and should not be missed.

Morawa Historical Museum Step back in time and get immersed in our vast collection of agricultural and rural living memorabilia, including an extensive display of windmills. The museum is situated on Prater Street at the original 1937 gaol and courthouse. Other Places of Interest Karara Rangelands Park, Widimia Trail, Monsignour Hawes Church.

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Morawa Visitor Centre Cnr Dreghorn & Prater Street, Morawa (open July to Oct, 10am-2pm) Please note the Visitors Centre is run by volunteers and opening hours may vary. T: 0408 610 514 E: morawavc@gmail.com W: morawa.wa.gov.au

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