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The Wheatbelt

Shire of Mt Marshall

Region at a glance 350km North-East of Perth The Shire of Mt Marshall is located deep in the heart of Australia’s Golden Outback, an easy three hour drive north-east of Perth. The two main towns within the shire are Beacon and Bencubbin as well as the locations of Gabbin, Wialki, Welbungin and Cleary. If you love the outdoors, it is a great place to take a trip back in time and visit the remains of historical buildings, rocky outcrops, nature reserves and amazing night skies. From July to October, you will be treated to a spectacular vista of wildflowers.

Bencubbin 270km north-east of Perth.The main street of Bencubbin features many original buildings built between 1911 and 1929. Enjoy a walk around the Heritage Trail to learn more about the history of the town including a restored sandalwood dray and the town’s first generator and engine. Places to visit Waddouring Dam & Reserve Marshall Rock Lake McDermott. Bencubbin Community Resource Centre 283 Monger Street, Bencubbin T: (08) 9685 1007 E: bencubbin@bencubbincrc.net.au W: bencubbin.crc.net.au

Beacon 320km north-east of Perth. Beacon is the farthest north easterly town in the Wheatbelt. While in Beacon, learn more about the pioneer settlement of the town by taking a walk around the new historic walking trail. Beacon is famed for its wildflower tours, run annually through August and September. Places to visit Beacon Men’s Shed, Billiburning Rock Datjoin Well & Rock Reserve.

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Beacon Central Community Resource Centre 11 Rowland Street, Beacon T: (08) 9686 1014 E: beacon@beaconcrc.net.au W: beaconcrc.com.au

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