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MOORA Shire of

Places of Interest

Watheroo National Park and Jingemia Cave

Candy’s Bush Reserve Features informal walk trails, plentiful wildflowers and orchids. Parking and Access off Midlands Road. Moora Town Walk This fascinating walk trail leads to Moora’s historic buildings, murals and points of interest including the Moora Town Clock. This stunning clock was designed by local school students with the design then translated and constructed into a magnificent stained glass feature by local artists. between the two town bridges and Candy’s Bush Reserve. The Carnaby Cockatoo Walk Trail plays a major role in educating the community about the conservation of the Carnaby’s Cockatoo, the importance of the salmon gums, and Moora’s flora and fauna. Stack Cooper Reserve Located between Stack Street and Cooper Street. Enjoy a short walk through the reserve which features signage on local flora and fauna. Moora Museum The Moora Museum is open every Sunday from 9am to 2pm during May to October. Other times by appointment by phoning Kaye Lewis, (08) 9651 1372. Carnaby Cockatoo Walk Trail The walk trail currently extends

The Watheroo National Park, situated 63.6km north of Moora, is very rich in many different kinds of wildflowers, and Jingemia Cave has a shady picnic site. The cave is formed in chert, an unsealed rock that leads to a vegetation community in the hill that is very different from the surrounding areas. ANNUAL events

Moora Show 3rd Saturday in September Moora Races 2nd Saturday in October Moora Bedrace Street Festival December

MOORA 172km north of Perth

Moora is situated on the banks of the Moore River. This area was a large salmon gum forest and many of the attractive trees still remain. Moora has many parks, gardens, heritage buildings and icons. Moora is located less than two hours drive north of Perth. It is a thriving town strategically located between two of Western Australia’s most popular tourism attractions – New Norcia, Australia’s only monastic town, and the natural wonder of the Pinnacles in Nambung National Park near Cervantes. Moora is the largest inland service centre between Perth and Geraldton, providing services to a population catchment of 6,000 residents within a 100km radius. Whether you are just passing through or planning to stop and breathe in some fresh country air, Moora has something for everyone

Visitor Information One-on-one local information and a variety of brochures and maps to peruse and take away. Moora CRC also has giftware, postcards and souvenirs for sale as mementos of your stay. A range of office services such as photo printing, photocopying and internet access are available for a fee. For more information on the Shire of Moora and the surrounding area, contact: Moora Community Resource Centre T: (08) 9653 1053 E: moora@crc.net.au

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