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Shire of DUMBLEYUNG

WHAT’S ON Taste of Dumbleyung

Kukerin Creekbed Burnouts — Please refer to the Shire of Dumbleyung website for event dates TOP ATTRACTIONS Lake Dumbleyung / Donald Campbell interpretation centre at Dumbleyung CRC / Dumbleyung Mainstreet Bluebird Replica / Tarin Rock / Cooks Vintage Car Collection WILDFLOWERS TO DISCOVER Greenhood Orchid / Yellow Acacia / Hibbertia / Synaphaea / White Leucopogon / Cryptandra

Emu Essence Farm

DUMBLEYUNG 267km south-east of Perth

Golf Club and Bicentennial Park as well as keeping your eyes peeled as you traverse our shire roads. If you look closely, you will find different blooms all year. Shopping Enjoy some retail therapy at the Dumbleyung Mini Mall, demonstrating a modern approach to retail. The precinct is an intimate and ever-evolving space, incubating more than six small businesses and filled to the brim with homewares, clothing, art, local produce, books, eco products and so much more! KUKERIN 316km south-east of Perth Further south-east you will find Kukerin, where immersive farm experiences are a feature. Visit Cambinata Yabbies, which will guide you through its yabby processing facility and on request can

W hile in Dumbleyung, discover some of the town’s main attractions... The Bluebird Precinct Visit The Bluebird Precinct to discover the incredible story of how Donald Campbell made history on Lake Dumbleyung in 1964 by breaking both land and water speed records in one year – a feat that has never been achieved before or since. Lake Dumbleyung Lake Dumbleyung is the largest open lake in WA’s southwest at 13km in length and 6.5km wide. It may very well be the reason the ‘Dumbleyung’ town name exists, thought to be derived from the Aboriginal word ‘Dambeling’ meaning large lake or sea. Experience the natural beauty of a sunset or sunrise at Pussy Cat Hill Lookout, take a picnic or venture down to the lake shore to walk, paddle or boat depending on varying water levels. Culture and Farm Tours Visit the Wuddi Aboriginal Cultural Centre and book your Bushfood Garden Experience or On Country Bus Tours including ‘Lake Dumbleyung & Significant Sites’ and the ‘Emu & Djilgi Dreaming’, with short and full-length tours available. Wildflowers and Reserves Explore our reserves and discover wildflowers at Tarin Rock, Lakeview

SHIRE OF DUMBLEYUNG Harvey Street, Dumbleyung (08) 9863 4012 visitdumbleyungshire.com DUMBLEYUNGCRC 28 Absolon Street, Dumbleyung (08) 9863 4829 dumbleyungcrc.com

show you other aspects of their farming operation including cropping, livestock, and bees. At Emu Essence Farm you can get up close and personal with the flock and even join an emu egg hunt during laying season. Be sure to visit Kukerin’s free Bouncing Pillow, it’s great fun for the whole family!

Lake Dumbleyung

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