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Shire of MUKINBUDIN

TOP ATTRACTIONS Beringbooding Rock / Weira Reserve / Pope’s Hill Historical Site / Wattoning Historical Site / Bonnie Rock Townsite WILDFLOWERS TO DISCOVER Native Cornflowers / Pink Everlastings / Freckled Sun Orchid / Orange Immortelle MUKINBUDINCOMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTRE 8 White Street, Mukinbudin WA 6479 (08) 9047 2150 info@mukacrc.net.au SHIRE OFMUKINBUDIN 15 Maddock Street, Mukinbudin (08) 9047 2100 admin@mukinbudin.wa.gov.au old machinery and household items. Drop in and meet the local members who will happily take you on a tour of the shed. Pope’s Hill Situated 8km east of the townsite, this site honours and tells the story of Colonel Harold Pope, John Mulqueeny and the returning soldiers who contributed greatly to the development of farming land in the Lake Brown area, which was the first large scale Soldier Settlement Scheme in Western Australia.

Mukinbudin Wildflowers

MUKINBUDIN 300km north-east of Perth

Wattoning Historical Site This was a significant historical

settlement used for carting water at the turn of the century. Precious water was carted from a gnamma hole (water lifted by bucket tied to a rope), a soak and two wells constructed by early pastoralists, skilfully lined with rocks. These wells are still in good condition today. Three lonely graves of two babies and an earlier pioneer remind us of time gone by. Weira Reserve Just 20km east of the Mukinbudin townsite is Weira Reserve. Here you will see a breakaway area with gnamma hole. Barbecue, toilets and picnic facilities are available. Seek out the shy native orchids in the damp areas of the bush trail, also the Red Capped Robin. Mukinbudin Men’s Shed The Men’s Shed is utilised by local men who have renovated and restored many

M ukinbudin is situated along the Wheatbelt Way self-drive trail and is home to a friendly, vibrant community and ample facilities. Along the Wheatbelt Way, explore the massive granite outcrops of Mukinbudin and the Central Wheatbelt. This self-drive route includes Beringbooding Rock. Discover some of Mukinbudin’s highlights while travelling through… Beringbooding Rock Beringbooding Rock has one of the largest rock water catchment tanks in Australia, built in 1937 and holds 2.25 million gallons. Beringbooding features an amazing balancing boulder, a huge gnamma hole and paintings of hands by the Kalamaia tribe found in a cave at the rear of the rock.

MUKINBUDIN CARAVAN PARK

Ideally located adjacent to recreation oval, golf course, swimming pool (free access in season) and short walk to main shops. 30 powered sites, three 3 bedroom houses within the Caravan Park to rent. Linen provided. Unique campers’ kitchen, new clean ablutions & BBQ Facilities. Free NBN wireless internet. RV Friendly Town. Dumpsite available. Accommodation in ludes: self-co tained holiday houses, cabins, units, motorhome, c ravan and camping sites with access to sporting and swimming pool facilities (in season). Unique Camper’s Kitchen, clean ablutions & BBQ facilities. Free NBN wireless internet. RV friendly town. Dumpsite available. E: stay@mukinbudin.wa.gov.au T: 0429 471 103 W: mukinbudincaravanpark.com E: stay@mukinbudin.wa.gov.au T: 0429 471 103

Weira Reserve

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