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Shire of CORRIGIN

WHAT’S ON Corrigin Agricultural Show – Sept 2024 TOP ATTRACTIONS Corrigin Dog Cemetery / Wildflower Drive / Gorge Rock / Rotary Park / Scenic Lookouts / Pioneer Museum WILDFLOWERS TO DISCOVER Corrigin Grevillea / Purple Enamel Orchid / Boomerang Trigger Plant / Red Toothbrush Grevillea / Cone Flower – Isopogon

Corrigin Dog Cemetery

Gorge Rock A natural rock pool, this was once the local swimming hole before the Olympic pool was constructed in town. Enjoy a walk to the top for spectacular panoramic views of the Corrigin countryside. Parks and Playgrounds There are plenty of lovely parks to choose from to enjoy a picnic and let the kids have some fun. Try the newly constructed Rotary Park, just off the highway. With plenty of seating, barbecues, and toilet facilities, it’s a great spot for the entire family. Corrigin Pioneer Museum View old and restored farming machinery which tell stories of hardship and determination to build an enduring community. 100 Years of Ag Shows Mural Located on Kirkwood Street, just up from the museum, is an incredible mural depicting the rich history of the Corrigin Ag Show over the past century. Painted by community members under the leadership of local artist Sonia Price, the whopping 45m long mural is not to be missed!

CORRIGIN 223km east of Perth B egin and end the day with you visit the Wheatbelt town of Corrigin. Fill your days with history lessons, scenic walk trails, great coffee, hearty meals, and wonderful sweet treats. Discover Corrigin’s vibrant main street and experience the warm and welcoming nature of the community. Learn about the town’s rich agricultural history as it is showcased through museum displays and memorials. With accommodation options available for any traveller or visitor, from hotel to camping, this RV-friendly town caters to everyone. PLACES TO VISIT Dog Cemetery Corrigin’s tribute to ‘man’s best friend’ is a popular attraction to travellers and visitors alike. The cemetery is unique to Corrigin and is marked by a statue of a large dog. Take time to read some of the headstones belonging to over 200 loved ones in the final resting place. Wildflowers A 4km Wildflower Drive starts opposite the Dog Cemetery. Expect beautiful and unusual wildflowers, shrubs and orchids which appear during the months of September and October. Scenic Lookouts Experience the perfect sunrise or sunset with panoramic views of the town and farmlands. Take a walk up Corrigin Rock, visit the Corrigin War Memorial Lookout in town or drive out to the Scenic Lookout along the Wildflower Drive. breathtaking sky displays and forever changing landscapes when

CORRIGIN VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE 55 Larke Crescent, Corrigin T: (08) 9063 2778 E: corrigin@crc.net.au W: corrigin.wa.gov.au

Main Street Head to Campbell Street by turning off the Brookton Highway and park your vehicle across from the main street entrance. You’ll be surprised by how well serviced the town is, with two supermarkets, delicious food options and so much more. RV 48hr stop At the corner of Walton and Campbell Streets, this area is provided for fully self contained vehicles and caravans only. Day parking is available for other vehicles.

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