Australia's Golden Outback 2024 Holiday Planner

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large lake or sea. Experience the natural beauty of a sunset or sunrise at Pussy Cat Hill Lookout, take a picnic or visit the lake 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. Short and full-length tours available. Wildflowers and Reserves Explore Dumbleyung’s reserves and discover wildflowers at Tarin Rock Reserve & Lakeview Gold Club, and keep your eyes peeled for wildflowers as you traverse the shire roads. Pick up your Wildflower Trail Map from the CRC. Shopping Enjoy some retail therapy at the Dumbleyung Mini Mall, filled with homewares, clothing, art, local produce, books, eco products and so much more! Get your photos printed at John Lee Photography, a haircut at Sniptrix, artwork at Scally Art Gallery and visit the Dumbleyung General Store for all your grocery, lottery and postage needs. 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 their yabby processing facility and on request can show you other aspects of their farming

Shire of DUMBLEYUNG

WHAT’S ON Dumbleyung Bluebird Festival — 13 April 2024 Kukerin Creek Bed Burnout Competition

— 20–23 Sept 2024 TOP ATTRACTIONS

Lake Dumbleyung / Donald Campbell interpretation centre at Dumbleyung CRC / Dumbleyung Mainstreet Bluebird Replica / Tarin Rock / Cooks Vintage Car Collection / Historical Display WILDFLOWERS TO DISCOVER Greenhood Orchid / Yellow Acacia / Hibbertia / Synaphaea / White Leucopogon / Cryptandra

Blue Bird replica

DUMBLEYUNG 267km south-east of Perth

PLACES TO VISIT 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. The precinct encompasses several attractions related to the Bluebird story, including the Bluebird Interpretive Centre and café within the Community Resource Centre, and the Bluebird Replica and Historical Display in the old railway building. Lake Dumbleyung Lake Dumbleyung is the largest open lake in WA’s southwest at 13 km in length and 6.5km wide. It may even be the reason the ‘Dumbleyung’ town name exists, thought to be derived from the Aboriginal word ‘Dambeling’ meaning

SHIRE OF DUMBLEYUNG Harvey Street, Dumbleyung (08) 9863 4012 visitdumbleyungshire.com DUMBLEYUNG CRC 28 Absolon Street, Dumbleyung T: (08) 9863 4829 W: dumbleyungcrc.com

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! Stay at Mary’s Farm Cottages overlooking the farm or in town at the historical Kukerin Hotel. See Australia’s Largest Yabby Farm One hour from famous Wave Rock or visit Cambinata Yabbies enroute to Albany or Esperance. • Jars of gourmet yabbies’ tails, Michael’s Honey and other gourmet products available for purchase. • Lunch or dinner with fresh cooked yabbies available for groups by appointment. 4208-10 Dumbleyung-Lake Grace Road, Kukerin WA 6352 Ph: +61 8 9864 6054 cambinatayabbies.com.au

3645 Dumbleyung-Lake Grace Road, Kukerin WA 6352 Ph: +61 8 9864 6054 marysfarmcottages.com.au • Uninterrupted farm views from every room with private facilities and air-conditioning. An authentic, environmentally friendly, rural experience with modern comfort. Ranked number 1 in the region and the ideal base to visit nearby award winning Cambinata Yabbies plus iconic Wave Rock & Lake Dumbleyung. • A variety of accommodation options are available • Breakfast and dinner baskets on request

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