Australia's Golden Outback 2024 Holiday Planner

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The No. 1 Rabbit Proof Fence An interpretive site is located 5km east of Burracoppin. Totadgin Rock Conservation Park Find interpretive walks among natural bushland that take you to a historic Hunt’s well and rock wave formation, from a wheelchair accessible car park. Merredin Peak & Railway Dam This massive granite rock and early water catchment scheme is adjacent to the town. Walk to the top for a spectacular view and sunset or the bush walk for seasonal wildflowers and nature. Follow the National Trust WA interpretive signs taking in the pipeline history, Railway Dam and the remains of the WWII Australian General Hospital site. A free 24 hour self-contained RV campsite located within this woodland reserve is also dog friendly. Walk & Cycle Trails The town map explores the Merredin Heritage & Public Art Trail or two multi purpose trails. Cummins Theatre Be captivated with a live show at this historic venue, view the history through interpretive panels and walk the Stars of Fame. Experience Our History Wander through the original Railway Station exhibits and historic steam engines and rolling stock at the Railway Museum. Climb the signal tower to find 95 hand-operated levers that controlled this busy railway hub.

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TOP ATTRACTIONS Merredin Peak Reserve / Silo Art / Military Museum & Railway Museum / Cummins Theatre / Totadgin Conservation Park WILDFLOWERS TO DISCOVER Bluebeard Fairy Orchid / Donkey Orchid / Yellow Feather Flower / Pink Everlastings / Blue Cornflower

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MERREDIN 260km east of Perth

CENTRAL WHEATBELT VISITOR CENTRE

M erredin is the perfect place to engage with nature and absorb the ambience of a RV-friendly country town. Merredin has a dog exercise park, fully fenced and gated with water points adjacent to the Merredin Library. Enjoy its cafés, dining or a movie at the cinema while in town. PLACES TO VISIT PUBLIC Silo Trail Merredin is one of seven WA regional towns on the PUBLIC Silo Trail, an outdoor art gallery celebrating the state’s regions. The CBH silos were transformed in August 2017 by internationally renowned Perth artist Kyle Hughes Odgers, with artwork inspired by the local landscape and community. Golden Pipeline History View three generations of pump stations at the stabilised ruin of the No. 4 Pump Station 3km west of town.

T: (08) 9041 1666 or 1300 736 283 E: visitor@merredin.wa.gov.au W: wheatbelttourism.com Transwa Rail & Coach Bookings Cummins Theatre Tickets

The Military Museum’s collections include two helicopters from the Vietnam War, tanks and armoured vehicles. Green Energy Collgar Wind Farm’s 111 wind turbines is the largest wind farm in WA. Merredin Solar Farm features approximately 300,000 370W panels mounted on tracking systems. Parks Enjoy a picnic at Roy Little Park with paved paths to a duck pond and fountain. Pioneer Park has been redeveloped with vehicle-only parking, providing safe access to shaded seating, adjacent to the museums and CBD.

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