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Shire of MOORA

WHAT’S ON Moora Show — 14 Sept 2024 Moora Races — Oct 2024 Moora Bedrace Street Festival — Dec 2024 TOP ATTRACTIONS Candy’s Bush Reserve / Moora Town Walk / Carnaby Cockatoo Walk Trail / Stack Cooper Reserve / Moora Museum WILDFLOWERS TO DISCOVER July to November

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MOORA 172km north of Perth

63.6km north of Moora, is very rich in many different kinds of wildflowers, and Jingemia Cave has a shady picnic site. The cave is formed in chert, an unsealed rock that leads to a vegetation community in the hill that is very different from the surrounding areas. Carnaby Cockatoo Walk Trail The trail currently extends between the two town bridges and Candy’s Bush Reserve. The Carnaby Cockatoo Walk Trail plays a major role in educating the community about the conservation of the Carnaby’s Cockatoo, the importance of the salmon gums, and Moora’s flora and fauna. Stack Cooper Reserve Located between Stack Street and Cooper Street. Enjoy a short walk through the reserve which features signage on local flora and fauna.

MOORA COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTRE & VISITOR CENTRE 65 Padbury Street, Moora T: (08) 9653 1053

T he beautiful country town of Region of WA. It is surrounded by impressive salmon gums, impressive parks, gardens and heritage buildings and is a popular stopover for tourists following the Wildflower Trail. Located less than two hours north of Perth, Moora is a thriving town strategically located between two of Western Australia’s most popular tourism attractions – New Norcia, Australia’s only monastic town, and the natural wonder of the Pinnacles in Nambung National Park near Cervantes. Moora is the largest inland service centre between Perth and Geraldton, providing services to a population catchment of 6,000 residents within a 100km radius. Whether you are just passing through or planning to stop and breathe in some fresh country air for a few days, Moora has something for everyone. PLACES TO VISIT Candy’s Bush Reserve Features informal walk trails, plentiful wildflowers and orchids. Parking and access off Midlands Road. Watheroo National Park and Jingemia Cave The Watheroo National Park, situated Moora is situated on the banks of the Moore River in the Wheatbelt

E: moora@crc.net.au W: moora.wa.gov.au

Moora Museum The Moora Museum is open every Sunday from 9am to 2pm during May to October, or appointment only: (08) 9651 1372. Moora Town Walk This fascinating walk trail leads to Moora’s historic buildings, murals and points of interest including the Moora town clock. This stunning clock was designed by local school students, before constructed into a magnificent stained-glass feature by local artists.

Candy’s Bush Reserve

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