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Shire of CUNDERDIN

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WHAT’S ON Australia Day Celebrations — 26 Jan 2025 Cunderdin Hot Rod Show – October 2025 TOP ATTRACTIONS Meckering Memorial Rose Garden / Meckering Earthquake trail / Cunderdin Museum / Ettamogah Pub / Cunderdin Hill Lookout WILDFLOWERS TO DISCOVER Everlastings / Dandelions / Orchids / Blue Pincushions CUNDERDIN TOURIST CENTRE CUNDERDIN MUSEUM 100 Forrest Street Cunderdin T: (08) 9365 1291 W: cunderdin.wa.gov.au through a trail of interpretative signage. View the preserved fault line 12km south of Meckering on Quellington Road. Meckering Earthquake Farm Ruins ‘Salisbury’ - an old stone homestead built in 1904 - was flattened during the quake. The ruins give an eerie insight into the scale of the devastation experienced (2km north of Meckering, turn onto Meckering-Goomalling Road and left onto Moore North Road). The Big Camera – Museum of Photography It is impossible to miss this unique building on the Great Eastern Highway. An amazing history of photography is on display including a wonderful collection of earthquake images.

Everlastings on Cunderdin Hill

CUNDERDIN 158km east of Perth

Youndegin At Youndegin (19km south of Cunderdin along the Cunderdin-Quairading Road, and left onto Goldfields Road), you’ll find the original police outpost still standing, built in the 1880s from stone and mud with a thatched roof.

I n the heart of the spectacular Wheatbelt is Cunderdin, a major town situated on the Great Eastern Highway approximately a two-hour drive from Perth. The town was settled and evolved into the Wheatbelt centre it is today due to the development of the Coolgardie/ Kalgoorlie Goldfields railway in 1894 and the Goldfields water supply pipeline in 1901. Located in the heritage listed No 3 Pump Station, the museum is a must see attraction on the Golden Heritage Pipeline Trail. Experience the Meckering earthquake simulator and explore the region’s rich history including railway dining carriage, bush school, agricultural When visiting the Cunderdin Hill (1km south of the main street), you’ll be greeted by 360-degree panoramic views of the town and surrounding farmland. Ettamogah Pub This is one landmark you certainly won’t miss when you visit Cunderdin. The brightly coloured and rather distinctive Ettamogah Pub is based on the well known comics of Ken Maynard – made famous by the Australian Post magazine. Bulgin Rock Reserve Bulgin Rock, located off Burges Road, is the perfect place to absorb the rolling landscape and observe wildflowers. PLACES TO VISIT Cunderdin Museum displays and much more. Cunderdin Hill Lookout

MECKERING 132km east of Perth

The name Meckering originates from a local Aboriginal language meaning ‘place of water’ or ‘moon on water’. The town formerly called Beebering was established in 1887 then renamed Meckering in 1897. Today, Meckering is probably best known for the devastating earthquake in October 1968 with many of the places of interest relating to this event. PLACES TO VISIT Meckering Earthquake Garden and Memorial Rose Garden Discover impacts and the devastation of the 1968 Meckering Earthquake at this newly upgraded Park. See the damage caused to the original steel pipe and twisted railway lines along with impressive murals of the town streetscape as you explore the garden trails and rose garden’s memorials. Scan the QR codes on the signs to hear community member’s earthquake stories. The gardens are an impressive testament to the resilient townspeople’s hard work and dedication. Meckering Earthquake Walk Trail Visitors can view images, descriptions and footprints of the former Meckering Main Street businesses and public buildings

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Cunderdin Museum

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