Australia's Golden Outback Holiday Planner 2025

At a Glance

pumping stations at the stabilised ruin of the No. 4 Pump Station 3km west of town. Green Energy Collgar Wind Farm , with 111 wind turbines, is the largest wind farm in WA. Merredin Solar Farm features 354,425 370W panels mounted on tracking systems. Merredin Peak & Railway Dam This massive granite rock and early water catchment scheme is adjacent to the town. A spectacular view from the top, enjoy a sunset or a bush walk for seasonal wildflowers, water pipeline history, Railway Dam and the remains of the WWII 2/1 Australian General Hospital site. A FREE 24hr self-contained RV campsite in a woodland reserve is dog friendly. Multi-Purpose Trails The town map explores Merredin’s Heritage sites and Public Art. Public Silo Trail One of seven Silo Art towns on the PUBLIC Silo Trail, the Merredin CBH silos were transformed in August 2017 with artwork that still inspires locals and visitors. The No. 1 Rabbit Proof Fence An interpretive site is located 25km east of Merredin. Parks Apex Park | Danjoo Waabininy Boodja - recently redeveloped with tables, BBQs, shelters, playground, accessible equipment, public toilets, basketball court, skate park. Roy Little Park - paved paths, duck pond and fountain and nearby Long Tan Memorial Reflection Pond .

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WILDFLOWERS TO DISCOVER Bluebeard Fairy Orchid / Donkey Orchid / Spider Orchids / Yellow Feather Flower / Blue Pincushion

CENTRAL WHEATBELT VISITOR CENTRE

T: (08) 9041 1666 or 1300 736 283 Merredin Train Station, 45 Barrack Street E: visitor@merredin.wa.gov.au W: wheatbelttourism.com Transwa Rail & Coach Bookings Cummins Theatre Tickets

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MERREDIN 260km east of Perth

M erredin is the perfect place to engage with nature and absorb the ambience of a RV-friendly country town. With a range of accommodation options, stay and enjoy its cafés, dining facilities, catch a movie at the cinema or time your stay for a show at Cummins Theatre. Catch a show or view its history through interpretive panels and walk the Stars of Fame. Experience Our History Two impressive museums, both with extensive displays, preserve Merredin’s history as a busy railway hub and an important military base during WWII. Visit both the Railway Museum and the Military Museum , (check opening hours.) To learn about the Golden Pipeline history, view three generations of PLACES TO VISIT Cummins Theatre

Apex Park | Danjoo Waabininy Boodja

Pioneer Park – vehicle only car park, historic water tower, shaded seating. Merredin Dog Park - fully fenced and gated exercise park with water points. Tamma Park – natural bushland on the south edge of town. Totadgin Rock Conservation Park - wheelchair accessible car park, picnic, BBQ, interpretive walks in natural bushland to rock wave formation and a historic well.

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