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Shire of PERENJORI

Rabbit Proof Fence

WHAT’S ON Perenjori 360 — Off Road Racing — 1–3 March 2025 Stargazing with AstrotourismWA — TBC ANZAC Day Ceremony — 25 April 2025 Perenjori Agricultural Show – 9 August 2025 TOP ATTRACTIONS John Forrest Lookout / Pioneer Museum / Camel Soak / Astrotourism Observation Platform / Charles Darwin Reserve WILDFLOWERS TO DISCOVER Wreath Flowers / Donkey Orchids / Spider Orchids / Pink Everlastings / White Everlastings

PERENJORI 355km north of Perth

Rothsay Heritage Trail and John Forrest Lookout

J ust three and a half hours out of Perth, enjoy the peace and wonder of the countryside in Perenjori. Situated in the heart of wildflower country, every spring the countryside is ablaze in colour. View an endless range of wildflowers including everlastings and rare native spring orchids from August to October and the iconic and unique wreath flower in September and October. Perenjori offers a relaxed stop-over for travellers but there is plenty to keep you occupied for an extended stay. Daphne’s Café is a perfect stop off before or after adventuring the beautiful and natural surrounding bushlands. The Perenjori Pub is an iconic building in the main street, and T-Bone Tuesday has become an institution in its own right. One not to be missed! Perenjori Roadhouse, located 800 metres north of town, is the only roadhouse in the region open 7 days a week and offers 24-hour fuel. PLACES TO VISIT Charles Darwin Reserve About 60km to the east of Perenjori you will find Australia’s only internationally recognised biodiversity ‘hotspot’ - Charles Darwin Reserve. Established in 2003, it provides habitat for over 230 animals and over 680 plant species have been recorded to date. Camping is available June - September at Samphire Campground. Bookings are essential and managed by Bush Heritage Australia. email: info@ bushheritage.org.au

For a full day round trip of sightseeing: work your way east of Perenjori from Caron Dam to Camel Soak and Mongers Lake Lookout, which takes you through pastoral and mining country to the John Forrest Lookout in the magnificent Karara Rangelands, offering impressive 360-degree views of farms, stations and minesites. Caron Rail Trail Rail enthusiasts will not want to miss the heritage listed Caron Coal Stage, bringing reminders of the golden age of steam locomotives. Follow the rail trail to the dam catchment, especially scenic during springtime with a great range of flora and birdlife and an ideal picnic spot. Perenjori Tourist Centre and Pioneer Museum Located in the heritage listed Bank of NSW building, the centre offers great information on the best wildflower and orchid viewing locations. View the impressive collection of historical memorabilia and machinery and wander through the community garden. The Perenjori Tourist Centre and Pioneer Museum is a great place to call in for a chat with one of the friendly local volunteers – they know all the secret spots and will point you in the right

SHIRE OF PERENJORI

56 Fowler Street, Perenjori T: (08) 9973 0100 E: reception@perenjori.wa.gov.au W: visitperenjori.com.au perenjori.wa.gov.au shireofperenjori

Shire of Perenjori

helped make Perenjori the town it is today. Providing an opportunity for visitors to explore the main street of the townsite it also takes you past the Church of St Joseph, one of a significant collection of Monsignor Hawes’ churches, including the St Francis Xavier Cathedral in Geraldton. Astrotourism WA Ready for a dark sky tourism adventure? Enjoy a night of stargazing under the Milky Way and utilise our Giant Planisphere star wheel and dark sky observing platform just a few minutes’ walk from the Perenjori Caravan Park. No experience necessary as our planisphere gives you all the information you need. Perenjori Caravan Park With a friendly and helpful Park Manager to assist in all aspects of your visit, enjoy a relaxing stay in Perenjori surrounded by shady & spacious sites, a large camp kitchen and fully self-contained accommodation. Tel: (08) 9973 1193. Free WiFi available.

direction! FREE WiFi available. Perenjori People’s Pathway

Steel cut-out artworks provide an opportunity to step back in time and see how Perenjori has changed over the years, allowing visitors and locals to meet some of the characters who

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