Central West Attractions

Abrolhos Islands (Attraction)
60 kilometres west of Geraldton, Geraldton, Western Australia 6530, Australia

More than 120 unspoiled islands clustered over 100 kilometres of pristine ocean make up the Abrolhos Islands off Western Australia's mid north coast. Fishing around these spectacular atolls is rated among the best in the world, while bird watching is another popular drawcard. Large breeding colonies of sea birds exist on the islands with more than 90 different species identified. Composed of ...

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Academy Equestrian in the Hills (Attraction)
74 McNamara Road, Wundowie, Western Australia 6560, Australia

Academy Equestrian in the Hills presents the 'Great Australian Bush Ride' through native bushland and heritage trails in the Perth foothills. Enjoy spectacular wildflowers and kangaroos in their natural environment, escorted by our friendly professional horse riding instructors. No experience is needed to enjoy a trail ride on our quiet and gentle horses but lessons are also available if you wo ...

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Afghan Rock (Attraction)
Coodardy Road, Cue, Western Australia 6640, Australia

Afghan Rock is a huge granite outcrop complete with natural pools of water. This was once a common watering stop for the Afghan camel drivers during the early pioneering days and camels can still be found in the area today. Afghan Rock is located just off the Beringarra Cue Road and is 560 kilometres north east of Perth. ...

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Alexander Morrison National Park (Attraction)
via, Coorow, Western Australia 6515, Australia

Alexander Morrison National Park is 8,501 hectares, located 230 kilometres north of Perth on the central west coast sandplain. The park is mainly low scrub and heath on undulating sandplain hills. Interspersed among these are rocky outcrops. Small streams have also cut across the landscape. Best time to visit the park is winter to early summer. Wildflowers are excellent in season. Tall euca ...

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Apex Park (Attraction)
Broome Terrace, Northam, Western Australia 6401, Australia

Apex Park is located on the banks of the Avon River and is the ideal place to rest, enjoy the views and have a picnic. The park provides plenty of shade and grassed areas to play and picnic on. There are free electric barbecues to use, toilet facilities are available and a well equipped children's playground. Northam is a one and a half hour drive east of Perth. ...

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Army General Hospital Site (Attraction)
Benson Road, Merredin, Western Australia 6415, Australia

The Australian General Army Hospital was relocated from Tobruk in 1942. Foundations of the buildings and intensive interpretation can be viewed at the Hospital site. A visual display on the Hospital with photographs is on display at the Railway Museum which is located in the Pioneer Park on Great Eastern Highway. Merredin is located three hours drive east of Perth. ...

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Avon Ascent (Attraction)
Avon Valley, York, Western Australia 6302, Australia

The Avon Ascent offers a self drive tour through Perth scenic hinterland to a series of special places in the Avon Valley. It is directly aimed at demonstrating the importance of landcare to city dwellers. The drive from Perth to the historic town of York and historical Balladong Farm takes about 1.5 hours. The next site is Gwambygine Park just 10 kilometres south on the Great Southern High ...

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Avon Park (Attraction)
Low Street, York, Western Australia 6302, Australia

Avon Park is situated in Low Street on the banks of the Avon River. This park is ideal for visitors to relax and enjoy a barbecue or picnic. At one end of Avon Park is the Suspension Bridge built in 1906. The bridge provides a foot crossing over the Avon River. A modern playground, fully undercover, is popular with the children. With lots of trees and grassed areas the Avon Park is a relaxing ...

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Avon River (Attraction)
Via, Northam, Western Australia 6401, Australia

The mighty Avon River is famous for hosting the international annual white water rafting event, the Avon Descent. Each year, hundreds of canoeists and power boaters tackle the gruelling rapids and rocks pools of this 133 kilometre course from the picturesque farming township of Northam to Perth. Bell's Rapid is well known for testing even the best white water rafters. The Avon River begins ...

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Avon Valley National Park (Attraction)
via, Toodyay, Western Australia 6566, Australia

Escape the hustle of the city at Avon Valley National Park where you can go bushwalking, white water rafting, canoeing and picnicking. This delightful national park is less than an hour's drive from Perth - spend an afternoon here surrounded by nature and you'll feel recharged and relaxed. The famous Avon River flows through the park and is home to an annual white water rafting event, the A ...

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Avondale Discovery Farm (Attraction)
550 Waterhatch Road, Beverley, Western Australia 6304, Australia

Avondale is a working Research Station which is part of Agriculture Western Australia. Agricultural research is conducted on Avondale, which is aimed at improving the efficiency and productivity of farming activities. The historic part of Avondale features restored farm buildings of the 1800's as well as restored agricultural machinery, and domestic appliances. The farm machinery collection is ...

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Badgingarra National Park (Attraction)
Brand Highway, Badgingarra, Western Australia 6521, Australia

Badgingarra National Park covers 13,121 hectares. It is 200 kilometres north of Perth and 230 kilometres south of Geraldton. The park is high break away country overlooking low undulating plains with low scrub and extensive wildflowers in the spring, including many species of Kangaroo Paws, Banksia and Verticordia. Watch out for Western Grey Kangaroos, Emus, Wedgetail Eagles, Bustards and nu ...

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Badgingarra Nature Trail (Attraction)
Via Badgingarra National Park, Badgingarra, Western Australia 6521, Australia

The spectacular and diverse wildflower display along the Badgingarra Nature Trail is a sight not to be missed. Ensure you bring your binoculars and camera to capture the kangaroos, Wedge-tailed eagles and emus at home in the vast bushland. Situated in the Badgingarra National Park, the 90 minute walk offers a wildflower display unique to the area including the extremely rare Badgingarra Mallee. ...

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Batavia Shipwreck (Attraction)
Morning Reef, Geraldton, Western Australia 6530, Australia

With tales of murderous mutiny, the Batavia Shipwreck off the coast of Geraldton is one of Western Australia's best known historic dive sites. The ship lies in four to six metres of clear Indian Ocean making it an excellent dive spot for people of all diving abilities. You'll see the outline of the hull which is still fully equipped with cannons and anchors in a stark reminder of the gruesom ...

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Benedictine Monastery (Attraction)
Great Northern Highway, New Norcia, Western Australia 6509, Australia

The Benedictine Community of New Norcia was founded by Roman Catholic Benedictine Monks in 1847. The monastery is now home to a community of monks who live a simple communal life of prayer and work within the monastery. Although not open to the public, you can take an informative guided walking tour of the town and learn about the history and present life of the occupants of the monastery. I ...

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