Chittering Valley Attractions

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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Gingin Cemetery (Attraction)
Dewar Road, Gingin, Western Australia 6503, Australia

Visit the Gingin Cemetery to view a colourful display of Kangaroo Paws. Look out for the subtle differences evident in the varieties of this beautiful wildflower, one of which is believed to be unique to the area. The Kangaroo Paw is the floral emblem of Western Australia, and has become a much loved Australian icon. The flowers are best viewed in spring, from September to November. Gingin ...

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Gingin Observatory (Attraction)
1098 Military Road, Neergabby, Western Australia 6503, Australia

See the stars and planets tonight at the Gingin Observatory! Evening and daytime astronomy experiences featuring hands on access to telescopes and generous time with expert astronomers in Australia's best equipped public observatory. Gingin Observatory is situated next to the Gravity Discovery Centre amongst a stunning display of wildflowers, pristine bushland and kangaroos on Wallingup Plain ...

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Gingin Walkabout Trail (Attraction)
Weld Street, Gingin, Western Australia 6503, Australia

A compact and accessible walk trail has been identified featuring many scenic and historical attractions within the towns central precinct, including Jones' Shop 1854, St Luke's 1861, Uniting Church 1870, Gingin Post Office 1886 and Philbey's Cottage 1903. A notable feature of the walk is the Jim Gordon VC Trail, which traverses the Gingin Brook and offers an impressive stroll through ferns an ...

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Historical Cemeteries (Attraction)
Corner of Dandaragan Road and Moora Caro Road, Dandaragan, Western Australia 6507, Australia

On the west side of the Dandaragan Road, two kilometres south of the town, is a Catholic Cemetery which was opened about 1890 and fenced by Catholic residents. A date cut in one of the original fence posts reads 26.6.1890. The last burial took place in 1927 and the cemetery is now closed. There are five tombstones in the cemetery with a number of unmarked graves. Details of these burial sites can ...

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Moore River National Park (Attraction)
Nine Mile Swamp Road, Gingin, Western Australia 6503, Australia

You can see springtime wildflowers on a visit to untouched Moore River National Park north of Perth. The park has been set aside for preservation and remains virgin bush. Here, there are thickets of tall eucalypts while banksia's colour the landscape in spring time. Moore River National Park covers an area of more than 17,500 hectares in the Shire of Gin Gin, just over an hour's drive nor ...

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New Norcia Heritage Trail (Attraction)
Great Northern Highway, New Norcia, Western Australia 6509, Australia

To get the most out of your visit to the town of New Norcia, follow the New Norcia Heritage Trail. Soak up the Spanish influenced architecture and learn about the history of this unique monastic town and its time as an Aboriginal mission. The New Norcia Heritage Trail has two parts, a two kilometre walk through the town and a 1.7 kilometre river walk. Allow three hours to explore both trails. T ...

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Riseborough Estate Winery and Gallery (Attraction)
Lot 21 of 110 Peterson Rise, Gingin, Western Australia 6503, Australia

Riseborough Estate is a spacious modern winery, cellar door and fine art gallery built on a hilltop with spectactulor views over the valleys of Gingin. Our cellar door offers tastings of some fantastic award winning premium wines. This tranquil setting is amongst 20 acres of immaculately kept vines producing gold and silver medal winning wines at the 2005 Royal Perth and Swan Valley Shows. ...

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St Anne's Church (Attraction)
Clark Street, Dandaragan, Western Australia 6507, Australia

In 1870 a group of local people decided that a church was needed in the district. Donations for the project were accepted, but it was not until 1885 that the church was built. The 'Soap Stone' used in the building was taken from a nearby paddock. This stone was soft before being quarried, which allowed it to be sawn into shape. It gradually hardened on exposure to air. This building was used as ...

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The Gravity Discovery Centre (Attraction)
1098 Military Road, Gingin, Western Australia 6503, Australia

The Gravity Discovery Centre integrates art, science and technology and provides a cross cultural understanding of cosmology from the Dreamtime to the Big Bang Theory. The centre is a self-supportive, non-profit enterprise dedicated to public education. The newly completed 45m tall Leaning Tower of Gingin is an amazing structure and a great addition to the Gravity Discovery Centre. It has been ...

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Wallering Brook (Attraction)
Brand Highway, Gingin, Western Australia 6503, Australia

Wallering Brook is a twenty acre property on Brand Highway, only eight kilometres from Gingin. Pink and white Everlastings are in abundance during springtime. Over the years this has been a magnificent sight. Visitors are welcome to drive in and purchase ready picked dried bunches of flowers or pick their own fresh ones. Take photos amidst the spectacular carpet of flowers for your album. ...

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West Coast Honey (Attraction)
172 Gingin Brook Road, Gingin, Western Australia 6503, Australia

West Coast Honey is one of Western Australia's must see, award winning tourism destinations. Our third generation family honey farm is known for it's free range honey and their best kept family secret, the honey ice-cream and creamed honey. Come and observe the process of honey extraction (seasonal) from behind glass viewing windows, by our experienced family of beekeepers. West ...

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