via Perenjori Rothsay Road, Perenjori, Western Australia 6620, Australia
The tranquil surroundings at Camel Soak east of Perenjori, provide an excellent spot to sit down for a picnic. Visit the man made granite watering hole where men and their camels would obtain a much needed drink whilst undertaking the arduous task of building the Rabbit Proof Fence in the early 1900s.
Forming part of the Perenjori-Rothsay Heritage Trail, Camel Soak is one of many stops you can ...
via Canna North East Road, Canna, Western Australia 6627, Australia
A spectacular display of wildflowers will greet you as you enter the Canna Reserve between July and November. Wander down one of the numerous walk trails to view the vibrant exhibition of colour. Capture this beautiful display on film and keep an eye out for the native animals that live in the reserve.
Stop in the quiet town of Canna to visit the 'Canna Landmark' a farming merchandise shop with ...
via Henty Street, Yalgoo, Western Australia 6635, Australia
The Chapel of The Dominican Convent is a prominent landmark in the lovely little historic settlement of Yalgoo. The Convent Chapel was built in 1919 for the Dominican Sisters.
The convent is constructed of rubble stone and has a tiled roof. It has arched openings and two buttresses at the rear. A large shingled bell tower with a corrugated iron roof is set on stone foundations. The chapel was d ...
Gibbons Street, Yalgoo, Western Australia 6635, Australia
The historic Courthouse Museum Yalgoo provides an interesting look at the town's goldrush heritage. Wander through the rooms which contain displays that depict life in Yalgoo when it was founded in the 1890s after the discovery of gold.
Inspect photographs and old household items which have been extremely well preserved. Learn about the excitement of the goldrush days and take time to inspect ...
Great Northern Highway, Dalwallinu, Western Australia 6609, Australia
The natural areas of bush at Dalwallinu Remnant Bushland present a changing pattern during the spring, with most years offering a profusion of wildflowers during the months of August, September and October. From pink, white and lemon everlastings, the vivid colour of the local grevilleas, damperia, spectacular 'Wreath Flower' and the profusion of the yellow to orange wattles throughout the country ...
Corner of Dreghorn Street and Davis Street, Morawa, Western Australia 6623, Australia
The Holy Cross Church was built in 1932 in Morawa. Designed along Spanish mission lines, it is a simple historic church built out of local stone, notably without the ornamentation common in other heritage churches of that era.
If you are interested in early solar design you will appreciate its architecture which reflects an early attempt to deal with the harsh summer heat. The louvered shutters ...
Paynes Find Road, Yalgoo, Western Australia 6635, Australia
Discover the enormous lengths gold prospectors went to in their search for gold in the 1890s, with a visit to Joker's Tunnel in Yalgoo. Examine the tunnel which has been carved through a massive unyielding rock and imagine the gruelling work involved in completing such a feat with the basic equipment available back then.
Explore the exquisite flora around Joker's Tunnel in full bloom between J ...
via Morawa Yalgoo Road, Morawa, Western Australia 6623, Australia
Koolanooka Springs is home to a spectacular wildflower display and also provides an opportunity to witness an abundance of native animals in their natural surroundings.
Koolanooka Springs is a short 15 minute drive from Morawa and is an ideal location for a picnic. Meander along the nature trails to discover the beauty of the region. Keep a close eye out for the Grevillea Tenuiloba which is t ...
Henty Street, Yalgoo, Western Australia 6635, Australia
The Monsignor Hawes Chapel of St Hyacinth is a charming historical building which was designed and built by Monsignor John Hawes in 1919. When driving around Yalgoo you can't miss the little church which has a stark white wooden bell tower standing out in contrast to the small red stoned chapel.
Examine the extraordinary external architecture of the church. Gain an appreciation of the harsh re ...
Corner of Doney and Bowes Street, Mullewa, Western Australia 6630, Australia
The striking Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church was designed and built by Monsignor John Hawes. Wander around this magnificent Romanesque church to marvel at the exquisite work of this talented architect. Look out for the gargoyle that was a caricature of the Bishop of Geraldton, with whom Hawes was reputedly involved in a bitter dispute with at the time of building.
Hawes was not only the archit ...
via Doney Street, Mullewa, Western Australia 6630, Australia
The Monsignor J. C. Hawes Heritage Trail takes you through the scenic Murchison region on a four day self-drive tour of 15 buildings created by architect and priest Monsignor Hawes. The trail will give you an appreciation of the significant role this remarkable man played in the development of this region.
Commence the tour in Mullewa, which was his home for many years and boasts the greatest ...
Bowes Street, Mullewa, Western Australia 6630, Australia
The Monsignor J. C. Hawes Priest House Museum in Mullewa provides you with an opportunity to learn about the intriguing and inspiring Monsignor John Hawes, who made an enormous contribution to developing this region. Attached to the dramatic church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, the Priest House was home to Monsignor Hawes during his tenure as resident priest at this Catholic Church.
Housing many ...
