278kms from Perth and
285m above sea level
Nungarin is a leisurely drive through the picturesque
hills from Perth. Take the Great Eastern Highway and follow
the Golden Pipeline heritage trail of C.Y. O'Connor to Merredin and then head 40
km north to Nungarin.
Alternatively
take the Pioneer Pathway through the Wheatbelt and enjoy the historic towns and
spectacular wildflowers on the road to Nungarin.
Trains and bus links and timetables
Westrail runs the Prospector train to Merredin on most days and regular bus services
to Merredin en route to Kalgoorlie are also daily.
Follow the link to the
Wheatbelt Visitor
Centre for train and bus timetables. There is
a Westrail bus service direct from Perth to
Nungarin that arrives at the Nungarin Post Office on Mondays and
Fridays.
Touring
around the region?
Nungarin or Merredin towns are an ideal base from which to explore the
Central Wheatbelt. The Tourist Information Centre at the Nungarin Post
Office can help with maps and pointers for the local attractions.
Further afield, the
Wheatbelt Visitor Centre
is an excellent resource when
planning where to go and what to do in the Wheatbelt.
Visiting
Mangowine?
Mangowine Homestead is the site of the annual Mangowine
Concert and is just 16
km north west of the town. It is well signposted
from Nungarin.