Attractions

Nungarin Attractions

Wheatbelt Markets

Be a stall holder or just watch the world go by.

The stalls line the main street in Nungarin, with most of the main street businesses opening for the markets.

Nungarin Wheatbelt Markets has something for everyone.

Eaglestone Rock

Eaglestone Rock is 21km drive NE from the Township of Nungarin.

Eaglestone Rock is a spectacular natural granite rock with fantastic cave formations. The scenery is simply breathtaking with panoramic views of the Wheatbelt. The sparkling white crystal salt flats of Lake Brown come right up to the eastern side of the rock. Photographers bring your cameras and you certainly won't be disappointed.

Nungarin Heritage Machinery and Army Museum

The Heritage Machinery and Army Museum is in the Township of Nungarin.

Come and experience a lifetime at the Museum.

Items on display span our Pioneer and Army History. The exhibits are housed in the ex-Army building pictured above. This building in itself is an attraction, as it is a huge 2500m² and is totally constructed of timber, making it one of the largest timber buildings in the Southern Hemisphere. The Museum is located in the original surrounds of 5 Base Ordnance Depot; a cornerstone in the defence of Australia during World War II.

The Museum's extensive collections include:

	Army vehicles, uniforms and equipment;
	Agricultural machinery from years gone by;
	Period memorabilia;
	Doll collection;
	Matchbox car and truck collections.
	Original records

After the outbreak of World War II, there arose a strategic need for an Army Depot and Workshop, situated away from the coastal area, but accessible by road and rail from Perth, to support the Army Defence Force if an invasion by the Japanese were to take place.

Nungarin was chosen because:

	It was outside Aircraft Carrier fuel range;
	It was serviced by rail from 2 directions - the Goomalling/Wyalkatchem loop line and the Narrogin/Bruce Rock line, and in addition it had easy access to the Perth to Kalgoorlie main railway line at Merredin, which is only 42 km to the South.
	Nungarin's position in the central wheatbelt straddles the major population centres to the North and South of the state
	The site has two separate water supplies based on rock catchments, giving independence from Scheme Water Supply in an emergency.

Marvel at the old army vehicles including tanks, trucks, antique farm equipment including old tractors and tools. Many artifacts, historical photographs, original army clothing and records also on display.

Heritage Machinery and Army Museum

Third Avenue, Nungarin, Western Australia

Open Monday through to Saturday 9.00am - 12.00 & 2.00pm - 5.00pm

Special opening Market Day 1st Sunday of the month 9.00am - 2.00pm

Tour Bookings & Information:

Bill Hewitt: (08) 9046 5108 or Les Cruickshank: (08) 9046 5144

Lake Campion

Lake Campion is 28km from the Township of Nungarin.

Lake Campion is a huge inland lake which is used for various water activities in the wet season. It is surrounded by spectacular scenery with wildlife and native bushland all around.

Lake Campion is a birdwatchers paradise, you will be thrilled with the natural beauty of your surroundings.

Mangowine Concert

The Mangowine Concert is an annual event held at the Mangowine Homestead which is only a 16 kilometre drive north from the Township of Nungarin. The concert is part of a weekend celebrating the Nungarin Harvest Festival. For more details click on the Harvest Festival button on the navigation bar to the left of the screen.

please contact

Bev at the Nungarin Community Resource Centre on 9046 5400

or email nungarin@crc.net.au

Mangowine Homestead

Mangowine Homestead - A National Trust Property

The Mangowine Homestead is only 16km from the Township of Nungarin on the Karomin road and well signposted.

Opening Times

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 1.00 pm - 4.00 pm

Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays 10.00 am - 4.00 pm

As part of Nungarin's Centenary celebrations, the National Trust developed a heritage walk trail around the historic Mangowine precinct. The trail visits important sites around the property and is well marked with pictorial signage which tells the Mangowine story through the words of local pioneer Jane "Granny" Adams. There are plenty of jarrah rest benches along the way, but walkers are encouraged to wear sunscreen and a hat during the warmer months.

Group Bookings by arrangement

Mangowine Homestead Phone: (08) 9046 5149

Picnic and BBQ Facilities, playground and public toilets

Heritage Town Walk

Heritage Cemetery Walk

Please Call at the Visitors Centre ( Post Office Building ) 9046 5400

or the Shire Offices 9046 5006 to collect your maps and walk guides.

"Step into history"

Danberrin Rock

Danberrin Rock is only a 10km drive south from the Township of Nungarin.

Danberrin Rock is a lovely scenic picnic and barbeque area which is set in a natural flora and fauna reserve. You can
relax and watch the wildlife, or for the more adventurous, you can try a bit of rock climbing as this is an amazing formation and you will be rewarded with fantastic views from the top.