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MANDURAH & PEEL
Dwellingup Adventures based at
the Dwellingup Trails and Visitor
Centre in town; or take self-guided
biking, paddling or rafting tours
if you’re seeking an exhilarating
experience.
TIP // Jump aboard the historic
Hotham Valley Railway Steam
Ranger for scenic views of the
Darling Range (May to Oct).
Hop aboard the Forest Train
year-round.
HOTHAM VALLEY TRAIN
The Dwaarlindjirraap suspension
bridge, spanning 108m, has
elevated the opportunity for
adventure. It connects the scenic
Dwaarlindjirraap day use area on
the northern bank of Lane Poole
to the Murray Valley Trails on the
southern side, so you can hit the
trails with convenience and take a
dip in the Murray River to cool off on
the way out.
For more thrilling fun, you’ll
find the family-friendly Treetops
Adventure hangout, offering high
ropes courses and ziplines for all
ages. Also experience Lane Poole
Reserve from a new perspective
on an Aboriginal cultural tour
with Kaarak Dreaming or an
adventurous nature tour with Off
the Beaten Track WA, awarded
gold for Excellence in Accessible
Tourism, 2023 WA Tourism Awards.
If you’re feeling peckish after all
that activity, satisfy your hunger at
a cafe or enjoy a pint at Dwellingup
Community Hotel. Bite into farmfresh produce from Vergone’s
Farm Shop & Café, with seasonal
fruit picking and farm tours. Visit
Redgum Wine Estate’s stunning
new cellar door or Wine Tree Cidery
for locally made wines and ciders.
Where good food and tranquil
landscapes reside, creativity
flourishes. Explore galleries
showing local and visiting artists,
like Lost Eden Creative, where
inspiration is often drawn from the
abounding nature that surrounds.
Stay in the charming, art deco
accommodation adjoining the
gallery, The Gallery House.
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DESTINATION PERTH 2025
PINJARRA
In Pinjarra, the Murray River flows
with grace under sparkling sunlight
and heritage and culture thrive.
Visit the iconic Edenvale Heritage
Precinct — a celebration of the
town’s people, history and stories —
to explore vintage machinery, local
arts and crafts, and community
initiatives with family and friends.
Across the road, the recently
rejuvenated Exchange Hotel
is a must experience heritage
attraction. Constructed in 1866,
the hotel has been transformed
into a modern hospitality venue
overlooking the Murray River.
The river is renowned for its
Murray River Pub Trail. Launch
your boat at one of its four boat
ramps and meander along the
Murray on a scenic trail, stopping
at historic pubs along the way
for refreshments and wholesome
feeds. The Ravenswood Hotel
is iconic for attracting famous
musicians to put on a show.
Lining the streets of town, you’ll
discover street art and an array of
boutiques to browse — from the
high-end D.D.’s Fashions, to the
antique hub Blue Moon Collectibles
and Antiques, to the contemporary
giftware store, The Crosswalk. Tuck
into one of the award-winning
pies at the Pinjarra Bakery while
exploring the main street.
For family fun, Ranger Red’s Zoo
is highly recommended. Immerse
yourself in a natural sanctuary
LAKE NAVARINO, DWELLINGUP
with the opportunity for hands-on
animal interactions, plus over 150
species of brilliant birds and native
wildlife. For a true slice of Pinjarra
culture, the country races at Pinjarra
Park Race Club and Pinjarra Harness
Racing Club will have you jumping
out of your seats with anticipation
as energies soar.
WAROONA
Magnificent forest and abundant
farmland ignite all senses as you
explore Waroona’s incredible
landscape. Bathe in the beauty of
Waroona Dam or Lake Navarino
at this bush lovers’ wonderland.
Swim, fish, canoe, picnic, bushwalk
and birdwatch at the picturesque
Drakesbrook Weir or have a 4WD
adventure on the incredible
Preston Beach.
LANE POOLE RESERVE, DWELLINGUP
