GREAT FAMILY SPOTS FOR A DAY IN THE BUSH
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FOXES LAIR
in Narrogin town. Great range of winter/spring wildflowers, good bird watching, and kangaroos are often seen in early morning. Good spot for picnics with children, particularly at the Claypit and Arboretum picnic areas. Three picnic areas and five walk trails of varying difficulty. Arboretum. Cyclists welcome. Best time: June to October, but a pleasant place to walk on cool mornings in warmer months. Click seasonal guide button for information on seasonal wildflowers.
Good gravel roads, which lead to the three picnic areas, are suitable for cars but not caravans or large buses
Dogs on leash are welcome. There is an adjoining dog free run area and mountain bike circuit
No fires or camping. Accommodation, caravan park and free RV parking in town, and Railway Dam
No toilet in the reserve but public toilets are nearby at the cemetery and in town.
in Narrogin town. Great range of winter/spring wildflowers, good bird watching, and kangaroos are often seen in early morning. Good spot for picnics with children, particularly at the Claypit and Arboretum picnic areas. Three picnic areas and five walk trails of varying difficulty. Arboretum. Cyclists welcome. Best time: June to October, but a pleasant place to walk on cool mornings in warmer months. Click seasonal guide button for information on seasonal wildflowers.
Good gravel roads, which lead to the three picnic areas, are suitable for cars but not caravans or large buses
Dogs on leash are welcome. There is an adjoining dog free run area and mountain bike circuit
No fires or camping. Accommodation, caravan park and free RV parking in town, and Railway Dam
No toilet in the reserve but public toilets are nearby at the cemetery and in town.
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RAILWAY DAM
In Narrogin town, this historic dam is a tranquil spot to chill out, take a walk, go bird watching, or see the local tortoises. An information bay describes the early history of the railway network, and the post-war European immigrants who have made a great contribution to the district. Two easy walk trails surround the dams and the Archibald Park jet boat circuit. Cyclists and dogs on a leash are welcome. Best time: April to November,
There are picnic tables, gas barbecues and free RV camping. Public toilets and a caravan park are in town
In Narrogin town, this historic dam is a tranquil spot to chill out, take a walk, go bird watching, or see the local tortoises. An information bay describes the early history of the railway network, and the post-war European immigrants who have made a great contribution to the district. Two easy walk trails surround the dams and the Archibald Park jet boat circuit. Cyclists and dogs on a leash are welcome. Best time: April to November,
There are picnic tables, gas barbecues and free RV camping. Public toilets and a caravan park are in town
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YILLIMINNING ROCK
Located 19 km east of Narrogin, Yilliminning Rock offers superb wildflower displays in the spring months and an impressive 48 metre high granite inselberg which offers panoramic views over the surrounding bush and farmland. This historic spot also has a memorial salmon gum tree with information for George Brockway, a little known but amazing forester and conservationist. The rock is part of a larger reserve with interesting kwongan gravel wildflowers in October. Excellent birdwatching. Dogs on leash are welcome.
Gas BBQ and picnic tables but no toilets. Fires and camping are not permitted. Visitors based at Narrogin can return via the historic Yilliminning townsite (has a wildflower reserve) and Marramucking Well (gravel and narrow bitumen roads).
Located 19 km east of Narrogin, Yilliminning Rock offers superb wildflower displays in the spring months and an impressive 48 metre high granite inselberg which offers panoramic views over the surrounding bush and farmland. This historic spot also has a memorial salmon gum tree with information for George Brockway, a little known but amazing forester and conservationist. The rock is part of a larger reserve with interesting kwongan gravel wildflowers in October. Excellent birdwatching. Dogs on leash are welcome.
Gas BBQ and picnic tables but no toilets. Fires and camping are not permitted. Visitors based at Narrogin can return via the historic Yilliminning townsite (has a wildflower reserve) and Marramucking Well (gravel and narrow bitumen roads).
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OLD MILL DAM
Located 32km north-west of Narrogin on the Narrogin-Wandering Road, the Old Mill Dam is a great place for a family day trip/picnic, and an excellent introduction to Dryandra Woodland.The picnic area has a gas BBQ, tables and interesting information displays.
The dam is a great play spot for supervised chidren. Toilets are located nearby.
It is also the starting point for two walk trails
Located 32km north-west of Narrogin on the Narrogin-Wandering Road, the Old Mill Dam is a great place for a family day trip/picnic, and an excellent introduction to Dryandra Woodland.The picnic area has a gas BBQ, tables and interesting information displays.
The dam is a great play spot for supervised chidren. Toilets are located nearby.
It is also the starting point for two walk trails
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YORNANING DAM
Located 24 km north of Narrogin, the Yornaning dam reserve is a great birdwatching, wildflower and picnic spot. With picnic tables, gas BBQ and swings beside the scenic Yornaning dam, this is a great spot for a picnic for most of the year. This is an excellent place for easy bushwalking, bird watching, bushwalking and winter/spring wildflowers.
A mountain bike circuit is opposite the entrance to the reserve.
There is a toilet and a walking trail. Dogs on leash are welcome but camping and fires are not permitted.
Located 24 km north of Narrogin, the Yornaning dam reserve is a great birdwatching, wildflower and picnic spot. With picnic tables, gas BBQ and swings beside the scenic Yornaning dam, this is a great spot for a picnic for most of the year. This is an excellent place for easy bushwalking, bird watching, bushwalking and winter/spring wildflowers.
A mountain bike circuit is opposite the entrance to the reserve.
There is a toilet and a walking trail. Dogs on leash are welcome but camping and fires are not permitted.
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BOYAGIN ROCK
Located 76 km north of Narrogin, 175 km from Perth, Boyagin Rock is a great place for a family day visit. A 1.1 km walk and scramble leads to the summit. The rock rises 50 m above the surrounding land and has commanding views from its peak. The picnic area contains toilets, camp tables, a gas BBQ and an excellent information display. Take your rubbish when you leave. Camping, fires and pets are not permitted. Best time to visit is June to October. Avoid hot and wet weather, take water when walking and take care with children.
Located 76 km north of Narrogin, 175 km from Perth, Boyagin Rock is a great place for a family day visit. A 1.1 km walk and scramble leads to the summit. The rock rises 50 m above the surrounding land and has commanding views from its peak. The picnic area contains toilets, camp tables, a gas BBQ and an excellent information display. Take your rubbish when you leave. Camping, fires and pets are not permitted. Best time to visit is June to October. Avoid hot and wet weather, take water when walking and take care with children.
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CONTINE HILL
Located 24 km west of Narrogin, Contine Hill is a great spot near Dryandra Woodland main block, to visit for a picnic and a walk, in all but the hottest part of the year.
The site is a laterite breakaway with a commanding view of the countryside. You’ll find picnic tables, and BBQ plates (May to September use), an information bay, and two walk trails, but no toilet. Cars with caravans can reach the spot but camping is not permitted. Fantastic camping and caravan sites are available at nearby Gnaala Mia and Congelin. Do not take pets as baits are laid in the reserve to protect the native wildlife from feral animals. There are two short walks - the Firetower Loop Walk is an easy 450m walk on the edge of the breakaway - it is an excellent location for birdwatching and for spring flowering dryandras and other proteaceous shrubs. The Breakaway Walk (1 km, grade 3, taking about 45 minutes winds around the breakaway before descending into a cool gully with wandoo/sheoak woodland, ferns, cowslip orchids and everlastings.
Located 24 km west of Narrogin, Contine Hill is a great spot near Dryandra Woodland main block, to visit for a picnic and a walk, in all but the hottest part of the year.
The site is a laterite breakaway with a commanding view of the countryside. You’ll find picnic tables, and BBQ plates (May to September use), an information bay, and two walk trails, but no toilet. Cars with caravans can reach the spot but camping is not permitted. Fantastic camping and caravan sites are available at nearby Gnaala Mia and Congelin. Do not take pets as baits are laid in the reserve to protect the native wildlife from feral animals. There are two short walks - the Firetower Loop Walk is an easy 450m walk on the edge of the breakaway - it is an excellent location for birdwatching and for spring flowering dryandras and other proteaceous shrubs. The Breakaway Walk (1 km, grade 3, taking about 45 minutes winds around the breakaway before descending into a cool gully with wandoo/sheoak woodland, ferns, cowslip orchids and everlastings.
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