GREAT WILDLIFE SPOTS FOR A DAY IN THE BUSH
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BARNA MIA - A NIGHT EXPERIENCE
Take a guided nocturnal tour in a tranquil sanctuary that has become home for some of Western Australia’s native animals facing extinction.
Experience an unforgettable journey through Barna Mia in picturesque Dryandra Woodland, 180 kilometres south-east of Perth. (35 kilometres from Narrogin)
Barna Mia is an animal sanctuary with a difference. Nestled in the heart of Dryandra Woodland, south-east of Perth, Barna Mia is a place to discover threatened native marsupials in a natural setting. Once the sun has set the action begins. Suitable in all but rainy weather
Bookings are essential as the tours fill up quickly.
Monday to Friday - Department of Parks and Wildlife: 9881 9200.
Saturday 10am to 3pm - Narrogin Visitor Centre 98812064 (if any bookings are left)
Accommodation is available at the Lions Dryandra Village. Campers are welcome at Congelin Campground and the new Gnaala Mia Campground which have camp sites suitable for tents, camper trailers and caravans. Fees do apply.
Take a guided nocturnal tour in a tranquil sanctuary that has become home for some of Western Australia’s native animals facing extinction.
Experience an unforgettable journey through Barna Mia in picturesque Dryandra Woodland, 180 kilometres south-east of Perth. (35 kilometres from Narrogin)
Barna Mia is an animal sanctuary with a difference. Nestled in the heart of Dryandra Woodland, south-east of Perth, Barna Mia is a place to discover threatened native marsupials in a natural setting. Once the sun has set the action begins. Suitable in all but rainy weather
Bookings are essential as the tours fill up quickly.
Monday to Friday - Department of Parks and Wildlife: 9881 9200.
Saturday 10am to 3pm - Narrogin Visitor Centre 98812064 (if any bookings are left)
Accommodation is available at the Lions Dryandra Village. Campers are welcome at Congelin Campground and the new Gnaala Mia Campground which have camp sites suitable for tents, camper trailers and caravans. Fees do apply.
TOOLIBIN LAKE
Located 37 km east of Narrogin, Toolibin Lake is a RAMSAR listed wetland, and one of the few ephemeral freshwater lakes left in the WA wheatbelt. When the lake periodically fills it attracts many breeding waterbird species. At the lake there is an interpretative walk, a picnic area and toilet, but camping is not permitted. Do not take pets as baits are laid in the reserve to protect the native wildlife from feral animals. Look out for the late August to early October orchid rich spot on the roadside opposite the entrance to the lake. An extra 8km of unsealed road goes past the quaint Toolibin cemetery and interesting winter/spring sandy wildflowers overlooking the lake. For a most day trip, consider a 90km round trip via Wickepin to see Albert Facey House.
Check whether there is water in the lake
Located 37 km east of Narrogin, Toolibin Lake is a RAMSAR listed wetland, and one of the few ephemeral freshwater lakes left in the WA wheatbelt. When the lake periodically fills it attracts many breeding waterbird species. At the lake there is an interpretative walk, a picnic area and toilet, but camping is not permitted. Do not take pets as baits are laid in the reserve to protect the native wildlife from feral animals. Look out for the late August to early October orchid rich spot on the roadside opposite the entrance to the lake. An extra 8km of unsealed road goes past the quaint Toolibin cemetery and interesting winter/spring sandy wildflowers overlooking the lake. For a most day trip, consider a 90km round trip via Wickepin to see Albert Facey House.
Check whether there is water in the lake
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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
| Old mill dam brochure |