Katanning is situated on the Great Western Highway, in the heart of the Great Southern region, 277 kilometres south-east of Perth. The development of the Great Western Railway in 1889 from Perth to Albany played an integral part in the development of Katanning. The same company who built the railway, Western Australia Land Company, also formed the town. It was later gazetted in 1898 after the state purchased the railway line and town.
Historical points of interest in the town include the Katanning Roller Flour Mill Museum, and the Kobeelya homestead. For the young at heart, stop in at the ‘All Ages Playground’, a rare and unusual playground with adult sized play equipment.
RV travellers passing through Katanning are able to park for up to 48 hours at the RV Overnight Rest Area. No charges apply for the stay. A dump point and potable water are also accessible at this site.
Tourist/Visitor Information Centre
Katanning Visitor Centre
14 Austral Tce, Katanning WA
P: 08 9821 2634
E: visitors@katanning.wa.gov.au
Casual Parking
2 carparks on Austral Tce
Short Term Parking
RV Overnight Rest Area, Aberdeen St, (48hrs), pets on lead
Dump Point
RV Overnight Rest Area, Aberdeen St
Potable Water
RV Overnight Rest Area, Aberdeen St
Hospital
Kobeelya Ave, Katanning, 08 9821 6222
Doctors Surgery
Kobeelya Ave, Katanning, 08 9821 6222
Dentist
54 Clive St, Katanning, 08 9821 4500
Pharmacy
Guardian Pharmacy, 92 Clive St, Katanning, 08 9821 1677; Great Southern Community, Clive St, Katanning, 08 9821 8016
Supermarket
Woolworths, Clive St, Katanning, 08 6805 8500; IGA 72-78 Austral Tce, Katanning, 08 9821 1577
