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Wundowie is a small, historic town nestled between Perth and Northam in Western Australia’s Wheatbelt region. Surrounded by rolling hills and native bushland, it offers a charming mix of country tranquility and industrial heritage. Established in the 1940s as a purpose-built town to support a local ironworks industry, Wundowie retains much of its mid-century character while serving as a peaceful gateway to nearby nature reserves, walking trails, and scenic drives.RV travellers visiting Wundowie can enjoy convenient facilities at the Wundowie RV Park on Banksia Avenue. Offering free short-term parking for up to 48 hours, the park includes essential amenities such as BBQs, bins, potable water, and covered seating areas. A dump point is also located onsite for easy waste disposal, making it a comfortable and well-equipped stopover for self-contained visitors exploring the region.When visiting Wundowie, travellers can enjoy the town’s peaceful country charm and explore its unique heritage. Take a stroll through Wundowie Heritage Park to learn about the town’s industrial past, or enjoy a picnic surrounded by natural bushland. The nearby Avon Valley offers scenic drives, walking trails, and wildflower spotting in spring, while those seeking adventure can explore the nearby Perth Hills or visit Lake Leschenaultia for swimming, kayaking, and birdwatching.Tourist/Visitor Information CentreNortham Visitor Centre2 Grey St, Northam WA 6401Ph: 08 9622 2100E: visit@northam.wa.gov.auW: www.northam.wa.gov.au/visit/Casual Parking (near retail centre)      Wundowie RV Park, Banksia AveShort Term Parking Wundowie RV Park, Banksia AveNil cost, 48hrs, BBQ, bins, water, covered seatingDump Point Wundowie RV Park, Banksia AveLat: -31.75979Long: 116.384683Potable Water        Wundowie RV Park, Banksia AveHospital       Local ambulance vehicle based in town. Regional hospital 25 mins away.Supermarket IGA 46-48 Boronia AvePh: 08 9573 6229

Pingelly is a small agricultural town situated in the Great Southern Region of Western Australia, approximately 158 kilometres Southeast of Perth. With a population of approximately 1,260 it is a genuinely small, friendly town with a great community spirit. Memorial Park, in the main street of town, has been upgraded to host picnics in the beautiful, gardened grass area, whilst children play on the newly refurbished play areas. New barbecue facilities are available free to the public. Free Wi-Fi and publics toilets are available.  The Pioneer Park is another great location for recreational use with barbecue and picnic facilities, also a short walk from the traveller’s rest area. The Pingelly Recreation and Cultural Centre is a marvellous, unique sustainable wooden building, and an interesting place to stop by and watch the footy or enjoy dinner at the Stringybark Bistro. The Pingelly Hotel and the Exchange Tavern are also within walking distance from the rest area and provide hearty meals, and ice-cold beverages. The Town Hall is home to the Driver Revivor and the Pingelly Museum. For anyone interested in History, the Pingelly Museum has some great displays of historic photographs, local memorabilia, buggies, sulkies, and more. We mustn’t forget the unique “weather Rock” outside the Old Pingelly Courthouse. Why not explore the pioneering past of the areas on the Mourambine Heritage Trial which begins at St Patrick’s Church and takes in several early settler’s cottages. Consider visiting the local reserves including the Boyagin Rock Nature reserve, with a blissful hiking trail, Dryandra Woodland which is home to over 100 species of birds and 24 mammals and scenic area and the Barna Mia Animal Sanctuary,  or the Tutanning Reserve, situated on 2381 hectares of bushwalking, bird watching, wildflower rambles and more. Pingelly is also a significant part of the Hothan Way Trail tourist drive, with fascinating story told along the way. The trail follows Hotham River between Pingelly and Pinjarra passing though the towns of Wandering, Bodington, and Dwellingup. Along the Hotham way tourists can visit wineries, olive groves and artisans who open their doors to the public.Tourist/Visitor Centre         Community Resource Centre, 18 Parade St,Ph: 08 9887 1409 (BH)www.pingelly.wa.gov.auPingelly Community Craft Shop, 28 Parade StPh: 08 9887 1351Casual Parking             Pingelly Caravan Park Phone or visit the Community Craft Shop for all bookings.  Ph: 08 9887 1351 Short Term Parking             Pingelly Caravan Park, Unpowered sites - $20 PV for the first night, $15 PVPN for executive nights. ($110 for 7 days), Powered sites - $30 PV for the first night, $20 PVPN for executive nights ($150 for 7 days), Pingelly RV Parking, Hall St, at rear of Caravan Park, self-contained vehicles onlyLong Term Parking              Pingelly RV Parking, Hall St, at rear of Caravan Park, self-contained vehicles onlyDump Point    Caravan Park on Hall St & outside the Pingelly Swimming pool on Community Pl/Somerset StPotable Water            Pingelly Caravan ParkHospital          18 Brown St, Ph: 08 9887 2222Pharmacy       14 Parade St, Ph: 08 9887 1075   Supermarket              Pingelly Village Grocer, 10 Parade St, Ph: 08 9887 1002          

Tourist/Visitor Information CentreSmythesdale Well Customer Service Centre19 Heales Street03 5220 7111www.visitgoldenplains.vic.gov.auCasual Parking (near retail centre)Glenelg HighwayShort Term ParkingSmythesdale Gardens35 Garden StreetSelf-contained vehicles only. 72 hr time limit. Access to bins, showers, toilets, water and BBQ available.Dump PointSmythesdale Gardens35 Garden StreetPotable WaterSmythesdale Gardens35 Garden StreetHospitalBallarat – less than 20mins away1 Drummond St NOpen 24 hours · 03 5320 4000Doctors SurgeryBallarat Community Health Smythesdale19 Heales Street03 5338 4500Dentist Ballarat – less than 20mins awayPharmacySmythesdale Pharmacy19 Heales Street03 5342 8695SupermarketIGA40 Glenelg Highway03 5342 8778