Merredin is on the Great Eastern Highway, approximately 260km east of Perth and 330km west of Kalgoorlie. Visiting Merredin is a step back in time with attractions including the Merredin Railway Museum, Pioneer Park and Military Museum. The self-guided Heritage Walk Trail will take you past historic buildings in the CBD, including the beautifully restored Cummins Theatre.

Self-contained travellers can stay at Merredin Park Reserve for 24 hours free of charge. Pets on a lead are permitted. A dump point is located nearby at Merredin Tourist Park, and potable water can be obtained from the Central Wheatbelt Visitors Centre. 

The area surrounding Merredin offers natural beauty; visitors can enjoy bush and rock walks at Merredin Peak and Tamma Parkland, and just two hours’ drive south from Merredin is the famous Wave Rock at Hyden. 

Tourist/Visitor Centre       

Central Wheatbelt Visitor Centre

45 Barrack St, Merredin

Ph 08 9041 1666

Casual Parking       

Barrack Street Car Park, Entrance through Apex Park and Barrack St & Queens Street intersection, Day parking only

Short Term Parking           

Merredin Peak Reserve, Entry at Benson & Watson Rds, 24hr, pets on a lead, no charge

Dump Point  

Merredin Tourist Park, 2 Oats St. Access to full circuit can be restricted if there is full occupancy at Tourist Park.

Potable Water          

Central Wheatbelt Visitor Centre, 85 Barrack St, Merredin

Hospital        

82 Haig Rd, Ph: 08 9081 3222

Doctors Surgery     

Karis Medical Group, 35 Bates St, Merredin, Ph: 08 9041 3126 or 08 9041 5347. Mon – Fri: 9am-5pm / Sat: 9am – 12pm; Merredin Medical Centre, 91 Todd St, Merredin, Ph: 08 9041 2900. Mon-Thur: 9am-5pm / Fri: 8.30am – 3pm / Sat: 9am – 2pm (by appt)

Dentist           

Bates Street Dental Clinic, 32 Bates St, Merredin, Ph: 08 9041 1735

Pharmacy     

Savings Plus, 102 Barrack St, Merredin, 08 9041 1311

Supermarket            

IGA, Barrack St, Merredin, Ph: 08 9041 2447