Brookton WA 6306 (Pop 1 000)

Brookton is located at the junction of the Brookton and Great Southern Hwys 140 km s-e of Perth. Although early settler, John Seabrook arrived in 1840s together with sandalwood cutters, the township was only established in 1890s thanks mainly to the Great Southern Railway. Today Brookton is a typical wheatbelt service centre surrounded by rich mixed farming. Local attractions include the Old Police Station Museum (08) 9642 1062; Nine Acre Rock; Yenyenning Lakes and Boyagin Rock Nature Reserve (10 km s-w).

Accommodation:
Brookton has a couple of hotels, farmstays and a caravan park. Visitor Information Centre: Old Railway Station, Robinson Rd. Tel (08) 9642 1316.

Airport:
Perth Airport (PER), 2 George Wiencke Drive, Perth Airport. Tel (08) 9478 8888. (127 km n-w). 

Hospital:
Kalkarni Residency, 31 Whittington St, Brookton. Tel (08) 9642 0199.