Carnamah WA 6517 (Pop 450)

Carnamah is a Coral Coast region service centre situated 306 km north of Perth. First settled in 1860s, despite fertile soils and good rainfalls, low population numbers were only bolstered following the War Service Farming Schemes after both world wars. Today Carnamah is a typical wheatbelt town surrounded by farming lands and spectacular wildflower displays in spring. Wimbeldon of the Wheatbelt (Mar), Rodeo, Agricultural Show & Ute Parade (Sept). 

Tourist Attractions & Info:
Historical Society Museum, McPherson St.

Nearby:
McPherson’s Homestead (1 km east) superb pioneering architecture displayed in home of original settler (1869). Yarra Yarra Lake (16 km south) stunning salt lake changing from pink (summer) to blue (winter). Tathra NP (25 km s-w) 4 300 ha park protecting sandplain flora (heath, banksia), interesting rocky outcrops and diverse wildflower displays in spring. Tel (08) 9937 1104. Lake Indoon (61 km s-w) popular freshwater lake for many watersports and recreational activities.

Accommodation:
Carnamah has a hotel/motel and caravan park. Visitor Information Centre: Council offices, McPherson St. Tel (08) 9951 1055.

Airport:
Geraldton Airport (GET), Gordon Garratt Dr. Tel (08) 9923 3207. (198 km n-w).

Hospital:
North Midlands Health Service, Thomas St, Three Springs. Tel (08) 9954 3200. (23 km n-w).