Dwellingup WA 6213 (Pop 560)

Dwellingup is a prosperous timber town surrounded by state forests 106 km south of Perth. Settled by early timber cutters in 1890s, 30 years later Dwellingup had become an important forest management and research centre. Tragically the town and a number of surrounding towns were destroyed by lightning ignited bushfires in 1961 and had to be rebuilt. Log Chop & Community Fair (Feb), Winterfest & Forest Heritage Festival (July).

Tourist Attractions & Info:
Dwellingup Pharmacy Museum, McLarty St historic pharmaceuticals and equipment displays. By appointment. Forest Heritage Centre, Acacia Rd consists of the School of Wood, Forest Heritage Gallery and Interpretive Centre focusing on the region’s timber history, wood designs and education.

Nearby:
Lane-Poole Reserve (10 km south) 54 000 ha recreational area for watersports, camping, fishing & walks (King Jarrah - 18 km, Nanga Circuit - 17km). Marrinup Forest Tour 16 km tour featuring the Marrinup POW camp, old mills and towns of the Darling Scarp. 

Accommodation:
Dwellingup has a hotel, lodge, chalets and a caravan park. Visitor Information Centre: Marrinup St. Tel (08) 9538 1108.

Airport:
Perth Airport (PER), 2 George Wiencke Drive, Perth Airport. Tel (08) 9478 8888. (93 km north). 

Hospital:
Murray Hospital, McKay St, Pinjarra. Tel (08) 9531 7222. (24 km n-w).