Gingin WA 6503 (Pop 520)

Gingin is a charming historic township located just 83 km north of Perth. It is one of WA’s oldest settlements having been founded in 1832. Today Gingin is an important rural service centre with many beautiful heritage buildings and surrounded by sheep, cattle and wheat farms, citrus orchards and some vineyards. Horticultural Expo (Apr), British Car Club Day (May), Lily Festival (Sept).

Tourist Attractions & Info:
Historic Gingin includes Jones Shop (1854), St Luke’s Anglican Church (1861), Uniting Church (1870), Post Office (1886), Philbey’s Cottage (1903), Dewar’s House (National Trust-listed).

Nearby:
Granville (4 km n-w) historic home (1860s) later converted into a hotel. Garvity Discovery Centre (15 km s-w) scientific centre featuring fascinating displays, the Southern Hemisphere’s largest astronomy centre and WA’s largest telescope. Moore River NP (30 km n-w) 17 500 ha conservation park protecting large tracks of banksia woodlands and featuring stunning springtime wildflower displays. Tel (08) 9405 1222.

Accommodation:
Gingin has a hotel/motel and caravan park. Visitor Information Centre: Council offices, Brockman St. Tel (08) 9575 2211.

Airport:
Perth Airport (PER), 2 George Wiencke Drive, Perth Airport. Tel (08) 9478 8888. (76 km south). 

Hospital:
Joondalup Health Campus,cnr Grand Blvd & Shenton Ave, Joondalup. Tel (08) 9400 9400. (64 km south).