Kulin WA 6365 (Pop 350)

Kulin is an interesting Golden Outback township located 284 km s-e of Perth. A typical country wheat town, it is noted for its spectacular wildflower displays during Sept/Oct. A charming aspect of this town is the tin horses that begin appearing along the racetrack road (aka Tin Horse Hwy) in fun anticipation of the Kulin Bush Races weekend (Oct). Charity Car Rally (Sept), Shearing Comp (Oct).

Tourist Attractions & Info:
Butlers Garage, cnr Johnston & Stewart Sts car and machinery museum housed in restored garage and open by appt. Memorial Slide & Swimming Pool, Holt Rock Rd regional WA’s longest waterslide.

Nearby:
Jilakin Rock & Lake (16 km east) large granite monolith overlooking vast 1 200 ha lake. Hopkins Nature Reserve (20 km east) flora conservation area. Buckley’s Breakaways (58 km east) unique white and pink rock forms. Dragon Rocks Nature Reserve (75 km east) 32 000 ha flora and fauna reserve.

Accommodation:
Kulin has a hotel/motel and caravan park. Visitor Information Centre: Resource Centre, JohnstonS t. Tel (08) 9880 1021.

Airport:
Perth Airport (PER), 2 George Wiencke Drive, Perth Airport. Tel (08) 9478 8888. (272 km n-w).

Health Service/Hospital:
Kondinin Districts Health Service, Graham St. Tel (08) 9889 1000. (24 km north);
Narembeen Memorial Hospital, Ada St. Tel (08) 9064 6222. (75 km north).