Morawa WA 6623 (Pop 600)

Morawa is a pleasant Coral Coast region service town located 395 km north of Perth. Only settled in 1905, this typical wheatbelt town has the honour of being the site of Australia’s first commercial iron-ore exports.

Tourist Attractions & Info:
Church of the Holy Cross & Old Presbytery, Davis St designed by architect-priest, John Hawes in 1930s of local stone and featuring louvred shutters to protect against the fierce summer temperatures. The Old Presbytery may be the smallest such building in the world with just enough space for a bed, chair and table. Historical Museum, Prater St housed within the old police station and gaol with interesting historic displays and memorabilia. Open by appt.

Nearby:
Koolanooka Hills Mine Site & Lookout (9 km east). Perenjori (18 km s-e) goldmining ghost town with historic church, St Joseph’s, designed by architect-priest, John Hawes. Koolanooka Springs Reserve (26 km east) popular recreation area.

Accommodation:
Morawa has a hotel/motel, B&B and caravan park. Visitor Information Centre: (Aug-Oct) Windfield St. Tel (08) 9971 1421 or Council offices, cnr Dreghorn & Prater Sts. Tel (08) 9971 1204. 

Airport:
Geraldton Airport (GET), Geraldton-Mt Magnet Rd. Tel (08) 99 23 3207. (187 km n-w).

Hospital:
Morawa Health Service, Caufield Rd. Tel (08) 9971 0200.