Mundaring WA 6073 (Pop 2 800)

Mundaring has developed into a Perth commuter suburb located just 34 km east of the CBD.  Settled in 1880s, the construction of Mundaring Weir (1896-1900) ensured the town’s future with the water supplying wheatbelt towns right across to the Kalgoorlie goldfields. Soon thereafter, the water scheme became a popular recreational area for Perth residents and remains so today. Mundaring Hills Festival (Apr), Perth Hills Wine Show (Sept).

Tourist Attractions & Info:
Mundaring & Hills District Museum, Great Eastern Hwy intereting local history displays. Mundaring Arts Centre, Great Eastern Hwy good selection of modern WA art and designs. Mundaring Sculpture Park, Jacoby St sculpture collection by WA artists.

Nearby:
Mundaring Weir (8 km south) Number 1 Pump Station (formerly the C.Y.O’Connor Museum) has a fascinating exhibition of the incredible project that connected the early goldfields with water. Open (12-5pm) Sun. Mundaring Weir Gallery housed within the Old Mechanics Institute (1908) fine displays of local craftspeople. Open (11.30am-5pm) weekends/public holidays. John Forrest NP (6 km west) WA’s first national park (1898) straddles the Darling Range featuring majestic jarrah forests and WA’s only railway tunnel, Swan View Tunnel. Rocky Pool is a pretty natural pool and views from the park are spectacular. Karakamia Sanctuary (8 km n-e) native wildlife reserve. Lake Leschenaultia (12 km n-w) watersports, bushwalking & camping. Kalamunda NP (23 km south) includes first bush section of 963 km Bibbulmun Track and scenic jarrah forest walks. Lesmurdie Falls NP (29 km south) 56 ha Darling Escarpment park surrounding the spectacular 50 m falls, excellent walking trails and breathtaking lookout views. Walyunga NP (30 km n-w) stunning Darling Range park of rocky granite outcrops and sensational springtime wildflowers. The Swan River flows through the park and hosts the annual whitewater rapids Avon Descent.

Accommodation:
Mundaring has a motel, 3 hotels, holiday cottages, a backpackers and a caravan park. Visitor Information Centre: The Old School, 7225 Great Eastern Hwy. Tel (08) 9295 0202.

Airport:
Perth Airport (PER), 2 George Wiencke Drive, Perth Airport. Tel (08) 9478 8888. (23 km s-w).

Hospital:
Swan District Hospital Campus, Eveline Rd, Middle Swan. Tel (08) 9347 5244.