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Narrogin WA 6312 (Pop 4 800)
Pic: by Gnangarra

Narrogin is a pleasant substantial wheatbelt service town located 200 km s-e of Perth. Part of the Outback’s Heartland sub-region, Narrogin was established by early pastoralists in 1870s. The Great Southern Railway (1889) secured the town’s future as a prosperous rural centre. State Gliding Championships (Jan), Spring Festival (Sept), Rev Heads (car rally) (Nov/Dec). 

Tourist Attractions & Info:
Old Courthouse Museum, Egerton St (1894), the former school became a bank, courthouse and is today an interesting historic museum. Open Mon-Sat. Narrogin Art Gallery, Federal St excellent local exhibitions. Open (10am-4pm) Tues-Fri and (10am-12pm) Sat. Gnarojin Park, Gordon St award-winning park with local history and cultural artworks. Lions Lookout, Kipling St.

Nearby:
Dryandra Woodland (22 km n-w) 28 000 ha of eucalypt woodlands and virgin she-oak and powderbark forests unique in this wheatbelt region. Flora and fauna abound with over 100 species of birdlife. Excellent bush trails explore this wildlife refuge that has special significance to the Noongar Aborigines. Yilliminning & Birdwhistle Rocks (11 km east) interesting rock formations.

Accommodation:
Narrogin has 3 motels, a couple of hotels, two guesthouses and a caravan park. Visitor Information Centre: Old Courthouse, Egerton St. Tel (08) 9881 2064.

Airport:
Perth Airport (PER), 2 George Wiencke Drive, Perth Airport. Tel (08) 9478 8888. (188 km n-w). 

Hospital:
Narrogin Hospital, Williams Rd. Tel (08) 9881 0333.