Wickepin WA 6370 (Pop 300)     

Wickepin is a pleasant Golden Outback rural service township situated 215 km s-e of Perth. A permanent settlement followed a decade after the construction of the Great Southern Railway (1889) linking Perth and Albany. Wickepin proudly boasts acclaimed author, Albert Facey as one of their literary figures together with poet/playwright, Dorothy Hewett. Facey’s autobiography, A Fortunate Life, greatly details the area’s early pioneering days and struggles. Oasis Christmas Bash (Dec). 

Tourist Attractions & Info:
Historic Wongolin Road Buildings. Facey Homestead restored and relocated with original furnishings. Open (10am-4pm) Mar-Nov and (10am-4pm) Sat/Sun/Public Holidays Dec-Feb.

Nearby:
Toolibin Lake Reserve (20 km south) waterbirds and recreational area. Yealering Lake (30 km n-e) excellent for watersports and birdwatching.

Accommodation: Wickepin has a hotel and caravan park. Visitor Information Centre: District Resource & Telecentre. Tel (08) 9888 1500. 
 
Airport:
Perth Airport (PER), 2 George Wiencke Drive, Perth Airport. Tel (08) 9478 8888. (203 km n-w). 

Health Centre/Hospital:
Wickepin Nursing Post, Johnson St. Tel (08) 9888 1104; Narrogin Hospital, Williams Rd. Tel (08) 9881 0333. (38 km s-w).