Nungarin

Located a three and a half hour drive east of Perth is the historic town of Nungarin. Nungarin was a depot for Australian army personnel from 1944 to 1960. McCorry's Hotel and adjoining blacksmith's building was built in 1911 and also offers quality accommodation. Be sure to visit the Nungarin Heritage Machinery and Army Museum. Tenth Light Horse military armoured vehicles and many items that support an army in the field are displayed in Western Australia's only remaining WWII Five Base Ordnance Depot. In addition to militaria, dolls and matchbox toys are featured and an outstanding agricultural equipment collection reflects early settlers' lives. Mangowine Homestead was built circa 1876 for Charles and Jane Adams, this pioneer homestead is set in the rich eastern wheatlands. The Mangowine Homestead was a wayside stop on the way to the Goldfields for many travellers and it has been restored to its original condition. The property consists of the first homestead constructed out of stone and mud brick, a wayside inn, cellar, wells and a family grave. Call at the Post Office for heritage trail information. The Nungarin Wheatbelt Markets are known throughout the district. They are held on the first Sunday of each month , March to December . Eaglestone Hill is a granite outcrop in the Nungarin Shire that is worth visiting. Hotel, guesthouse and caravan park accommodation is available. Limited shopping. Internet is available at the Nungarin Telecentre along with other services.