Dwellingup History
Location: |
97km south of Perth |
Shire: |
Murray |
Population: |
383 |
Postcode: |
6213 |
The peaceful little township of Dwellingup is situated east of Pinjarra, in the Central South region. Superb views of the Indian Ocean and Peel Inlet can be seen from the road leading into the township.
Dwellingup was first established as a timber milling town late last century. However, very little of the original town is still standing. A fierce bushfire swept through the district in 1961 and destroyed nearly all the original buildings. Only the Dwellingup Hotel was left unscathed.
Visitors can enjoy a real countrystyle meal at the friendly Dwellingup Community Hotel and also of interest to tourists is the Hotham Valley Tourist Railway which runs steam train trips between Pinjarra and Dwellingup. Canoeing is a popular pastime on the Murray River, one of the largest permanent rivers in the jarrah forest. Lane Poole Reserve is a forest recreation area with many camping and picnic areas on the banks of the river.
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During winter the Murray River flows at it's challenging best, offering everything from fast water rafting through to exhilarating white water rafting.
ETMYLIN TRAMWAY
When you arrive at Dwellingup station, you’ll sense you ‘re about to embark on a journey with a difference. Our historic train, will take you on a scenic forest journey along 8km of the states last surviving lightly built developmental railway, to Etmylin Siding.
The Forest Heritage Centre is unique. While there are many interpretive facilities set in a forest environment none contain the intricate machinery of industry, a museum of social, natural and industrial history and a working school of fine wood training.
Marinyup Prisoner of War Campsite
When Australia went to war in 1939, a labour shortage resulted that, by 1942 had reached crisis point. Success in the war meant that 250,000 prisoners needed to be secured. Therefore, an agreement was reached with Britain and Prisoners of War (POW’s) were shipped from Libya and India to assist the Australian workforce, particularly rural areas.
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