NARROGIN TOURISM

BUILDINGS

OLD COURT HOUSE MUSEUM
Cnr. Egerton and Earl Streets, Narrogin
Narrogin’s Old Courthouse Museum is located in a charming historic building which was originally built as a government school in 1894. In 1905 it was converted into the local courthouse. It became the local branch of the Agricultural Bank between 1924 and 1945, but returned to its former use as a courthouse in 1970.
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OLD BAPTIST CHURCH
31 Fortune St, Narrogin
The foundation stone was laid on 22/5/1902 by Mrs A. Oliver. It’s first minister was a prominent Baptist, Rev. William Kennedy. It continued as base for a major church until new premises built in 1980s. The former Narrogin Baptist Church building is now privately owned.

NARROGIN WAR MEMORIAL
Memorial Park, Williams Road, Narrogin
Designed by G.G. Lavater and built by Hugh Marsh, the Narrogin War Memorial is a pavilion which was originally erected in memory of those who lost their lives in World War One.  A monument stands in the centre of the pavilion with three sides having honour rolls which commemorate those who died in service or were killed in action in World Wars One and Two. The first Anzac Day ceremony at Narrogin was held in 1922, when the foundation stone of the Memorial Pavilion was laid by Lt. Colonel Olden of the 10th Light Horse.

NARROGIN TOWN HALL
80 Federal St, Narrogin
Officially opened 1908, the building was designed by G.G. Lavater and built by built by Hugh Marsh.
It was a major venue for social occasions including local amateur and visiting professional theatre, dances, public meetings, etc. In its early years the Road Board used the front rooms and many VIPs were given civic welcomes there.

ST MATTHEW’S CONVENT
59 Fortune Street, Narrogin
The Catholic school in Narrogin was founded in 1918 by the Sisters of Our Lady of the Missions. The school was staffed solely by these Sisters, who lived in St Matthew’s Convent (above).
During World War Two students from the Sacred Heart schools in Perth, run by the Sisters of Our Lady of the Missions, were evacuated to St Matthew’s School in Narrogin because there was fear of a Japanese attack from the sea.

GNAROJIN PARK
At Gnarojin Park visitors can walk or ride the 1.5km heritage trail.
100 black granite tiles depict events since Narrogin was settled in 1892.
Many of the tiles portray important historical events, and give an interesting overview of life in historical and modern day Narrogin. The trail starts near Kipling and Gordon Streets, and follows along beside the creek to Herald Street.
Along the way find a playground, artwork, the Noongar Dreaming Site, and the new skate park.

NATURAL

FOXES LAIR
NATURE PARK
A 60 hectare bush land area within the Narrogin town boundary, draws travellers and flora and fauna buffs from all across the globe. 
Foxes Lair is unique for its spectacular array of rare wildflowers and orchids, as well as beautiful endemic wildlife and incredible bird life. 
The Arboretum has over 70 species of eucalypts. Colour coded walking tracks are identified at information bays inside the two entry points. One track is wheelchair accessible. Entry into Foxes Lair is well signed. Enter either on the north side from Williams Road opposite the caravan park or from the corner of Floreat Street and Range Road. 
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NARROGIN RAILWAY DAM
With two great short hikes Railway Dam is sensational for the visitor who wants to spend their time very close to the centre of Narrogin. Pop in to the Visitor Centre and grab a guide. You can walk to Railway Dam from the visitor centre.
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YILLIMINNING ROCK
Yilliminning-Harrismith Road
Located 17 kilometers east of Narrogin town, take a short hike up the 48 meter high rock for panoramic vistas of the area. 
The area boasts seasonal wildflowers, and plenty of sightings of endemic lizards like the Ornate Dragon Lizard (Ctenophorus ornatus). There are also picnic facilities 
Even more exciting! There is a geocache at the rock, which has been visited by many people from around the world. It has a 2/5 star rating for difficulty, and 2.5/5 star difficulty for terrain to find the geocache.

BARNA MIA
Animal Sanctuary 
One of the jewels in Dryandra’s crown. Nestled within the Dryandra Woodland you will find a truly unique sanctuary for endangered marsupials. 
Tourists and locals alike flock to Barna Mia to take a guided nocturnal tour with the chance to view bilbies, wallabies, bandicoots, and woylies.
Bookings are essential as the tours fill up quickly.
Phone: Department of Parks & Wildlife 9881 9200
Accommodation is available at the Lions Dryandra Village. Campers are welcome at Congelin Campground and the new Gnaala Mia Campground which have camp sites suitable for tents, camper trailers and caravans. Fees do apply.

DRYANDRA
NATIONAL PARK
Dryandra is situated in the Shires of Cuballing and Narrogin and is a valuable nature conservation area featuring the largest remnant of original vegetation in the western Wheatbelt. 24 mammal, 98 bird and 41 reptile species are all known to call Dryandra home, including Western Australia’s state mammal emblem, the numbat (Myrmecobius fasciatus).
Although the numbat is Dryandra’s best known inhabitant, woylies, tammar wallabies, brushtail possums, tawny frogmouths, kangaroos and wallabies are regularly seen here. Birds seen in the area include the mound-building malleefowl.
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