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The Jones Building - Built in 1911, this impressive heritage listed building was the shopping centre of its day, where you could buy
everything from flour to bullets. This newly renovated building is not to be missed so drop in to taste or buy local wines, or to learn about
Broomehill's past and future. Opening hours; Tues & Wed 10am - 5pm, Thurs thru Sat 9.30am - late and Sunday 9.00am - 6.00pm. For bookings phone 08 9824 1513.
Walk the Village - Broomehill has many interesting sites to see and walking through the village
is the best way to see them. The walk will take a couple of hours, depending
on whom you meet along the way. There is a map available or you can take a
guided walk. However, prior arrangement must be made for the guided walk,
maximum 10 people at $5 per head. Contact Anne on 9824 1309.
Holland Track & Holland Park - Back in 1893, gold was discovered in Coolgardie and prospectors came from all
over Australia to seek their fortunes. The only route available from Albany
was via Northam and a shorter route was required.
John Holland and his party
set out from Broomehill in April 1893 to carve a track to Coolgardie, which would take about two weeks
off travelling time. They arrived there two months later, having covered 330 miles of unexplored country, and cut the longest continuous track in WA.
Today you can still follow the Holland Track and detailed information and a map can
be obtained from the Broomehill Shire. Best times to travel the track are autumn and,
particularly, spring (wildflower season).
Holland Park, in the centre of Broomehill, is dedicated to the gutsy explorers who opened up the Holland Track and is a lovely spot to rest or play.
St Elizabeth's Church - Originally built in 1892 as a police station is open daily.
Post Office -
The Broomehill Post Office has been delivering mail to the Broomehill people
for over 100 years and has been recently renovated to include a small gift and stationary shop. Local tourist information and brochures are also available.
Wadjekanup Bridge and Hayfield Reserve - One of the oldest bridges in WA still standing, it can't handle cars but
you can walk across to the nearby Hayfield Reserve and enjoy the flora and
fauna. The pool here is where the locals used to cool off during the hot
summers and, even further back, it was an Aboriginal ceremonial site.
Nearby, the old Hayfield School, an 1854 pioneer grave and a hut built by
Prisoners of War can be found still standing. A detailed map can be picked
up from the Post Office, Shire or roadhouse.
Museum - Built in 1898, it has played many roles, including Town
Hall, Mechanic's Lodge and Church. Today it contains a treasure trove of
interesting machinery and memorabilia. Well worth contacting Anne
9824 1309 or Ern 9824 1378, who are happy to open the doors.
Picnic Spots - If a picnic spot is what you are looking for then the Broomehill township has two lovely shady spots to stop. Holland Park is situated at the rear
of the Broomehill Shire Offices and the Centenary Park opposite the Hotel. If you have a little spare time and like a bush walk and nature then you maybe pleasantly surprised
in what the natural bush surrounding the town has to offer.
More tourist information can be found on the Broomehill page of the Hidden Treasures website,
at the Shire Office, Post Office and Roadhouse.
Information on this page sourced from Hidden Treasures of the Great Southern
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