Location: Home >>> Tourism >> Tambellup
The Old Petrol Station - This quaint old
petrol station is situated right on the highway (Garrity Street).
The Tambellup Heritage Trail - This
is a
series of three inter-connecting trails that starts in the centre of town and
takes in much of the history of the early settlement.
Because much of the Noongar history of the area is centred on the Gordon
River, the trail continues south of the town to the site of the former
Aboriginal Reserve. To the north of the Town Loop, the trail runs upstream
of the main bridge, across the river, where much of the social history of the
European settler community occurred.
Great Picnic Spots - Pop into
the Tambellup Settlers Mart or the Tambellup Deli to get your
ingredients for a picnic. Try the tranquil surrounds and black
swans at the Gordon River Reserve. Saggers Pool is a great picnic site, further up the river, where there was once an old boat shed and
boat races used to be held. Diprose Park is also lovely and it has a
children's play area, toilets and free barbecue facilities under the shade
of magnificent gum trees.
Alternatively you could try the Post Cafe for lunch or coffee and cake or the Tambellup Hotel, which also serves meals.
Corner Shop Museum - situated in the old Stationmaster's House, adjacent to the railway line on Norrish Street. Rooms have been re-created, using furniture and
artifacts of by-gone years.
Community Mosaics - Representing Tambellup's strong sense of community, a collective
effort from young and old put together this elaborate representation of
Tambellup, displayed in a mosaic art form on the front of the Shire
administration building. It depicts imagery of the Gordon River and its
significance in Tambellup's history.
Pavers set in the footpath, created by local schoolchildren, compliment the
artwork.
The 'Big Willy' - Each
entry into town is guarded by a famous Tambellup 'Big Willy' which are made from local timbers and are there to welcome people into town. Each structure features the Willy
Wagtail which is a cheeky
little bird with a big song. You'll see the playful little things everywhere in the area.
Tambellup has strong links with Noongar culture and there are many significant sites in the area, especially around the Gordon River. The Willy Wagtail also features in
local Noongar culture as a cheeky, mischievous bird.
More tourist information can be found on the Tambellup page of the Hidden Treasures website,
at the Shire Office and Telecentre.
Information on this page sourced from Hidden Treasures of the Great Southern
Page last updated
