Explore Carnamah's natural, heritage and cultural attractions
World's Biggest Tractor
This monument to Western Australian agriculture, manufacturing, and heritage and can be found on Yarra Street in Carnamah. The tractor is a five-times replica of the Chamberlain 40K, which was the first tractor manufactured in WA in 1949. The 40k and the models that followed played a significant role in the development of WA's agricultural regions after the Second World War.
The tractor is 11.5 metres high, 16 metres long, was constructed using 42 tonnes of steel by DIAB Engineering in Geraldton, and was funded mostly by Tracmach, private and corporate donations.
Local Museum
The Carnamah Historical Society & Museum's collection includes objects, photos and documents from Carnamah's social, domestic, commercial and agricultural past - from tiny household items up to tractors! The museum is open Friday afternoons from 1:30 to 5pm or you can make arrangements with George on 0439 966 040 or (08) 9951 1690 to visit at other times. Entry is FREE and the museum is located at 10 Macpherson Street in Carnamah | Map
Find out more at www.carnamah.com.au/museum
Art Gallery
The Bank Gallery is located in a beautifully restored former bank and residence at 8 Macpherson Street in Carnamah, which was built in 1930 for the Bank of Australasia. The gallery is open 10am to 2pm on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and select weekends. It is presently showing an exhibition of works created by textile artist Deidre Robb, who is in residnece with North Midlands Project | Map
Check out or follow North Midlands Project on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter for more.
Tractor Museum
Walton's Tractor Museum at 5 Forrester Avenue contains an impressive collection of over 60 vintage John Deere and Chamberlain tractors. Retired machinery dealer Hal Walton acquired the tractors locally and from around Australia and the world. Most of the tractors have been fully restored and are in running order. Entry is $10 per person.
If you'd like to check them out, make an appointment with Lindsay on 0428 306 969 or Bill on 9951 1364 | Map
Historic Homestead
The 150 year old Macpherson Homestead and its ruinous outbuildings are located one kilometre east of Carnamah on the Bunjil-Carnamah Road. Originally home to the Macpherson family, it is now owned by the community and has been fully restored. Its grounds can be visited at any time and if you'd like to look inside, get in touch with George on (08) 9951 1690 or 0439 966 040. Entry to the homestead is FREE with donations appreciated | Map
Find out more at www.carnamah.com.au/homestead
The Exchange + Visitor Info
The Exchange is a former mechanical garage and showroom that has been transformed into a community lounge-room, book exchange, art studio and event space that features visitor information, free WiFi and computer access. It is located at 4 Macpherson Street in Carnamah and is open on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 10am to 1pm | Map
Check out or follow North Midlands Project on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter for more.
Stunning Night Skies
When the sun sets our night-time asset comes to life - the dark night sky and its vivid display of stars! We're proudly part of the Astrotourism initiative and have two suggested spots to view the stars or take some great astro-photography:
Mulliah / Yarra Yarra Lakes
Mulliah or Yarra Yarra Lakes cover an area of 119 square kilometres! The lakes consist of an enormous salt lake and a series of smaller connected lakes. The lakes offer an imposing view year round, irrespective of whether they're filled with water or completely dry.
A great viewpoint of the lakes is the lookout on a short gravel road off the Carnamah-Eneabba Road about one kilometre west of Carnamah. The lookout has a large turnaround - so there's plenty of room to take a look even if you're in a large vehicle or have a caravan in tow | Map
If you'd like to visit the lake's edge, an easy spot is via the gravelled Winchester South Road, which is located 16 kilometres southwest of Carnamah via the Carnamah-Eneabba Road.
Art + Heritage Trail
A trail of heritage plaques, murals, historic photographs, old advertisements and artworks. The trial begins with the mural outside IGA at 6 Yarra Street, continues in the windows of Wallace's News & Drapery, turns up Macpherson Street and runs up both sides of the street, finishing with the last plaque outside 46 Macpherson Street.
If you're keen for a longer walk, continue to join up with the Walk Trail (below) which goes through bush behind the school, along the edge of the Bunjil-Carnamah Road and to Macpherson Homestead.
Walk Trail
The one kilometre trail begins at the southeast corner of the Carnamah townsite up behind the school as Bowman Street turns into the Bunjil-Carnamah Road (near its intersection with the Carnamah-Perenjori Road).
Paths, suitable for walking or cycling, meander through the bush on the side of the Bunjil-Carnamah road, connecting up to the driveway of the historic Macpherson Homestead and then finishing at the homestead. There's several park benches along the way if you want to take a break.
Photo courtesy of Let Me Be Free blog
Wildflowers
Carnamah and surrounding districts are home to annual displays of wildflowers, which are in bloom at varying times between July and September. The best time to visit varies from year to the next, depending on the season. If planning in advance, August is your best bet!
Carnamah Bell
The Carnamah Bell, also known as the Harlequin Bell, can only be found in and near Carnamah! It is a shrub with small red, yellow or green bell shaped flowers.
It can be found about 100 metres into the Walk Trail (above) along the edge of the Bunjil-Carnamah Road and along the edges of Billeroo Road.
Everlastings
Depending on the season, everlastings and pom poms are in bloom in late July and during August. A great spot to check them out is a cleared opening in the bush 11 kilometres from Carnamah on the Carnamah-Perenjori Road.
Donkey Orchids
Usually in bloom during August but can be later or earlier depending on seasonal conditions.
Donkey orchids can be found in the bush near the northestern corner of Macpherson Street and the Carnamah-Perenjori Road.
Photo courtesy of Gnangarra
Wreath Flowers
Wreath flowers can be found, sometimes in abundance, growing on the graded gravel edges of roadsides. They're usual months of flowering are in August or September and they can often be found on the edges Bateman Road in Three Springs and on the sides of the Carnamah-Perenjori Road towards Perenjori.
Free WiFi
Free WiFi is available for locals and visitors inside, outside and near The Exchange, The Bank Gallery and the Carnamah Museum at 4, 8 and 10 Macpherson Street. The password is Carnamah with a capital C.
Network - Carnamah Cultural Precinct
Password - Carnamah
Parks + Gardens
Rest Stop, Playground + Toilets
There is a spacious turn-around; public toilets; an undercover playground and a comfortable rest stop with barbeques, chairs and tables next to the Carnamah War Memorial on Yarra Street | Map
Powerhouse Park
Small park at 3 Yarra Street on the site of Carnamah's former power station, which ran from 1926 to 1970. The park features some concrete remnants from its powerhouse days | Map
Henry Parkin Gardens
Lawned area and garden at 13 Macpherson Street - next to One L of a Good Feed. There's a nice sitting area within the garden's gazebo and public toilets can be found at the very back of the block behind One L | Map
Bush Food + Medicine Garden
Located at the front of The Exchange at 4 Macpherson Street. The garden contains a number of native plants used by Aboriginal people for food and medicine | Map
Virtual Museum
A series of 14 award-winning online exhibitions created by the Carnamah Historical Society. The 'Virtual Museum: to be known and distinguished as Carnamah' covers pastoralist settlers, the Midland Railway, farming, early schooling, toys, the First World War and much more! Take a browse online and get familiar with some of the stories that shaped Carnamah.
Explore the virtual museum at www.carnamah.com.au/virtual-museum
The virtual museum can also be explored on a large touchscreen at the Carnamah Museum.
Toilets
A more practical attraction! Public toilets can be found at:
The rest stop next to the Carnamah Big Tractor on Yarra Street | Map
In the back corner behind the Carnamah Hall at 9 Macpherson Street | Map
Macpherson Homestead off the Bunjil-Carnamah Road | Map
Additionally, when open, toilets can also be found at:
Explore our region...
Coorow - 27 kilometres south of Carnamah on Midlands Road
Three Springs - 23 kilometres north of Carnamah on Midlands Road
Perenjori - 56 kilometres northeast of Carnamah on Carnamah-Perenjori Road
Morawa - 65 kilometres north of Carnamah via the Carnamah-Perenjori, Inering, Perenjori-Three Springs, Boundary, Hill, Morawa South and Mullewa-Wubin Roads
Mingenew - 76 kilometres northwest of Carnamah on Midlands Road