Cunderdin and Tammin

Cunderdin and Tammin in Western Australia’s Central Wheatbelt are steeped in history and boast many fascinating historical attractions.

Cunderdin

The town of Cunderdin was first settled with the arrival of the railway in 1894. In 1901, the Goldfields Water Scheme reached the town, bringing with it an increase in population. View the original steam pump used during this bygone era at the Cunderdin Museum, which also houses a Tiger Moth aircraft, an original bush school, artefacts from the pioneering years and a display depicting the Meckering 1968 earthquake. The results of the earthquake can still be seen today, 11 kilometres from Meckering on the Quellington (York) Road.

Tammin

Taking its name from the Tammar, a small marsupial, Tammin was the original site of the wells and dams used by Charles Hunt along his early exploration route. Hunts Well is a historical site located a few kilometres south of the town. Travel 26 kilometres north of Tammin and you'll encounter an unusual granite outcrop standing 341 metres high – it’s an excellent spot for rock climbing. The nearby Charles Gairdner National Park puts on an impressive display of colourful wildflowers and is well worth the detour during spring and winter.

For more information about local attractions, contact the Tammin Tourist Centre or the Cunderdin Tourist Centre by email.