Pingelly

Located 158km south-east of Perth along route 120 in the heart of the Central Great Southern Wheatbelt, Pingelly is a pleasant 90 minute drive from metropolitan Perth, and is conveniently situated for visitors to take in a variety of local attractions and diverse day trips.

Pingelly was settled from the 1860’s, and the Shire is a rich and diverse cropping and grazing agricultural region contributing significantly to the state’s wool and grain exports. Visitors can get rare insights into Western Australia's rich colonial heritage here at Pingelly. The Moorambine Heritage Trail starts at St Patrick's Church, built in 1871 and still in use today. The Court House Museum was built in 1897 and it now houses historic photographs and local memorabilia.

Just 26km north-west of Pingelly on the western edge of the Central Wheatbelt, the Boyagin Nature Reserve is an important remnant of natural bushland offering picnic and bushwalking activities.

Pingelly Community Craft Centre
Call into the Pingelly Community Craft Centre for a chat and a cup of tea and obtain tourist information. While here you can purchase local art and crafts, gift lines, souvenirs, and book and pay for overnight stays at the caravan park. Open 7 days from 9.30am.

Pingelly Community Resource Centre
Pingelly CRC offers a wide range of services, including Pingelly Public Library, public access internet facilities, printing, desktop publishing, fax and email services to name a few. Drop in and meet the friendly staff!

Pingelly Museum & Historical Group @ Town Hall
The Pingelly Museum has found its home within the historic Town Hall, located on the main street of Pingelly. The Town Hall includes multiple historical displays:

• Neil Gill's Sulky and Buggie Collection - Mr Neil Gill kindly donated a collection of restored sulkies and buggies to the Shire of Pingelly. These amazing pieces of history are proudly displayed on the stage floor of the Town Hall.
• The RSL Collection of Soldier Profiles - This is a large collection of local soldiers who fought in WWI and WWII. Honouring the local resident soldiers, these profiles are on permanent display within the Town Hall.
• Lost Pingelly Collection
• People of Pingelly Past and Present
• The original Pingelly Telephone Exchange
• War Memorabilia
• Local Honour Boards - Representing the pas history of Pingelly
• Pingelly inventions and creations - Honouring the creators and the history of Pingelly.
• Tool evolution display - Displaying the evolution of tools through time.
• Rotational displays - There are several rotational displays that reflect the heritage and history of Pingelly through presentations of memorabilia.

Current opening hours are weekends from 10am to 1pm.

Private viewings may be requested during the week by phoning the Shire of Pingelly (08 9887 1066) or through email admin@pingelly.wa.gov.au

Pioneer Park
Perfect rest stop for the traveller to stretch their legs with free BBQ facilities, picnic area and playground offering disability friendly public conveniences.

Apex Lookout
Offers panoramic views of the town and countryside. Access off Balfour Street.

Cross on the Hill
This 15 metre tall cross was erected by a local farmer and is illuminated by night symbolising peace and hope.

Moorumbine Heritage Townsite and St Patrick’s Anglican Church
Located 8km east of Pingelly, Moorumbine was originally settled in 1864. St Patrick’s was consecrated in 1873 and is still in use today.

Boyagin Nature Reserve
Located 26km north-west of Pingelly. Boyagin Nature Reserve is a designated flora and fauna reserve with picnic, bushwalking activities and wildflowers in season. Boyagin Rock rises 50 metres above the surrounding countryside.

Tutanning Flora and Fauna Reserve
Located 22.5km east of Pingelly, impressive displays of wildflowers in springtime. Bunk accommodation available at the Percy Marshall Study Centre. Enquiries through DPaW Narrogin Tel: (08) 9881 9200.

Dryandra Woodland
Located approximately 50km from Pingelly with over 100 bird species and 24 mammals, Dryandra Woodland offers one of the best chances to view native animals in their natural habitat

Pingelly accommodation
Farmstay, hotel and motel and Pingelly Caravan park accommodation is available.

For more information about Pingelly visit www.pingelly.wa.gov.au