Morawa
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Morawa is a sheep and wheat farming town right in the heart of wildflower country in the Western Australian Wheatbelt, four and a half hours’ drive north of Perth. From August to October, the region puts on a stunning display of colourful and unusual outback wildflowers, including orchids, native foxgloves, grevillea, acacias, wreath flowers and carpets of everlastings.
The area was first settled around 1905 and Morawa was declared a town in 1912. It was once home to the iron ore mine that supplied the first iron ore to be exported from Western Australia.
Morawa attractions
- Explore the old gaol, courthouse and windmill collection at the Morawa Museum.
- Take a look around the historical Monsignor Hawes Church of the Holy Cross and the Priests' lodge.
- Check out the rock formations at Bilya Rock, Koolanooka Springs and War Rock.
- Discover some interesting native plants and animals at the Koolanooka Mine Site.
Morawa accommodation
Morawa accommodation options include the Shire of Morawa Caravan Park, hotel/motel, B&B, caravan park and farm stays. The town also has a pub and a quaint shopping precinct.
Contact Morawa Shire www.morawa.wa.gov.au or visit www.wildflowercountry.com.au for more information about Morawa accommodation and attractions.
Check out www.monsignorhawes.com to learn more about the fascinating life of Monsignor Hawes including the Monsignor Hawes Heritage Trail.
Things to do around Morawa
Karara Rangeland Park
Western Australia's nature, culture and history are alive in this immense 560,672-hectare park. It features banded ironstone ridges, permanent water…
Morawa District Historical Society Museum
Like many midwest townships, Morawa’s history is a tale of agricultural development. Perhaps nowhere is this more evident than the Morawa District…
Koolanooka Springs
Koolanooka Springs is home to spectacular wildflower displays and also provides an opportunity to witness an abundance of native animals in their…
Church of the Holy Cross and Priest's Lodge Morawa
The foundation stone for this church was laid on 18th December 1932 and the opening ceremony was held on 2nd July 1933. Hawes was influenced by the…