Farm to Fork - Wheatbelt Loop

Darkan to Wagin (62km)

You may be familiar with Wagin duck appearing on menus across the State; now it's time to visit the source, the small family-owned business Wagin Duck & Game. If seeking wellness ingredients, head to Unigrain. The health-conscious producer sells plant-based food and beverage ingredients - perfect for a detox while road-tripping.

After shopping, stretch your legs with a wander around Wagin Historical Village. The museum contains 25 original and replica historic buildings, such as the Village Fire Station, Stone Church and a Blacksmith. Admire artefacts and see machinery from a bygone era.

No trip to Wagin is complete without a picture of its famed mascot! Strike a pose with a Giant Ram - the second largest in the Southern Hemisphere - honouring the region's wool industry.

Event not to miss

See the best of the region's agriculture at Wagin Woolarama. Running 8 - 9 March, the fair includes competitions, food stalls, arts and crafts, a dog entertainment arena and even a rodeo. Yeehaw!

Wagin to Dumbleyung (40km)

Have a cultural awakening at Wuddi Aboriginal Cultural Centre & Tours. The centre offers bespoke Noongar tours to connect to cultural traditions, such as bushfood tastings and discovering the region's most important indigenous sites on foot. It also sells locally made indigenous artworks and products with sales supporting local artists.

Continue your bush foods journey at Beaumont Farm Kitchen. The producer sells native quandong products such as jams, chilli sauce and sugars. Are you a coffee connoisseur? Try a cup of roasted quandong coffee blend.

Appreciate Dumbleyung’s unique outback history with a visit to the Bluebird Interpretive Centre. The centre showcases Donald Campbell's record-breaking high-speed journey in his 'Bluebird' - a jet-propelled hydroplane boat - along Lake Dumbleyung in 1964.

Overnight

Call it a night at Mary's Farm Cottages. Kukerin's luxurious eco-friendly accommodation has eight cottages positioned in a semi-circle offering pleasant farmland views.

Hyden to Kulin (83km)

Appreciate outback quirks and humour journeying along Tin Horse Highway. Over 70 eclectic tin horses made by Kulin community members dot paddocks along a 15km stretch, making it a stop-start scenario to take photos of the amusing roadside gallery.

Event not to miss

There's a good reason why colourful (and resourceful!) tin horses decorate the highway. Tin Horse Highway was conceived to promote the annual Kulin Bush Race. The big community event will occur this year on 27 – 29 September.. Besides races, the weekend hosts many events, live music, camping, and kids' entertainment - fun for everyone!

Kulin to Kondinin (24km)

Exercise your green thumb at Kondinin Community Garden. The volunteer-run community garden is where locals grow fresh produce and create murals. The space regularly hosts busy bee events and the annual 'Gourmet in the Garden' event.

Go from vivid gardens to see the changing hues of Statues Lake. At certain times during the year, the lake appears bright green and yellow due to algae formation, apparently most vivid in November. Observe the large iron stencil-shaped sculptures depicting farmers in action along the lake's shoreline.

Kondinin to Corrigin (48km)

Pay respects to a human's best friend at Corrigin Dog Cemetery. Established in 1974, it is the final resting place for over 200 pets, many with a headstone commemorating their life.

After paying tribute to much-loved pooches, head to Mallee Tree Café & Gallery. The all-day café serves breakfast and lunch as well as freshly baked sweets.

Event not to miss

Join the local revelry at the annual Corrigin Ag Show. The century-old fair occurs every September and includes farming demonstrations, local entertainment, chocolate cake competitions, and truck rides for kids.

Corrigin to York (132km)

Enjoy a taste of the Mediterranean at York Olive Oil & Ice Cream Co. The much-loved gourmet store sells oil produced on-premise, tapenades, jams and spreads. Treat yourself to an ice cream with locally-inspired flavours such as jarrah honey and Carnarvon mangoes for dessert. Make sure to purchase a loaf of freshly wood-fired bread - the shop is renowned for it!

Cheers to a weekend of delectable discoveries visiting Nick's Wine. The vineyard is inspired by Southern Italian wine, with Shiraz and Tempranillo grapes used to create one of the Avon Valley's finest drops.

York to Perth (98km)