Winery, Woodlands and Wheatbelt Trail

Located in the Central Southern Wheatbelt, Pingelly is a picturesque town that contributes significantly to the state's wool and grain exports.

Perhaps take a leisurely lunch at Tanglefoot Winery, then cut across to historical Pingelly with a drive to Boyagin Rock or Tutanning Reserve one of the richest conservation areas in WA (not suitable for vans).

Drive 57 kilometres to Wickepin and explore Albert Facey’s Homestead and wander the Yarling Brook heritage walk then make your way to Harrismith with its wide variety of wildflowers in season.

The regional centre of Narrogin is a charming mix of farming life and modern conveniences. Head to Downderry Winery a quick wine tasting before exploring Narrogin with its heritage streetscapes and pretty gardens, wander Narrogin’s Railway Dam or Gnarojin Park then walk the wildflower trail at Foxes Lair or perhaps take in Lake Toolibin home to the endangered freckled duck.

Extend you trip overnight to experience the Barna Mia nocturnal tour at the Dryandra Woodland National Park, bookings a must.

The centre of a thriving Merino stud industry, Wagin is the proud home to the Giant Ram and Wagin Woolorama. The Giant Ram welcomes you to town – the biggest in the southern hemisphere. Take in the Wagin Historical Village for an up-close view of the town’s pioneering past then drive the 30km to Arthur River with its unique ‘Rarebits on Burrowes’ shop. In season beautiful wildflowers bloom at Boronia Reserve.

The Wheatbelt town of Williams is noted for its magnificent display of roses in the main street over the summer and well into the cooler months. Explore the1km Heritage Trail walk and The Williams Woolshed, displaying a fine range of woollen garments, local wines and have a coffee at The Shed Café. Explore the history of the wool industry in The Shearer’s Yarn.

Leaving Williams, head towards Perth and take in the Williams Nature Reserve located 10km northwest of the town. Perhaps along the route deviate through Wandering to pick up some extra Wheatbelt wines to take back home,