Westonia

Westonia

 

Just off Route 94, the small town of Westonia 310km cast of Perth gained its name from Alfred David Weston, a sparetime prospector who stumbled across gold in 1910 while on his way to the Goldfields.

Weston’s discovery sparked a rush of prospectors, and the ruins of just one of the many gold mines, the Edna-May can be seen 1km outside the town. 

The historic Edna-May Tavern is Westonia evokes the simple architectural charm of an earlier age.

Sandford Rocks, one of the many granite outcrops throughout The Golden Way, is a popular picnic stop just east of Westonia.

Visual source:  jocom

 

 

Wickepin

 

The Wickepin district, first settled by shepherds and timber cutters, has grown into a major grain-growing and stud-farming’ area.

The town of Wickepin, 40km north-east of Narrogin, retains a number of buildings dating back to 1910.

The small town of Yealering, 30km north-east of Wickepin, boasts a number of original buildings shaded by huge trees planted by the district pioneers.

A short walk away is the beautiful gush-clad lake Yearlering, which attracts many waterfowl and is a popular swimming and boating venue.

Harrismith, south-east of Wickepin, is noted for its springtime wildflower displays which attract coach tours in September-October each year.

Photo courtesy:  wftptyltd

 

 

 

New Norfolk

 

New Norfolk is about 48km N Hobart in the Derwent Valley.  The town was first settled in 1807 by convicts brought from Norfolk Island and much of the colonial character remains.  Major hop-growing center.

Photo courtesy:  newnorfolk