Things to Do and See
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Kalamunda Visitors Centre: Operates from Kalamunda Library.
The centre provides information on coming events, tours, accommodation, restaurants, natural attractions and things to see and do in the Shire. The friendly volunteer staff can provide you with helpful advice.
For information on events, accommodation and things to see and do, please visit the Kalamunda Visitors Centre or follow the link to www.perthtourism.com.au
Open every day 10.00am - 4.00pm
Contact: Telephone - (08) 92934872 or email us.
Kalamunda History Village:
This is classified as the largest local museum in Western Australia. The two original railway stations and platform are on the National Trust List of Heritage Places. Other heritage buildings have been moved to the site and some buildings custom built. The displays in the Village show the development of local industries and services, transport and domestic life from European settlement onwards.
Extensive educational program, school holiday program and group tours available.
Open Monday -Thursday: 10am-3pm
Saturdays: 9am-12noon
Sundays 1.30- 4.30pm.
Closed Fridays
Entry fees: adult $5, concession $4, child $2
56 Railway Road, Kalamunda.
Contact: Telephone - (08) 9293 1371 or email us or visit http://www.kalamundahistoricalsociety.com
Stirk Cottage & Park:
This cottage was the first house in the Kalamunda town site, built in 1881 by Frederick and Elizabeth Stirk. The cottage was constructed with walls of saplings and mud, floors of compacted earth and hand sawn wooden shingles on the roof. The building was enlarged as the family increased until there were eleven people living in the cottage in 1895. The cottage depicts the simple life of the pioneers who had to improvise and recycle materials.
Location: 12 Kalamunda Road, Kalamunda
Open: Sunday 2-4pm or by appointment. Closed December and January
Entry fees: By donation
Contact: 9293 1371
Park facilities includes: public toilets, playground, bbq facilities
Lesmurdie Falls:
Located within th Lesmurdie Falls National Park. It is located approximately 20 kilometres from Perth and five kilometers from Kalamunda. A network of magnificent walk trails lead to lookout points giving excellent views of the cascading falls. Barbeque facilities are provided - public toilets also available.
Best months to visit – May to October
Perth Observatory & Museum:
Perth Observatory is Australia's oldest continuously operating professional observatory. In recognition of its history, cultural significance and ongoing activities Perth Observatory was entered on the State Heritage Register in July 2005.
Bookings must be made in order to attend its star viewing nights or day time guided tours.
337 Walnut Road, BICKLEY
Tel: 08-9293-8255
email: perth.observatory@dec.wa.gov.au
http://www.perthobservatory.wa.gov.au/
Bickley Carmel Wine Trail and Scenic Drive
An easy day’s outing from Perth, the Bickley Valley Wine Trail comprises award-winning vineyards all within a few kilometres of each other.
Cellar doors are all open at the weekend and most will open during the week by appointment only.
http://www.bickleycarmeltourism.jkwh.com/
Golden View: Provides scenic views of Mundaring National Park, Mundaring Weir and the historic Golden Pipeline’s Number One Pump Station
Zig Zag Scenic Drive: see the following website for more data www.railtrails.org.au
Bickley reservoir & Victoria reservoir
Lions Lookout
Bibbulmun Terminus & Track
Jorgensen Park (start of the Bibbulmun Track)
Other information / attractions can be found at: http://www.perthtourism.com.au/