Local Attractions
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Zig Zag Cultural Centre: Opened 17 Septemer 2011. The Centre is situated in the ‘Kalamunda Cultural Precinct' and is located in between the Kalamunda Library and the Kalamunda History Village. The centre has been strategically placed to draw visitors to the precinct to experience the history, cultural and attractions that the Shire of Kalamunda offers.
Opening hours:
Monday-Friday: 9.00am - 4.00pm
Saturday & Sunday: 10.00am - 4.00pm
Public Holidays: 10.00am - 4.00pm
Address: 50 Railway Road, Kalamunda
Phone: 9257 9998
Email: zzcc@kalamunda.wa.gov.au
Website: www.zzcc.com.au
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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
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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.
Park includes: public toilets, playground, bbq facilities
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Location: 12 Kalamunda Road, Kalamunda
Open: Sunday 2-4pm or by appointment. Closed December and January
Entry fees: By donation
Contact: 9293 1371
Local History Collection: The Kalamunda Local History Collection was established in 1984 with the help of the Kalamunda and Districts Historical Society. A collection of historic records were established useful for research purposes and general interest. Click here to read more...
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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
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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 or email us.
http://www.perthobservatory.wa.gov.au/
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Kanyana Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre: Cares for sick and injured wildlife. Provide public education about wildlife, nocturnal tours, quiz nights and other workshops and wildlife programmes.
Address: 120 Gilchrist Road LESMURDIE WA 6076
Phone: 9291 3900
Email: info@kanyanawildlife.org.au
Website: www.kanyanawildlife.org.au
Golden View: Provides scenic views of Mundaring National Park, Mundaring Weir and the historic Golden Pipeline’s Number One Pump Station
No 1 Pump Station's Hours:
Open: Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays: 12 noon - 16.00
Closed: Good Friday, Christmas Day and the whole of February.
Bookings for schools, and other groups, are possible at other times but will have to be made through the National Trust on 9321 6088.
These hours have been adjusted with the upcoming construction works in the Mundaring Weir precinct in mind.
Zig Zag Scenic Drive:
Originally started as the Upper Darling Range Railway, built in 1890-91 by E.V.H Keane, it was used to connect the timber concession at Canning Mills with the main line at Midland. The line was closed in 1949 and since then has become a scenic drive.
Zig Zag scenic drive is one-way only, beginning on William St, Gooseberry Hill and zig zagging down the escarpment, taking in the fantastic views of the city and beautiful wildflowers. Open everyday. More information can be also be obtained from www.railtrails.org.au
Click here for map
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/