Dwellingup has become a year-round destination for many visitors. The Dwellingup History and Visitor Information Centre is located in a building on Marrinup Street, and is constructed from local timber. It houses a unique collection of historical items related to the Dwellingup area including the rise and fall of the mill towns, the 1961 bushfires and the POW camp.
The world-class Forest Heritage Centre offers a unique look at the areas forest heritage including an 11 metre forest canopy viewing platform and series of walkways. It also houses the School of Wood.
Dwellingup is situated in a timber and fruit-growing district east of Pinjarra. It has a population of around 400, and the name is derived from the Nyoongar word for place of nearby water relating to the proximity of the Murray River. In the early twentieth century the major industries of this district were farming, timber milling and railway sleeper cutting. The Track is aligned in many places along the old railway formations.
Dwellingup was a busy town with a hotel so popular that it was common for a thirsty latecomer to be unable to get into the bar. The hotel was one of the few buildings that survived when Dwellingup was almost completely destroyed by a severe bushfire in 1961.
Up & down the Track
Kalamunda is 96km north of Dwellingup - a drive of one hour and 20 minutes. The walk between the two towns is 180km, which takes approximately thirteen days, twelve nights. North Bannister is a four day (67km) walk north of Dwellingup. Whilst it is not a town, there is a roadhouse (known as Threeways) which can hold food parcels by prior arrangement. This is the only place to resupply between the towns and has limited choices.
Collie is 89km south of Dwellingup - a drive of one hour and 20 minutes. Walking between Collie and Dwellingup (122.1km) takes approximately seven days, six nights.
Accommodation & Services
Accommodation of all types can be found in Dwellingup from vehicle-based camping, to self-contained chalets and B&Bs. The town has a few cafés and the local community hotel, which is open seven days a week. It also has a post office, camping store and a general store where walkers can restock with food and supplies. There is no pharmacy in Dwellingup but a nursing post is open on some weekdays. There are no banks but there are cash machines at the general store and the hotel.
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Situated in a relaxed peaceful setting in state forest and within walking distance to Dwellingup town centre. Offering a range of accommodation, from cabins and chalets to caravan and tent...
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A delightful holiday home with wrap-around verandas. Built in 2001 it is set in four acres of rural land in Dwellingup, which backs on to state forest. Sleeping up to...
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