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The Town of Dwellingup, Western Australia

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The tranquil old mill town of Dwellingup in Western Australia

Dwellingup is a town nestled in the Jarrah Forests of the Darling Escarpment, 864 feet above sea level. Dwellingup is a popular camping destination and as the home of Lane Pool Reserve on the Murray River, the area offers a variety of adventure activities and tranquil settings.

Dwellingup History and Visitors Information Centre is located in Marrinup Street, Dwellingup. The centre is open daily and the staff will be happy to offer you assistance on your visit to beautiful Dwellingup.

Phone 61 08 9538 1108 or Fax 61 08 9538 1333

Complete list of contents

  1. Dwellingup, an old mill town
  2. Geographic location of Dwellingup
  3. History and Development of Dwellingup
  4. The Dwellingup Forest Heritage Centre
  5. Where to stay in Dwellingup
  6. Some things to do in Dwellingup
  7. Action in Dwellingup
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Dwellingup, an old mill town

Beautiful forests and unique holiday accommodation

The small town of Dwellingup is located just east of Pinjarra in the southwest of Western Australia. It is approximately 100 kilometres, or just over an hours drive southeast of Perth, the state capital of Western Australia. The Dwellingup area is a key destination for tourists for it's beautiful forests and unique holiday accommodation.

Dwellingup was first established as a mill town in the late 19th century but a devastating bush fire in the early 1960's destroyed virtually all original wooden structures except for the Dwellingup Hotel.

Geographic location of Dwellingup

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History and Development of Dwellingup

Excerpt from an article by Ron Kawalilak

With the establishment of the rail link from Pinjarra in the late 19th century, Dwellingup became a regional centre and community base for forest activity. It has remained so.

This location was at the edge of the first State Flora and Fauna reserve, which, at 160,000 acres, was the largest at that time anywhere in Australia.In 1928, the establishment of the first Forest Department office in the town of Dwellingup brought a new era of forest management, where timber cutting was soon based on regeneration and sustainable yields.

In 1952, Dwellingup became the community site for the State's Forestry Cadet School. The inclusion of this school within the Dwellingup community linked the local community directly to a philosophy and policy of forest management and conservation, a connection that has continued and blossomed to this day.

Though the school closed in 1991, the Forest Heritage Centre maintains this facility for tertiary training programs and on-the-job training, still community-based. Overall, the legacy of this training is evident in the community values and attitudes.

The Dwellingup Forest Heritage Centre

Increase awareness and understanding of forest conservation in Western Australia

The mission of the Centre is to increase awareness and understanding of how Western Australia's forest heritage can be conserved, managed and used most effectively for sustainability and, ultimately, the benefit of the citizens living within this region.

The Forest Heritage Centre presents an excellent example of the integration of forest industries and forest conservation in an applied educational model of forest use and management as it is currently developing in regional Australia. The focus is on long-term sustainable forest management in order to involve and benefit the communities in this area.

Dwellingup is now reaching out to attract more tourists to the region. The goal is to bring increased revenue to the area, and provide more opportunities for local employment through direct and indirect participation in the tourism industry. Many community members are employed directly at the Centre, while many others work in related ventures. Increasing numbers are developing microenterprise ventures, such as local arts and crafts activities, as the tourism industry expands. Catering services for visitors are supplied by several small businesses in Dwellingup.

Where to stay in Dwellingup

A couple of the special places to stay in Dwellingup

Dwell Cottage - www.dwellcottage.com.au

French antiques, oriental art, your private oasis for luxury Dwellingup accommodation. Set within the convenience of the town surrounded by a beautiful garden this getaway is ideally located to take advantage of the town's amenities yet is only metres from the beautiful forests and trails that surround the township. Booking and enquiries here.

More Dwellingup accommodation will be added soon.

Some things to do in Dwellingup

Local tourist attactions and places of interest

Canoe a section of the Murrary River in Lane Poole Reserve - suitable for novice or proficient paddlers. Equipment is available for hire in Dwellingup.

Take a journery aboard the Hotham Valley Steam Train through peaceful hills and forest scenery.

Walk a section of the long distance Bibbulmun Track, starting or ending in Dwellingup. Maps and tour packages available from Friends of the Bibbulmun Track, Visitor Centres or CALM offices in the region.

Cycle a section on the long distance Munda Biddi Trail, starting or ending in Dwellingup. Maps are available by calling 0422 112 229, on the website www.mundabiddi.org.au, Visitor Centres or CALM.

Enjoy the stalls and activities at Dwellingups annual Winterfest - see Events Calendar

Action in Dwellingup

It's not just a quiet tourist town

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  • susannaduffy Sep 3, 2010 @ 9:13 am | delete
    I passed through Dwellingup once, many years back, and you've brought back many happy memories
  • Darby May 24, 2009 @ 1:59 am | delete
    G'day,

    Welcome to the Come to Australia Group!
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