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Local Activities: For information on any of the below call the Dwellingup Visitors Centre on 08 9538 1108 Captain Fawcett 4WD Track The easy to medium grade 4WD section starts within Lane Poole Conservation Reserve, Dwellingup. Much of the track runs along old rail embankments where the timber trains once hauled the forest trees into various mills. Length 105kms Duration approx 3hours. Start point - Dawn Creek Road/Nanga Road intersection (approx. 3kms past Old Nanga Townsite) End point - Quindanning South Dandelup Dam - is one of the largest dams supplying Perth. Its natural beauty, tall trees, abundant bird life and location close to the historic town of Dwellingup make it a popular year-round destination. Equipped with free gas barbecues and picnic tables and fully marked walk trails. North Dandalup Dam - the river forms a series of rapids, small waterfalls and deep still pools. In winter it can be a raging torrent, and in summer a limpid stream to swim, canoe or fish in. Equipped with free gas barbecues and picnic tables and walk trails. Oakley Dam - take a walking trail into the cool forest to view a beautiful waterfall, wonderful wildflowers and panoramic views.Some of the flora you will see inclde Blue squill, tiny star and donkey orchids, golden dryandra and sea urchin hakea. Hotham Valley Railway To contact directly phone 08 62781114 When Australia went to war in 1939, a labour shortage resulted that, by 1942 had reached crisis point. Success in the war meant that 250,000 prisoners needed to be secured. Therefore, an agreement was reached with Britain and Prisoners of War (POW’s) were shipped from Libya and India to assist the Australian workforce, particularly rural areas. Remember: be careful - walk softly, this is a fragile historic site. Please keep off foundations. Be clean - please take your litter with you, be cool - don’t light fires except in fireplaces provided be wise - leave this natural environment as you find it for all to enjoy. Please don’t pick wildflowers. To contact directly phone 08 9538 1078 Food and Wine Options While you are in Dwellingup, try out some of the fine eateries the region has to offer.
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Accommodation: There are plenty of accommodation options available in the Dwellingup area from camping, chalets to bunk houses. For bookings contact the accommodation providers direct, or try the Dwellingup History and Visitor Information Centre – 08 9538 1108 or E: dhvic@murray.wa.gov.au Dwellingup B & B and Chalets - Chalets Still Available (31/08/2011) Banskia Springs Cottages Dwellingup Bunkhouses Lavender Cottages Dwellingup Chalet and Caravan Park Dwellingup Community Hotel Foggy Creek Dwellingup Forest Lodge Camping Lane Pool Reserve Nanga Bush Camp (Self contained Accommodation) Taddy Creek (Self contained house – sleeps 6)
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