Woodanilling: Heritage Walks, Playground and Salmon Gum

Woodanilling brings together history to explore, places to get active and an unusual natural landmark: a Salmon Gum standing over 34 metres tall. Experiences include heritage-themed walks, Centenary Park with play and skating facilities, and sports facilities. This lets you shape your stay around your own interests. Families can make the park one possible focus, while history enthusiasts can choose between two walking routes with different themes.

Discover history on two walks

The Woodanilling Heritage Walk opened in 2008. Its 13 panels are set along a short route around the town centre. The stops give the walk a clearly defined historical focus and direct your attention to Woodanilling itself. If you enjoy exploring more than a single viewpoint, you can combine a series of panels with a circuit around the town centre.

The Prime Ministers’ Pathway offers a different focus: it takes you past panels about the history of Australian prime ministers since Federation and is located in the centre of Woodanilling. In contrast, the Heritage Walk goes around the town centre. The themes range from local history to Australian history at a national level. Those interested in both will find two different ways to take in history while walking.

Play, take a break and see a striking tree

Centenary Park has an adventure playground with play equipment and a skate park area. There is also an electric barbecue available for public use free of charge. This brings together opportunities to play, get active and take a meal break in one place. If you are planning to use the barbecue, check its current availability before your visit.

Opposite Centenary Park stands a Salmon Gum that is over 34 metres tall. Its size makes it a striking natural feature alongside the park’s facilities. If you plan to visit the area, you can take in the tree as another point of interest in the surroundings—quite different from the historical panels or the play and skate areas.

Sports and practical information

The Woodanilling Recreation Precinct on Yairabin Street has tennis courts and a field for hockey and cricket. These sports facilities differ from the play equipment and skate park at Centenary Park: the focus here is on tennis and the two field sports. If you are planning to use a particular facility or the barbecue, check its current availability in advance; facilities may change.

For basic groceries, takeaway coffee and light snacks, visit the Woodanilling Store on Robinson Road in town. The range and services may vary. If you are planning to buy something specific during your stay, it is best to check what is available in advance.

Woodanilling is served by TransWA bus services. Check your route and timetable separately when planning your journey. This lets you coordinate your travel with the activities that matter most to you without relying on a particular timetable.

Find accommodation to suit your stay

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