Northern Shires - Wongan Hills and Dalwallinu

On a trip north from the Central Wheatbelt include the route through the districts of Wongan Hills and Dalwallinu. 

Wongan Hills was named after the range of flat topped hills to the north-west described by Surveyor - General J.S. Roe in 1836. These hills contain a range of more than 250 flowering plants, 16 of which are endemic.The Wongan Hills Reserve is the largest entire area of natural vegetation remaining in the northern wheatbelt and is home to the mallee fowl. 
The town and district contain a number of nature walks and drives including the 5km Mt Matilda Walk trail that enable the visitor to enjoy the bushland, wildflowers and scenery. 

The first Wheatbelt Agricultural Research Station was developed at Wongan Hills in 1925. The history of the district is delightfully told in the Pioneer Museum.

Further north is the Shire of Dalwallinu on one of the famous Western Australian wildflower routes. Dalwallinu is The Gateway to the World of Wattles  with the largest density of Acacia species to be found in the world within a 100km circumference of the town. July through to October are the months to see the wildflowers on display with the town's Wattle Week Festival held the second week in September. The famous wreath flower is possibly one of the most interesting and sort after plants in the Dalwallinu - Wubin area.

With natural sites and a host of historic attractions to visit the Northern Shires are well worth taking the time to explore.

Link directly to the towns from the Northern Shires

Dalwallinu
Wongan Hills
Wubin
  • Admire the view from Mt MatildaAdmire the view from Mt Matilda
  • Visit Renyoldson Reserve at Wongan Hills Visit Renyoldson Reserve at Wongan Hills