156 kilometres north east of Perth
Dowerin is situated on the Pioneers' Pathway tourism route and Northam-Wyalkatchem-Merredin railway loop line.
The name Dowerin is taken from the Aboriginal word 'Daren' that was given to a series of lakes some eight kilometres south of the town. The nearby soak or water hole known as Tin Dog Creek was a resting place and watering hole for travellers and prospectors on their way to the Goldfields. Enjoy the Tin Dog Creek walking trail.
The first settlement for agriculture was in 1897 and the town was not established until 1906 when the railway line was extended from Goomalling. The town grew rapidly. The first store opened in 1906 and in a short time was able to cater for most settlers' needs. The first public buildings, a school and Methodist Church were built at Dowerin Lakes, or Old Dowerin.
Primary production, including farming livestock, wool, and cereal crops, is the chief source of income for the area.
Hotel, motel and a caravan park accommodation is available.
For more information visit www.dowerin.wa.gov.au/.
Annual Events
During the last week of August
Dowerin is home to the Dowerin GWN Machinery Field Days, an annual event showcasing the very latest in machinery, associated equipment, precision technology and rural services. The town's population can increase from around 400 up to 15,000 during this event.
The Field Day provides an opportunity for manufacturers to exhibit farm machinery, equipment and allied industries to primary producers, city and overseas visitors.
The Field Day was first held in 1965, and twenty exhibitors attracted 2000 visitors. It is now one of the largest field days in Australia.
For further information contact the Dowerin GWN Machinery Field Days, P.O. Box 124 DOWERIN. W.A. 6461 Phone: +61 8 9631 1021. Email: fieldays@agn.net.au or check out the website: www.dowerinfielddays.com.au. Click here for more Wheatbelt Events.
Fuel and Food
Dowerin Roadhouse and Caratel Park
12 Goldfields Road
Dowerin WA 6461
Phone: +61 8 9631 1135
Fax: +61 8 9631 1135
Opening Times:
Monday - Thursday: 5:00am to 8:00pm
Friday - Saturday: 5:00am to 8:30pm
Sunday: 6:00am to 8:30pm
No LPG available in Dowerin. Small dining area or park across road. Take away (hot chips, burgers, chicken, sandwiches etc) or sit down (breakfasts, schnitzels, kiev, steak, seafood platter etc). Small range grocery items, fresh bread, milk, chocolates, lollies, ice.
Tin Dog Creek Cafe
Cnr of Goldfields Road and Stewart Street
Dowerin WA 6461
Phone: +61 8 9631 1606
Opening Hours:
Monday to Friday: 9:30am to 4:30pm
Saturday: 9:30am - 12:30pm
Light meals, coffees, cakes and snacks.
Commercial Hotel
4 Stewart Street
Dowerin WA 6461
Phone: +61 8 9631 1206
Fax: +61 8 9631 1777
Monday to Saturday evening meals available from 6:00pm to 8.30pm, Sunday’s limited menu is pizza and fish and chips from 6:00pm to 8.30pm. Counter lunches are seasonal, currently Fridays only from 12:00pm to 2:00pm
Opening Hours:
Monday to Tuesday: 1:00pm - till late
Wednesday to Saturday: 10:00am to 12:00pm
Sunday: 11:00am - 10:00pm.
Gas
JK Williams and Co
Stewart Street
Dowerin WA 6461
Phone: +61 8 9631 1105
Opening Hours:
Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 5:30pm
Saturday: 8:00am - 12:00pm
Ice
Dowerin Refrigeration
Stewart Street
Dowerin WA 6461
Phone: +61 8 9631 1011
Opening Times:
Monday - Friday: 8:00am to 5:30pm
Dowerin Roadhouse and Caratel Park
12 Goldfields Road
Dowerin WA 6461
Phone: +61 8 9631 1135
Fax: +61 8 9631 1135
Opening Times:
Monday - Thursday: 5:00am - 8:00pm
Friday - Saturday: 5:00am - 8:30pm
Sunday: 6:00am - 8:30pm
Souvenirs
Shire Office
13 Cottrell Street
Dowerin WA 6461
Phone: +61 8 9631 1202
Opening Times:
Monday - Thursday: 9:00am - 4:30pm
Fridays: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Dowerin Visitors Centre
Telecentre, Stewart Street
Dowerin WA 6461
Phone: +61 8 9631 1662
Opening Times:
Monday - Friday: 9:30am to 5:00pm
Telecentre
Dowerin Telecentre
12 Stewart St
PO Box 14
Dowerin WA 6461
Phone: +61 8 9631 1662
Fax: +61 8 9631 1664
Email: dowtel@wn.com.au
Opening Times:
Monday - Thursday: 9:30am - 4:30pm
Friday: 9:30am - 5:00pm
Facilities Include:
Fax; Internet Access; Printing; Laminating; Scanning; Binding; Computer Access; Teleconferencing
Services on Offer:
Administration and Secretarial services; Desktop Publishing; Sales; Safe custody storage
The Telecentre is an in-store Branch for:
Visitor Centre; Westpac Bank; Access point for Westnet; Centrelink; Employment National; BOCS bookings; Westlink programs; Medicare Easy Claim; Despatch (local newspaper). The telecentre also houses the Public Library and has meeting room facilities. For information on current courses offered through Westlink or being held at the Telecentre and any other enquiries contact Denise Sutherland on - PHONE: +61 8 9631 1662 Fax: +61 8 9631 1664 or Email: dowtel@wn.com.au
