250 kilometres north east of Perth
Trayning has natural granite outcrops, native birds, insects, reptiles, woodlands and stunning panoramas of wildflowers in season which are all easily accessible here. Just 70 kilometres from Merredin in the heart of the North Eastern Wheatbelt, with good roads, the Shire attractions are well sign posted with maps readily available. The name ‘Trayning’ was given to the district after the ‘Trayning Well’ and the name for the well was derived from two aboriginal names ‘Durri-iring’ or ‘Duranning’. The words mean ‘to crawl’, and ‘a camping place’ and over time became known as ’snake crawling in the grass near campsite’. Today the district produces mostly wheat and sheep and there are many remnants of the past scattered throughout the Shire. With its natural beauty and pioneer heritage Trayning is a MUST SEE Shire.
Local Events
Yelbeni Golf Club – Gale Cup (August), Kununoppin Hospital Golf Day at Yelbeni (July), Thank A Volunteer Fun Day (January), New Years Eve Street Party.
Sporting and Recreation Facilities
Bush Walking, Spotlighting, Aquatic Centre, four Grass Tennis Courts with Lighting, Lawn Bowls, Basketball, Gymnasium, 18 hole Golf Course at Yelbeni, Dampier Wheatbelt Pony Club, Central Wheatbelt Riding Club.
Places of Interest
Billyacatting Hill
The name means 'Hill' and the area was first recorded by HS King in 1889. Situated on the Shire’s eastern boundary (27 kilometres east of Trayning), this 2,500 ha flora and fauna reserve is a nature lover's delight.
Yarragin Rock
24 kilometres north-east of Trayning, Yarragin Rock consists of twin monoliths rising from a flat granite outcrop and is visible from a great distance. A survey mark was placed on Yarraging Rock by HS King in July, 1889.
Tangplang Rock
Tangplang Rock is a granite outcrop 20 kilometres south-east of Trayning. A great place to camp and picnic there is much for the nature enthusiast. Wildflowers in season, native birds, kangaroos and reptiles. Many diverse species of flora and fauna. A fabulous place to go spotlighting at night.
Gnammas
18 kilometres north of Trayning are the gnamma holes. Birds and other wildlife frequent the rock pools. The perimeters of gnamma holes are also good places to search for orchids, and other wildflowers.
Whiteman’s Rock
This massive finger-like projection of white quartz is located at Moujakine, a few kilometres north-east of Trayning where gold was discovered in 1887.There is also a stone lined, pioneer well at Whiteman’s Rock.
For meals and refreshments visit the Hotel/Motel in Trayning. There is accommodation available at a caravan park, Hotel/Motel.
For enquiries and maps please call the Shire Office on +61 8 9683 1001.
Food and Fuel
Trayning Traders
Twine Street
Trayning WA 6488
Phone: +61 8 9683 1003
Fax: +61 8 9683 1103
Opening Times:
Monday - Friday: 8.30am to 5.30pm
Saturday 8.30am to 12.00pm
Sunday 9am to 11am.
