Westonia

316kms east of Perth.

Westonia is located just over four hours drive east of Perth and half an hour from Merredin.  It is on the Golden Pipeline Heritage Trail.The Goldfields meets the Wheatbelt in the town. 

Named after Alfred David Weston, a sandalwood cutter and part time prospector,the town owes its origin to gold mining although it now relies on wheat and sheep farming.  All its streets are named after minerals and the town has preserved a streetscape facade that reflects its Edwardian origins.

In 1915 Westonia had two mines in operation and by 1917 there was a population in excess of 2000. This quickly diminished when mining operations ceased in 1948. The Edna May Gold Mine is one kilometre north of the town.    

Westonia is nestled amongst 4,000ha  of salmon gum, morrell and gimlet woodland interspersed with granite outcrops.  The 4km Woodlands and Wildflower Trail through Westonia Common is  well worth exploring . While Sandford Rock reserve is nearby.

Accommodation and food are available from the local motel and tavern. The town has a well equipped caravan park.

For more information on Westonia www.westonia.wa.gov.au.

Food

Carrabin Roadhouse
Great Eastern Highway
Westonia  WA  6423
Phone:  (08) 9046 7162

Westonia Co-op
Wolfram Street
Westonia  WA  6423
Phone:  (08) 9046 7041
Supermarket, drinks and Takeaways

Edna May Tavern
Wolfram Street
Westonia  WA  6423
Phone:  (08) 9046 7012

Fuel

Carrabin Roadhouse
Great Eastern Highway
Westonia  WA  6423
Phone:  (08) 9046 7162

Telecentre

Westonia Telecentre
33 Wolfram Street
Westonia  WA  6423
Phone: (08) 9046 7077
Fax: (08) 9046 7194
Email: westoniatc@westnet.com.au

Facilities:
Internet;  Fax

• Wolfram Street facades.
• Westonia Fire Station.