200 kilometres north east of Perth
Wyalkatchem is at the centre of Western Australia's Wheatbelt.
The town is thought to have been named after the Wyalkatchem Tank which was built by sandalwood cutters in 1881. Wyalkatchem is in some of Western Australia's best wildflower country.
The first bulk wheat bins were built in the district and a 1936 Bin is perserved witin a heritage listed railway precinct as an Agricultural and Transport Museum in the town.
The town lies on the Pioneers' Pathway - the old Goldfields Track which was the route taken by fortune seekers making their way toward Kalgoorlie Boulder.
Wyalkatchem has most of the delights of a small country town. Two local museums display the region's farming and pioneering heritage. Korrelocking Reserve, just out of town, is a popular picnicking spot.
Wyalkatchem is a magnet for hang gliders who report reaching heights of 3500 metres in this area and flying for several hundred kilometres in any direction. Western Australia's State Hang Gliding Championships are held annually here in late January and early February.
The local hotel and caravan park provide accommodation.
For more information visit www.wyalkatchem.wa.gov.au.
Food
Wyalkatchem Roadhouse
Crn Hands Drive and Mitchell Street
Wyalkatchem WA 6485
Phone: +61 8 9681 1310
See details above under Fuel Outlets.
Ezi-way Foods Wyalkatchem
Railway Terrace
Wyalkatchem WA 6485
Phone: +61 8 9681 1210
Fax: +61 8 9681 1412
Opening hours:
Monday - Thursday: 8:30am to 5:30pm
Friday: 8:30am to 6:00pm
Saturday: 8:30am
ATM machine inside the store.
Wyalkatchem Hotel
Cnr Railway Terrace and Honour Avenue
Wyalkatchem WA 6485
Phone: +61 8 9681 1210
Fax: +61 8 9681 1411
Fuel
Wyalkatchem Roadhouse
Crn Hands Drive and Mitchell Street
Wyalkatchem WA 6485
Phone: +61 8 9681 1310
Opening hours:
Monday - Thursday: 6:45am to 7:00pm
Friday: 6:45am to 8:00pm
Saturday: 7:00am to 8:00pm
Sunday: 8:00am to 7:30pm
Public Holidays: 9:00am to 7:00pm
Fuel restriction; no GAS.
Laundry, washing machine and wooden barbecue onsite, close to townsite.
Telecentre
Wyalkatchem Telecentre
3 Honour Ave
PO Box 156
Wyalkatchem WA 6485
Phone: +61 8 9681 1500
Fax: +61 8 9681 1501
Email: wtc@agn.net.au
Other Services:
Internet Access; Fax
