320 kilometres north-east of Perth
ACCOMMODATION in Beacon.
Beacon is the farthest northeasterly town in the Wheatbelt. It is on the border of the farming area, bushland and pastoral country. There are numerous rock formations, many of which have been harnessed for the collection of rainwater.
Paces to visit in and around Beacon.
The Beacon Botanical Park was established in 1999 and is adjacent the Primary School.
The Beacon Men’s Shed. Call in for a chat.
Billiburning Rock in a large reserve has attractive wildflowers, a good view from the top and a picnic area.
Tampu Well is an old Government well that was used by sandalwood prospectors and shepherds. Nearby is Beagley’s Breakaway.
Mouroubra Rd to Paynes Find offers an alternative unsealed route to and from Perth and other south west towns to Mt Magnet and the North West. Check with Beacon Community Resource Centre for road conditions.
The Vermin Proof fence was constructed in the late 1950′s. The fence was constructed to keep out the emus and wild dogs from farming areas.
Crimpy’s Tank, built in 1966, is a rock catchment tank with a standpipe.
For further information call the Beacon Central Visitor Centre: Phone +61 8 9686 1014, or email: beacontc@wn.com.au or visit the website: www.beaconwa.com.au
Beacon lies in the Shire of Mt Marshall for more information visit www.mtmarshall.wa.gov.au/Home.15.0.html.
Food
Beacon Country Club
Lucas Street
Beacon WA 6472
Phone: +61 8 9686 1030
Opening Times: Monday 5pm to 9pm; Tuesday to Friday 5pm to 11pm; Saturday 12pm to 2pm and 5pm to 12am; Sunday 11.30am to 1.30pm and 4.30pm to 8.30pm.
Beacon Co-Op
Lindsay Street
Beacon WA 6472
Phone: +61 8 9686 1057
Opening Times: Weekdays 8.30am to 5pm; Saturday 8.30am to 12pm (April to Sept 8am to 11am).
Fuel
Ninghan Spraying and Ag Services
Lucas Street
Beacon WA 6472
Phone: +61 8 9686 1092
Opening Times: Monday to Friday 7.30am to 5.30pm; Saturdays 7.30am to 12pm.
No Eftpos or gas available. (Fuel cards can access fuel 24 hours).
Resource Centre
Beacon Central Community Resource Centre
11 Rowlands Street
Beacon WA 6472
Phone: +61 8 9686 1014
Fax: +61 8 9686 1064
Email: beacontc@wn.com.au
Opening Times: Monday to Friday 9.00am to 3.30pm