240 kilometres east of Perth
ACCOMMODATION in Bruce Rock.
A farming town, Bruce Rock produces crops of wheat, barley, lupin and peas. Sheep, pigs and goats are also farmed in the area.
The Bruce Rock Museum comprises of a historical display in the restored Bank with adjoining reconstructions of an original one-roomed school, a typical mud brick settlers hut and a blacksmiths shop. An arts and crafts centre is located in the main street displaying a wide variety of work by local artists. A new Art Gallery The Old Club Gallery features work by Wheatbelt Artists. Located in the main street is the recently opened Federation Amphitheatre, designed and built by the local community. A performance or function setting, the amphitheatre has an adjoining sculpture park offering visitors a peaceful stroll around the interesting garden.
The nearby bank at Shackleton is said to be Australia’s smallest bank and is also worth a look.
Kokerbin Rock, located 45 kilometres west of the town, is an immense granite outcrop. The rock is accessible from a number of points and it is possible to drive to the top, from where you can enjoy spectacular views over the surrounding countryside.
Bruce Rock is becoming famous for its Back to the Bush Veterans Reunion Week held in early November each year. Thousands of veterans from all over Australia travel to Bruce Rock to enjoy the camaraderie of this community event.
For more information go to www.brucerock.wa.gov.au/.
Food
Bruce Rock Roadhouse
20 Johnson Street
Bruce Rock WA 6418
Phone: +61 8 9061 1174
Bruce Rock Hotel
30 Johnson Street
Bruce Rock WA 6418
Phone: +61 8 9061 1310
Fuel
Westfuel
1 Johnson Street
Bruce Rock WA 6418
Phone: +61 8 9061 1178
Bruce Rock Roadhouse
20 Johnson Street
Bruce Rock WA 6418
Phone: +61 8 9061 1174
No LPG available in Bruce Rock.
Chemist
Bruce Rock Pharmacy
46 Johnson Street
Bruce Rock WA 6418
Phone: +61 8 9061 1025
Resource Centre
Bruce Rock Resource Centre
40 Johnson Street
Bruce Rock WA 6418
Phone: +61 8 9061 1687
Fax: +61 8 9061 1704
Email: roctel@wn.com.au
Opening Times: Monday to Thursday 8.30am to 4.30pm and Friday 8.30am to 5pm