Attractions
Visitor Centre and CBH MuseumRailway TceHoused in the original Wheatbin, the museum houses a wonderful collection of equipment which traces the history of farming and transportation from the early 1900s to the present. Much of the machinery is still in working condition as is “Waterloo Boy” one of the first John Deere tractor models made in 1920. It is one of very few in Australia and takes pride of place in the museum Old School House Museum41 Flint St (cnr Gamble St)Set up as a house of earlier times with articles in room settings. Also contains the old switchboard from the telephone exchange and various old printing machines Walk-A-Wyal Walk TrackLocated at the eastern end of Piesse Street, this walk trail consists of three different tracks, marked by yellow, blue and red triangles. The track leads through attractive native bush, one branch heads for the golf club, the others past the wheat bins. Water Wise GardenCorner of Railway Tce and Honour AvenueEstablished in 2002 the Water Wise garden is located on a corner block next to a mural depicting the town in 1928. The garden contains hardy plants of the kind the pioneers would have planted. Local children have had input into the project with mosaic tiles. MuralsOn a walk along the main street you will discover several murals of Wyalkatchem depicting various aspects of life in the town and rural area“Steel Magnolias”Our local iron worker has constructed these flowers which are dotted around the town complete with lady birds and leprechaunsEndangered Species GardenOpposite the National Bank is Wylie’s endangered species garden. See an example of the Wyalkatchem Foxglove, which is native to the district but becoming increasingly rare. There are also many varieties of eremophila or emu bush.Wyalkatchem Cemetery3 kilometres west of town, follow the railway line on the town side. Graves date from 1916 |
And further afield.... Korrelocking Reserve Take the road to Trayning and turn left at Tyler Road just before the Korrelocking townsite. A wonderful place for a picnic. There is a pioneer well a short walk from the carpark.  Yorkrakine Rock About a half hour drive from town on the way to Tammin, this is well worth a visit because of its unusual formation. Yorkie. Rock is 341 metres high and covers approximately 160 hectares. In spring there is usually an interesting variety of wildflowers and orchids |
