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Mundaring - Cities, Towns and Localities |
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Only 18 km from Perth, the Shire of Mundaring is a rugged area with pockets
of fertile valleys, hillsides and farming areas, with a community that has grown
out of the townships that dotted the now disused eastern railway line on the
Great Eastern Highway. The region extends to the slopes of the Darling Scarp
through Greenmount, Swan View, Darlington and Boya. The name ‘Mundaring’ has
Aboriginal origins. Mundar-ing or Mundahring is an Aboriginal name with the
meaning ‘a high place on a high place’. Originally pronounced ‘Mundahrinhg’ by
the local Aborigines, with the emphasis on the first syllable, it has gradually
become ‘Mundaring’ through common usage pronunciation. Mundaring or Mindaring
comes from the Aboriginal ‘Mindar’ meaning ‘grass tree leaves or spines’. The
word ‘Mindaring’ would mean ‘the place of the grass tree leaves’. The origin of
the words come from a language in common use amongst Aboriginals in Western
Australia.
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Source: The Shire of Mundaring Strategic Plan
1999/2000 to 2002/2003
Mundaring is the heart of the Perth Hills, which covers
a part of the Darling Scarp and hinterland east of the scarp, an area that lies
within the shires of Mundaring and Kalamunda. . It is home to an incredible array of artists and crafts people attracted to the region
for inspiration and the tranquillity from the frantic pace of the outside world.
As well as a range of studios and galleries, visitors can experience nature in
the flora and fauna, walking trails, bird watching, cycle tracks and national
parks.
Check out our listing of
Mundaring
accommodation. In addition to our listed online travel guide information,
contact the local tourism visitor centre for your destination for more
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Mundaring Arts Centre
• 7190 Great Eastern Hwy, MUNDARING WA 6073
• Ph: 08 9295 3991
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• Situated in the heART of the
creative, hills community of Mundaring, we champion local Western Australian
artists and crafts people by promoting and exhibiting their work, fostering and
advocating their inclusion in the activities and cultural development of the
Mundaring Shire, Eastern Metro Region and the State of Western Australia.
We develop, promote and produce high quality visual arts and crafts through a
range of arts access and education programs in our 'B' class Gallery, Gift Shop,
Studio and through community activities and events.
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Perths Hills National
Parks Centre
• Allen Rd (off Mundaring Weir Rd), MUNDARING WA 6073 • Ph: 08 9295 2244
• The Perth Hills National Parks
Centre, operated by the Department of Environment and Conservation (formerly
CALM) is located within Mundaring National Park. This is the place for all your
information on on recreational opportunities within the area. The Centre is also
a great place just to sit and enjoy the natural environment. With so many
National and Regional Parks in the area there is always something enjoyable to
do in the Perth Hills!
The renowned Bibbulmun Track passes through the middle of the Centre. Pick up
information about the nearby Munda Biddi Off-Road Cycling Trail as well as the
number of other trails. The Centre is also home to
Nearer to Nature, which provides the community with fun, interactive
activities that are designed to enhance your nature experience. There is also information on forest
camping.
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• Western Australia Events |
Trek The Trail
• September
• The premier annual event for The Shire of Mundaring. First held in 2004, Trek has has grown from strength to
strength to become the eagerly anticipated event for walking and cycling groups,
individuals, couples and families from all over Perth and regional WA.
Each year Trek the Trail takes in different sections of the former Eastern
Railway that ran to York from Fremantle. Opened to Chidlow in 1884 and then to Wooroloo in
1885, the history and sheer scope of the engineering involved makes for an
intriguing walk.
Trek the Trail is a not for profit health and leisure event that allows
participants to walk or cycle a different section of the historic Railway
Reserves Heritage Trail each year. It is free and open to
all. The great thing about Trek is that it is non
competitive, which means you can take as long as you like to complete the route,
or just complete a section of it. Combining the elements of the natural
environment, health and fitness, arts and culture and history and heritage,
there is something for everyone to enjoy. Add to this, a community celebration
featuring entertainment, festivities and a marketplace of local producers and we
have a great day in store.
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Mundaring Sunday Markets
• Nichol St, MUNDARING • Ph: 0428 460 179 (Enquiries)
• Open: 9 am to 3 pm every second Sunday of the month
• Featuring a variety of stalls
offering hand-crafted goods, artistic creations, locally grown fresh produce,
home made cake, jams and other items.
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Distance to Mundaring
• Following are some approximate distances by
road to Mundaring:
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Distances given are only approximation, they should be verified with the appropriate
maps.
The
Australian Automotive Motoring Associations also offer select access to travel trip planners. |
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