Working Life Heritage Tourism
Brunswick

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AlverstokeBrunswick
Discover life on a pioneer dairy farm, with an extensive collection of vintage farm machinery, heritage buildings, tools and memorabilia on display. The property also features over 200 heritage roses, including the Bourbon, Tea, Gallica, Hybrid Musk and Rugosa varieties.
Augusta Historical MuseumAugusta
Augusta is the third oldest European settlement in Western Australia. Discover the region's colourful history, from shipwrecks to fascinating tales from the days of Group Settlement.
Boyup Brook Pioneer MuseumBoyup Brook
Located on the site of the old Masonic Lodge, the museum houses some fascinating memorabilia and agricultural artifacts linked to the heritage of the region.
Busselton Historic MuseumBusselton
Housed in the heritage listed Old Sunnywest Butter Factory (1918-1974), the Busselton Historic Museum, nestled on the banks of the Vasse River, features a unique collection of artefacts from the early days of settlement.
Busselton JettyBusselton
The heritage listed 140-year-old Busselton Jetty is the longest timber-piled jetty in the southern hemisphere. Stroll the length of the historic landmark and marvel at the underwater observatory, or learn about the Jetty's fascinating history in the interpretive centre and museum.
Cape Leeuwin LighthouseAugusta
Built in the 1890s from local limestone, the Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse remains an important working lighthouse. Its lens projects a beam of light for 26 nautical miles and with a height of 39 metres is the tallest in Western Australia.
Coalfields MuseumCollie
The Coalfields Museum is located in the historic Roads Board offices of the early 1900s. It provides a unique insight into Collie's coalmining history and the early days of settlement.
Collie Historical Rail PrecinctCollie
Designed by CY O'Connor in 1898, the landmark old railway goods shed signifies the importance of rail transport to the settlement of Collie and the establishment of the coal industry.
Dardanup Heritage ParkDardanup
Dardanup Heritage Park houses one of Australia’s finest collections of lovingly restored industrial and agricultural machinery from a bygone era.
Donnelly River Holiday VillageDonnelly Mill
Donnelly River Holiday Village is a preserved timber mill town hidden away in beautiful State karri forest. To stay in the village is an unique experience, stepping back in time to the simpler life of the 1950s.
Featured Wood Gallery and MuseumAustralind
The Featured Wood Gallery and Museum in Australind is a labour of love for owner John Ablett, whose museum is the result of 25 years spent collecting antiques and heritage items. From Noongar heritage to the old Bunbury Jetty, the museum features a range of displays bound to capture the attention of people with an interest in history.
Greenbushes Discovery CentreGreenbushes
Descend into the Discovery decline and experience the sights and sounds of a simulated working mine shaft as you learn about the history of Western Australia's oldest gazetted minerals field, and world’s largest supplier of tantalum and spodumene (lithium).
King CottageBunbury
Once home to four generations of the King family, King Cottage is now a museum depicting the way of life of Bunbury's earliest residents.
Manjimup Timber ParkManjimup
Manjimup Timber and Heritage Park, set on 10 hectares of naturally landscaped grounds, is a hamlet of period buildings and exhibits from the region's logging history.
Northcliffe Pioneer MuseumNorthcliffe
The Northcliffe Pioneer Museum poignantly tells the story of the State's Group Settlement Scheme, and of the migrant settlers who survived harsh conditions to bravely open the land.
Old Goldfields Orchard & Cider FactoryDonnybrook
The site of the Donnybrook gold rush days comes alive, with a replica of the original mine poppet head just one of the many attractions to enjoy.
Wellington DamCollie
The Wellington Dam was constructed in 1932, providing jobs for many desparate workers during the Great Depression. The wall, which measures 366 metres across and 34 metres high, is a spectacular sight when the dam overflows.
White Rocks FarmBrunswick
White Rocks is a historic and picturesque farm and museum, showcasing its pioneering days with a collection of horse-drawn farm machinery and old dairy equipment.
Yallingup Shearing ShedYallingup
A visit to the Yallingup Shearing Shed is a fun way to learn about Australia’s sheep and wool industry. Experience sheep shearing first hand, watch the sheepdogs mustering, and bottle-feed the baby lambs.
Yarloop WorkshopsYarloop
See the fascinating collection of working steam engines at the heritage-listed timber and railway workshops in Yarlooop.

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