‘Spring has Sprung 21’
WA Vintage Van Spring Tour
Sat Oct 2 – Sat Oct 9, 2021
Saturday October 2 – Brookton Caravan Park (1 night)134 kms from Perth (17 Brookton Hwy, Brookton)
The Shire of Brookton is holding 20 powered sites for the vintage van tour group.
You need to ring Kylie at the shire on 9642 1106 or go on-line and submit a
Shire of Brookton online booking form to register your rig for a powered site
($30 per night), no deposit required, pay on day.
Then it’s party time … first night’s get together, meet and greet BBQ.
Sunday Oct 3 and Monday Oct 4 – Wave Rock CP (2 nights)202 kms from Brookton (1 Wave Rock Road, Hyden)
The WRCP is holding 20 powered sites for the vintage van tour group. Cost p/n starts at $38.00 for 2 adults, extra adult $7.00 and child $5.00, no deposit req. This includes your pass into Wave Rock and all the other natural attractions in the area.
To book phone Wave Rock CP on 98805022, mention the vintage van tour group.
Local attractions: Wave Rock and Hippo’s Yawn, The Humps and Mulka’s Cave, Pioneer Town History Museum, Wildlife Park, Miniature Soldier Museum, The Lace Place, Lake Magic, The Salt Pond, Tin Horse Highway, Tressie’s Museum.
Tuesday October 5 – Nungarin Shire Caravan Park (1 night)203 kms from Wave Rock via Merredin (will be able to stock up with food and other essentials at supermarkets in Merredin)
Phone Lorraine 9046 5006 for booking – ($20 per night) no deposit required,
mention vintage van tour group.
Local attractions: Mangowine Homestead, Craft and Op shop, Heritage Machinery and Army Museum, Nungarin Woolshed Hotel.
Wednesday October 6 – Wongan Hills Caravan Park (1 night)178 kms from Nungarin via Wyalkatchem and Dowerin
Phone Sandy on 9671 1009 or 0427 000 328 for booking - ($28 per night)
mention vintage van tour group.
Local attraction on the way to WH: A visit to Ron and Elaine’s shed of dream’s in Dowerin.
In WH browse the local Pioneer Museum, located in the old hospital. It has an interesting display of farm implements, photographs of the Cadoux earthquake, lots of memorabilia dating from the early days of settlement, as well as a re-created blacksmith's forge.
10 min. drive from Wongan Hills is Mount O’Brien, also known for its magnificent panoramic views from its peak.
Thursday Oct 7 and Friday Oct 8 – White Gum Farm (2 nights)162 kms from Wongan Hills (via Calingiri and Northam)
680 Cameron Road York
Note: Gravel road going into the farm, ask for condition of the road if concerned.
No phone bookings ($35 per night) no deposit required
Email Bookings only to info@whitegumfarm.com.au
and mention vintage van tour group
Local Attractions: There are several walks and trails around the Farm. One of the favourite trails is up to the Edge, or what we call Eagles Nest, it is a walking trail, along our ‘fire trail’.
Other attractions are in and around nearby York including a unique Harley Davidson collection and the York Motor Museum.
Lake Kimberley Bar and Grill at White Gum Park is fully licensed with a full traditional menu and friendly service.
Saturday October 9 - Cruise home at own leisure, 124 kms to Perth.
