Visitor Information
Wyalkatchem Community Resource Centre
The Wylie CRC as it is locally recognised is the home of the Tourism Centre. Here you can gain insights into the special attractions and events that are happening in the area. Everything you need from maps, promotional material and even that pot of local honey you didn't know you needed can be found at the CRC.
The town library is also based at the CRC along with the designated entry point into the Wyalkatchem CBH Agricultural Museum mon-Fri
The Museum is also open on weekends through a seperate gateway.
Accommodation
Wyalkatchem Hotel - motel and hotel rooms available, meals including breakfast, lunch and dinner available 7 days. Different events happen often so book ahead and see what our great country pub is offering.
Wyalkatchem Railway Barracks
Casual accommodation for groups or individuals. Self catering. Contact the Wyalkatchem Shire via email General@wyalkatchem.wa.gov.au or on 9681 1166
Wyalkatchem Travellers Park
The newly re-opened Wyalkatchem Travellers Park is accepting bookings. 8 Ensuite sites, 8 x powered sites, campsites available, self-contained vans and RV sites. Pet Friendly
Ph: 0477 013 012 Email: caravan@wyliepark.com.au
Attractions
Wyalkatchem /garden Cafe
Work in progress Wheatbelt garden cafe - drop in and say hi & grab a bite... and a plant or two! Lot 18 Railway Tce, Wyalkatchem. - 0461 441 819 or cafe@wgcafe.au
Less than 10 kms away from the town Korrelocking Reserve is a nature reserve, with granite outcrops and open space. Bring the family here for a picnic or to enjoy the quietness. In Spring the ground is covered with everlastings making a colourful display. Take the road to Trayning and follow the signage.
You can access a map here.
Although in the Tammin Shire, Yorkrakine Rock is well worth a visit. It is a large outcrop of granite which towers over the surrounding countryside. It is said that John Forest started a pile of rocks on the top when he climbed it. You can add to it! Orchids and everlastings can be found in spring and after rain tadpoles abound. A great place for a picnic with toilets on site and lots of room to run play and kick a football Yorkie Rock forms part of the Granite Way
Wyalkatchem CBH Agricultural Museum is very popular with tourists and caravanners. There is a substantial amount of machinery here and a walk through the museum can take an hour at least for the enthusiast.
You can view their website here.
Walk back in time to the Wyalkatchem Schoolhouse Museum. Located in Gamble Street, the museum houses a school room, radio equipment, and has rooms done up as they would have been in a house in earlier times. A very interesting glimpse into the past. The Schoolhouse Museum is open by appointment. Phone (08) 9681 1036
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The Walk-a Wyal Trail was created to let locals and visitors enjoy the bush around Wyalkatchem. Located at the east end of Piesse Street, there are three different tracks designated by red, blue and yellow triangles. Orchids can be seen in spring if you look hard enough.
You can access more information here
Located 20 ish kilometres towards Koorda on the old Koorda Road is Lake Cowcowing. This is a salt lake, a lovely place to take a walk. If there has been a good rainfall the lake fills up and skiiing and kayaking are popular pursuits. Last time the lake was full was 2006
Every year the Wyalkatchem Rodeo transforms our sleepy little township into a weekend of frantic energy. Riders and visitors from across the country descend on Wyalkatchem and enjoy the services our town presents. The 2025 Rodeo is on Sat 24th August
WylieArts Group
Each Sunday you will find the members of the WylieArts group painting, drawing and creating art at the Wyalkatchem Community Resource Centre on Railway Terrace.
Drop in and have a coffee & cake with this friendly group, you can even pick up a brush or Pastel and join right in. $2pp donation can get you started. 1 - 5pm Sundays
The WylieArts annual Arts Expo takes place each year, with over 200 artworks displayed from across Western Australia annually. See the WylieArts website for more information.
Wells of Wyalkatchem
Wells that were built in the Wyalkatchem area played a large part in the early years of settlement of the district. As well as being used for pastoral reasons they were essential for travellers especially those heading to the goldfields via the Yarragin Road, where they were part of a network of wells and homesteads. Find more information on Wyalkatchem Wells, their location and history here
As well as the above, Wyalkatchem has clean air, open spaces, heritage buildings, murals, friendly people and is only a two and a half hour drive from Perth.
Come and see why it is the town with the
"strange name, beaut place" motto!
