Quairading, WA
Quairading is located about 170 kilometres east of Perth in Western Australia’s wheat belt. The town derived its name from the Aboriginal word ‘Kwirading’, meaning the home of a small bush kangaroo.
The Quairading District Heritage Trail starts in the townsite of Dangin and helps visitors gain insight into Quairading’s early history.
Toapin Weir is an early example of a reticulated water system from a rock catchment being used for farm properties. Completed in 1912, the weir is still in use as a water supply.
Hotel, motel and caravan park accommodation is available.
Nearest Airport: Perth
Where to stay?
Experiences
- Historic/Heritage
Popular Activities
- Sightseeing
About Quairading
- Locality: Urban locality
- Quairading Postcode: 6383
- State: Western Australia
- Region: Esperance & the Golden Outback
- Latitude: -32.0101
- Longitude: 117.4013
- Elevation: 253m
- Population: 641
- Median Income: $25376
- Area (Sq/km): 200.422
- Timezone: Australia/Perth
