Wagin, WA
Wagin is an inland town about three hours’ drive southeast of Perth. The town is the centre of a thriving Merino stud industry and proud home to the Wagin Woolorama, Western Australia’s largest agricultural show, held annually in early March.
The Wagin Historical Village depicts a real pioneering village as it was 100 years ago. A bank, a one room school (built at the turn of the century), a stone kiosk, newspaper office, mud brick settlers’ cottage, wattle and daub cottage blacksmith, general store, a Wool Museum, Historical Stone Church and Bottle Collection.
To celebrate its role in the Merino stud industry, Wagin has built a replica of a ram, the biggest in the Southern hemisphere. Located in the Wetlands Park it is visited by thousands of visitors every year. Adjacent to the Giant Ram, a walkway meanders between ponds and waterfalls.
A variety of accommodation is available including hotels, motels and a caravan park.
Nearest Airport: Wagin
Where to stay?
Experiences
- Farm/Station
Popular Activities
- Sightseeing
About Wagin
- Locality: Urban locality
- Wagin Postcode: 6315
- State: Western Australia
- Region: Esperance & the Golden Outback
- Latitude: -33.30873
- Longitude: 117.34402
- Elevation: 263m
- Population: 1495
- Median Income: $25896
- Area (Sq/km): 251.486
- Timezone: Australia/Perth