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The 5 Best Sights & Landmarks in Greenough, Western Australia
Discover the best top things to do in Greenough, Australia including Central Greenough, Greenough Museum & Gardens, The Leaning Trees, Wesley Church, Gray's Store.
1. Central Greenough
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4.5 based on 76 reviews
Central Greenough provides an example of colonial expansion in the mid nineteenth century. Located approximately 25 km south of Geraldton and 380 km north of Perth, the Greenough Flats form the flood plain of the river system close to the mouth of the Greenough River. Central Greenough developed as the local administrative centre, housing the churches, schools, stores, government and law enforcement offices necessary to service the surrounding farms.
Reviewed By Q7840EUdanl - Bunbury, Australia
Central Greenough developed as the local administration centre with the establishment of churches, schools, government stores, administrative and law enforcement to service surroundings farms. Last time I passed this area in 1981, some buildings seemed derelict and overgrown. Great to see the extend of restoration in intervening years and to be able to read the history of each building. Certainly one of the National Trusts better sites in WA.
2. Greenough Museum & Gardens
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4.5 based on 36 reviews
This is more than a traditional museum! It is an inter-active museum set in a 19th century homestead surrounded by beautiful gardens. Discover more about the social history of Greenough from Aboriginal times to today. Marvel at the preserved curios of family life in the spacious kitchen. Take a selfie in period costume. Sit and ponder on the Double Dunny. Wander through Elizabeth's Garden and the Veggie garden. Hug what could be Australia's oldest leaning gum tree.
Reviewed By Q7840EUdanl - Bunbury, Australia
The Historic Settlement is interesting but step inside this museum and be amazed, not just be the contents of the rooms and sheds, but the gardens and the ancient leaning tree. The building dates to 1862, starting life as a humble cottage and being expanded over the next 18 years to become the largest homestead at Greenough. During this period, the owner, John Maley, became a highly successful businessman while finding time to father 9 sons and 5 daughters with wife Elizabeth. The rooms are filled with artefacts of a bygone age, portraits, Aboriginal creations and more, while outside the sheds showcase various items of equipment, including a two seater dry toilet. Don't overlook the framer portrait of John & Elizabeth, 'Welcome to the Pioneer Museum', a remarkable couple.
3. The Leaning Trees
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4.0 based on 22 reviews
Reviewed By SandyFord16 - Hervey Bay, Australia
This is very easily accessible as it is right on the highway with plenty of parking. There is only one tree there now but well worth a stop.
