Gnowangerup 

The shire of Gnowangerup embraces the towns of Gnowangerup, Ongerup, Borden and Stirling Range National Park. 2 very distinct landscapes make up the shire. The majestic Stirling Range - a growing ecotourism destination which attracts an estimated 175,000 persons annually.

Gentle, undulating plains - 100,000 hectares of farmland which supports an efficient livestock and cropping industry of wheat, lupines, barley, canola, clover seed, peas, oats and faba beans.

While some settlement in the region took place in the second half of the 19th century it was around 1905 that the lands department was requested to survey the area, now known as Gnowangerup, for town lots.

Throughout the shire and the main street of Gnowangerup you will find a number of attractive buildings from pioneering days.

The name Gnowangerup - place of the Malleefowl - is derived from "Gnow," the Noongar (south west aboriginal) word for Malleefowl.

Through out the shire and the main street of Gnowangerup you will find a number of attractive buildings constructed during pioneering days.

Hotel/Motel accommodation is available in town. Accommodation is also available in nearby areas of Katanning, Ongerup and Stirling Range.

Things to do

• Sample some of the local farm and wine produce
• See the historic buildings in the main street
• View the steam tractor relic
• Go to the showgrounds to see some historic artefacts of the industrial era

Further Information

A large steam tractor imported in 1889 which cleared much of the local countryside is a relic of this era. You will find this tractor in the gardens adjacent to the shire office. At the show ground at the southern end of the main street a collection of early agricultural machinery can be viewed.