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The Pioneer Way - Route 120
Kendenup
Accommodation
| Agricultural Camping Grounds | |
| Overnight camping is permitted at these grounds which are also used by various local clubs including the cricket club, play group, youth group, indoor bowls, pony association, bridge club and others | |
| Big Bird and Wolf Chalets | |
| A small family owned hobby farm with fully self contained pet friendly chalets | |
| Phone 9851 4343 Email |
| Kendenup Cottages and Lodge | |
| Set on 40 acres of bush land overlooking the Stirling Ranges, it is just 5 minutes drive from the town. Facilities include dining area, bar, wifi air-conditioning,BBQ area and mountain Bike hire | |
| Phone 9851 4233 Email | Website |
Activities
| Poroganup Ranges | |
| Kendenup is an ideal place to explore the Poroganups and the many wineries in the area | |
| Website |
Events
| Market days | |
| A local Market is held at the Kendenup Town Hall every second Saturday of the month | |
Food
History
| Early settlement | |
| History dates back to 1831 when land grants led to sheep and grain farms being established Soon after Gold was discovered but didn't prove a viable proposition but the increase in population led to expansive apple and pear orchards. | |
| Website |
| History of Kendenup | |
| Kendenup was one of the original stations on the Great Southern Railway and the site of Western Australia’s first goldmine. It was one of the largest established farming enterprises with a station boasting upwards of 30,000 sheep. | |
| Website |
Museums/Art
| Carved Chessmen | |
| An outdoors exhibition of carved chessmen. | |
Places
| Chessmen | |
| Several chessmen are carved from the stumps of old trees next to a historical bulldozer. | |
Useful Links
| Mingor Photographs | |
| A comprehensive gallery of photographs with links to other town photographic collections | |
| Website |
