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2Cities1Love Says: Pioneer Village is a magnificently recreated 1880?s village which takes you back in time. It is a picturesque replica early settlers village unique to WA and a major tourist attraction. The Village is located 35 mins from Perth on the corner of the Albany and South Western...
keeweechic Says: ‘Ye Olde Narrogin Inne’ was built around 1856 and served the coaches which travelled from Bunbury and Albany taking some 5-6 days. The Inn was built in a Tudor style by Henry Gibb and his brother-in-law Thomas Saw, on their farmhouse property and was the first building in...
keeweechic Says: Pioneer Village School is set within the Pioneer Village. It was established in 1981 as a non-denominational independent community school. It went through a shaky couple of years before closing then reopening again in 1983 and in 1989 it was enlarged by another 6 buildings....
keeweechic Says: In 1980, Pioneer World opened. It is a wonderfully recreated village where you step back into the time of the early pioneers during the 1860’s. There are many speciality shops as well as restaurants, a cinema and other businesses.
Rockabilly Diner, Pioneer Village: Old Fashioned Diner
2Cities1Love Says: The diner is nicely decked out in the Rockabilly theme, complete with jukebox and old vinyl records used for menus. Great atmosphere, friendly staff and generous servings of classic diner food.
keeweechic Says: The Pioneer Village Restaurant is in the unique setting of Pioneer Village Pioneer Village. Some of their favourites are ‘Veef’n’Reef, Beer Battered Fish and chicken breast pocketed with Camembert Cheese topped with asparagus spears, hollandaise sauce and cranberry sauce....
keeweechic Says: Grand Cinemas in Armadale opened in January 2005 and has a 4 screened cinema complex which includes 2 megastadiums. There is free undercover parking as well as disabled parking at the entrances. Wheelchair access is available in all cinemas with a lift from third road.
Regent Pioneer Village Cinemas
keeweechic Says: This little cinema is located within Pioneer Village and is in keeping with the rest of the buildings within this early settlers village. The cinema offers current movies at discount prices, an inexpensive candy bar, free tea or coffee and movie and meal lunch deals.
keeweechic Says: By Bus: There is a Transperth bus service which leaves from Perth City Busport to Armadale.By Rail : Transperth trains leave from Perth Train Station to the very modern Armadalestation. A one way trip takes about 40 mins.The Australind train service is available from Bunbury...
keeweechic Says: Armadale is around 29km south east of Perth and around 30km from Fremantle. It is around 45 mins from Perth Domestic Airport and 30 mins from the International. You can take the Tonkin Hwy to the Albany Hwy and follow that all the way to Armadale.
keeweechic Says: There are a number of different types of shops within Pioneer Village, one being the Craft Studio and Supplies. You will find a range of papercraft, beading, folkart and scrapbooking. They also hold childrens and adults classes during the day and night which are held by...
keeweechic Says: One of the shops within the Pioneer Village is Bargain Box Gifts and Souvenirs. They sell Aboritinal paintings, dream catchers, windchimes, didridoo’s as well as handbags, sportsbags, crystals, iron ore and magnetic jewellery, toys and CD’s/DVD’s.
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The Minnawarra Festival is held on the first weekend in April. Reported to be the States premier Arts and Crafts festival. Entertainment includes a Jazz Fiesta and there is lots of multi-cultural food. Featured are craft stalls as well as free craft activities for children, amusement rides, animal displays as well as community group displays and a professional art exhibition. Open from 11.00am each day until 7.00pm on Saturday and 5.00pm on Sunday.
Location : Minnawarra Park, Armadale Road.
Written Mar 20, 2005
keeweechic Says: When the new Karratha Airport was built, Len was commissioned to create a centerpiece for the forecourt of the airport. Prior to becoming an artist and sculpture, Len worked at the University of Western Australia as a technician in the Physics Department. He also completed a...
keeweechic Says: Len Zuks has had several exhibitions both in Australia and overseas such as the USA, Hong Kong and China where he created a huge sculpture for the 2005 Beijing Biennale, one of the most significant art exhibitions in China. Over many year he has also received many awards for...
keeweechic Says: Len Zuk’s property catches your eye as you drive down Gibbs road enroute to Armadale. His front yard is littered with an array of sculptures made from all kinds of disregarded bits and bobs collected from refuse and industrial sites. Len won the Peoples choice prize in a...
keeweechic Says: Roleystone lies north of Armadale in the Darling Range. The area flourishes with orchards which fill the valleys. Stunning views can be obtained from higher up in the hills. Most areas within these hills still appear to be untouched by early felling and you will see forests...
keeweechic Says: Serpentine Dam is around 33 kms south of Armadale and is part of the Western Australian Scheme Water system and set amidst the beautiful Darling Scarp. There are two dams on the Serpentine River. The other is the Pipehead Dam which is 7 kms upstream from the Serpentine Falls...
keeweechic Says: Jarrahdale is a small historic town located in the Darling Range south east of Perth. The town was officially classified and listed as historic in 1997. Jarrahdale has some of the states most popular parks and forests. There are many bushwalks in the area and plenty of art...
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One of Perth’s most popular golf courses with a setting to totally distract you from you game. Set in a forest setting, this is a 18 hole championship resort course which meanders through the Roleystone Hills and provides views back to the ocean. The course was designed by Roger Mackay and Michael Coate. There are large undulating greens as well as the changes in elevation to negotiate. There are some 65 golf carts available, a driving range, two short game practice areas and two tennis courts just in case you haven’t have enough exercise.
Written Sep 21, 2005
Address: Country Club Ave, Roleystone
Armadale is around 27kms south of Perth and has proclaimed itself as Heritage Country. The area was first settled in 1830 and the township was declared as a military outpost that same year. It was set...
This pleasant, semi-rural town about 29 kilometres south-east of Perth?s CBD is well-known for its historic buildings. The Armadale-Kelmscott area was first settled in 1830. By the early 1850s...
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