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keeweechic Says: In the front of the main building is a large tranquil manmade lake and in the centre, a small island with the statue of Dionysus (son of Zeus) who was renowned as the God of Wine and Vegetation. He was supposed to have show mortals how to grow grapes and turn it into wine....
keeweechic Says: The War Memorial obliesk is next to Gianatti shops on Jarrahdale Road. It was erected in the 1920s and is dedicated to the locals who fought in World War I.
keeweechic Says: In 1872, sawmilling began in Jarrahdale and timber was taken by rail to Rockingham for export. It was the first timber town in Western Australia. Over the next 100 years, 15 sawmills operated in the area. The site of the Mill Office is found on Foster Way. It was built in...
keeweechic Says: Stacey’s walk is about 1.7km circular track through Gooralong Park, virgin forest over boardwalks and bridges and through parts of the Jarrahdale township. The track starts at Jarrahdale Cemetary.
keeweechic Says: The Ken Jones Walk in Langford Park is named after Ken Jones who worked through out the Jarrah forest areas. Jones developed mining rehabilitation techniques and was instrumental in the development of deep ripping, contouring and species selection behind mining as it...
keeweechic Says: The old post office was built in 1896 and today also serves as the tourist centre. They provide a huge amount of information on the area both historical and places of interests. There is good documentation of history of the area as well as local historical records and...
keeweechic Says: The park features a man made lake, an adventure playground for the kids on sloping lawned areas complete with picnic tables and barbeques. The entrance to the park is off Nettleton Road, north of Jarrahdale.
keeweechic Says: The park opened in 1975 and was named after James N Langford who was the firs manager of the mines for Aloca. The park has been described as a park for people. There are a number of different grades of walk trails. There are also horse riding and mountain bike trails.
keeweechic Says: Langford Park was once a bauxite mine owned and operated by Alcoa. When mining ceased, Alcoa decided to restore the richness of the Jarrah forest as it was and have successfully rehabilitated the old mining area into a recreational park.
keeweechic Says: Millbrook Cottage is just into Rhodes Place, a narrow little road enroute to Langford Park. You can hardly see this historic little cottage for the rambling garden surrounding it. The cottage is the home for a professional artist and art teach. Works include murals,...
keeweechic Says: Chestnut Farm is an area of Jarrahdale which dates back to the 19th century. Joseph Batt, the original owner of the land planted an orchard and the first grapevines in 1860. Today the area is owned by Millbrook Winery and comprises around 120 hectares. Chestnut Farms 'The...
keeweechic Says: We went to Millbrook for a special Sunday lunch and tried the Paella and the snapper. Both were beautifully presented and tasted divine. Unfortunately neither of us were drinking at the time and not ordering wine did not go down that well with the waitress.. well this was a...
keeweechic Says: Above the tasting rooms of the winery is Millbrook’s restaurant with sweeping views of their vineyards through the floor to ceiling windows. The menu is comprised of modern Australian dishes and in past years has won Gold Plate awards.In the warmer months you can enjoy...
keeweechic Says: Whitby Falls Coach House is a restaurant and a function centre on the South Western Hwy just north of Jarrahdale. The restaurant is fully licensed
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This historic tavern was once known as the Murray Arms and is very popular as a place to relax for a quiet drink. Casual dining is experienced in a very relaxed atmosphere with either counter meals or the restaurant. There is a bar and pool tables are available.
Written Mar 20, 2005
Address: Jarrahdale Road,
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There is no permanent public transport to Jarrahdale. If driving from Perth, take the Albany Highway then the South Western Highway to Jarradale Road.
Jarradale is around 30 mins south east of Perth.
Written Mar 21, 2005
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Just down the road from the old Jarrahdale Post Office and General Store is the more modern Gianatti Shops. You can buy fresh fruit and vegetables, groceries, newspapers, takeway foods, buy your stamps and find any local crafts.
Written Mar 25, 2005
Address: Jarrahdale Road
keeweechic Says: Armadale spans from across the scarp to the hills of the Darling Range providing an area of great beauty and contrast. The city creates many chances to step back in time with their museums and heritage attractions. There are many bed and breakfast facilities in the area as...
Vintage Tractors & Machinery Museum
keeweechic Says: In Serpentine you will find the Vintage Tractor and Machinery Museum. May not be on everyone’s to-do list but they have on display over 60 items of machinery and tractors both working and not working. There is also a collection of before and after photos and other...
keeweechic Says: Serpentine Dam is probably one of the main attractions in the are and is part of the Western Australian Scheme Water system. The dam sits within the scenery of the beautiful Darling Scarp. The dam’s capacity of 137.7 million cubic metre makes it one of Perths largest...
Jarrahdale is a delightful little historic town right in the Darling Range 47km south east of Perth. The town’s name came about because of the surrounding best Jarrah Forrests in Western Australia.......
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