KATANNING TOURISM

KOBEELYA

The stately home built by Katanning’s founding father, Frederick Piesse, as his family home in 1902. It is reputed to be the first home in country WA connected to electric power and to have hot and cold running water.
It was used for many years as a girls school and is now the home of Katanning’s Baptist community.
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POLICE POOLS MEMORIAL

Situated on a billabong in Twonkwillingup Nature Reserve the memorial recognises the site of the first police (or Pensioner Guard) outpost in 1864.
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REGIONAL
SHEEP SELLING COMPLEX

The largest undercover sheep selling complex in the Southern Hemisphere.
Watch thousands of sheep being unloaded, drafted, sold and reloaded Tuesday and Wednesday of every week.

MINIATURE RAILWAY

This delightful miniature railway is situated adjacent to the All Ages Playground. Locomotives (steam in winter) run on a 7″ track providing great fun for the family. Runs 2nd & 4th Sunday each month from 1pm to 4.30pm.

KATANNING AQUATIC CENTRE

The pool was opened in 1938 and was quite a significant undertaking at the time. It was considered comparable to some of the best in Australia as well as Europe. In 1971 the centre saw the addition of an Olympic size pool. In 2012 the complex received a major upgrade making it a true aquatic centre.

RAILWAY CAIRN

Possibly the single most important point in the history of Katanning. This cairn makes the spot where the two ends of the Great Southern Railway met during construction.
This joining of the railway is what kept the Piesse brothers in what is now Katanning which in turn saw the development of the town.
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Call into
Katanning Tourism
at the
Old Railway Station,
38 Austral Terrace, Katanning
and collect flyers,
with mud maps,
to find your away around town.

THE OLD FLOUR MILL

The mill was built in 1891 by Frederick Piesse to service the newly developing wheat farming industry. It has endured many ups and downs during those years but has now received a new lease of life as a boutique hotel and cafe.
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ALL AGES
ADVENTURE PLAYGROUND

This iconic free super playground has been completely refurbished and includes areas for adults and children to tiny tots. It is designed to create as much fun as possible. The playground has free covered BBQ areas making it the ideal stopover for your journey.

OLD WINERY RUINS

The remains of the Piesse family winery which was constructed in 1904. It was built to process wine from the Piesse family vineyards and its wines won awards around the world.
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KATANNING LEISURE CENTRE

Officially opened in 1997, the indoor stadium is one of the largest in rural Australia. It was built wholly as a community project and includes six basketball courts, gymnasium, and creche.
The complex also includes a football oval, equestrian competition centre and soccer/hockey fields.

LIBRARY & ART GALLERY

One of only three A class art galleries outside the metro area, this was another community driven project. The art gallery hosts exhibitions from all round Australia.

KATANNING TOWN HALL

Incorporating the old Mechanic’s Institute, the town hall was opened in 1907. It was to later include the Road Board offices and has been used for live theatre, movies, dances, royal visits, and pop super stars including Aussie super
band AC/DC.
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LAKE EWLYAMARTUP

Water skiers, kayakers, sailors, swimmers, picnickers and birdwatchers alike will enjoy a visit to this 100 ha recreation lake.
The lake has water for most of the year and is home to 95 species of birds.

Facilities include picnic tables, seating and shelters, barbecues, and access friendly toilets.

It’s available for 24 hour self contained camping, however there are no bins so please take your rubbish with you. Please don’t empty your sullage into the lake.