Dowerin is situated 156 kilometres (2 hours) north east of Perth, and can
be reached travelling via Northam and Goomalling or through Toodyay and Goomalling.
The dominant business activities are grain growning and sheep production for
meat and wool.
The population of this small town increases many times for the annual Field Day held in August, claimed to be the country’s largest demonstration and static displays exposition.
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Rabbit Proof Fence No. 2 - Runs north/south through the eastern third
of the shire, this fence was built in 1907- 1908 and much of it remains
in good condition. Mileposts mark the distance from the south coast. The
fence originally went from Point Anne to north of Cue, where it turned
east to join Rabbit Proof Fence No. 1 at Gum Creek. |
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Region
Information
Accommodation
Dowerin
Bed & Breakfast
Goomalling / Dowerin Road
Phone: 08 9631 1008
Commercial Hotel
4 Stewart Street
Ph: 08 9631 1206
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