Pinjarra Information
An hour's drive south of Perth and just a short hop from Mandurah is Pinjarra. Some of Western Australia’s most unique heritage sites.
The beautiful Murray River flows through the town and offers many picturesque sites in which to picnic and barbecue.
It is an area rich in history and is the home town of a former State Premier - Sir Ross McLarty. Also the author Kenneth (Seaforth) McKenzie grew up here - and parts of his experiences as a child living near the Murray River are found in his first novel The Young Desire It.
The name was often shown spelt "Pinjarrup" on early maps, while the accepted spelling for many years was "Pinjarrah". There are conflicting theories regarding the meaning of this Aboriginal word and is usually said to mean "place of a swamp", but is more likely named after the Pindjarup people who frequented the area
If it's action you want, Pinjarra has both thoroughbred and harness racing, an excellent golf course, skydiving and a multitude of water and land based activities.
ACTIVITIES TO DO
* The Hotham Valley Tourist Railway
* Cantwell Park beside the Murray Bridge
* Visit the Peel Zoo
* Stroll the heritage Rose Garden
* See Fairbridge Village where orphaned children were educated
* Horse Racing and pacing.
* Go crabbing and fishing in the Estuary
* Experience industry in the town such as Mining and Agriculture
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