Lake Grace
Town
Population 503
The area around Lake Grace is a major grain-growing region for the state, producing wheat, canola, oats, barley, lupins and legumes. Sandy plains nearby are transformed into a sea of colour at the height of the wildflower season in September and October.
Visitor Information
Stationmaster's house, Stubbs St; (08) 9865 2140
Nearby national parks
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Fitzgerald River National Park
Lying between Bremer Bay and Hopetoun on the south coast of Western Australia, Fitzgerald River National Park is renowned as one of the most...more -
Stirling Range National Park
Surrounded by a flat, sandy plain, the Stirling Range rises abruptly to over 1000 metres, its jagged peaks sometimes veiled in swirling...more -
Porongurup National Park
The Porongurup Range, a 40-minute drive north of Albany, is renowned for its stark granite domes and unusual rock formations that rise up...more
Nearby towns
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Kulin
The sheep- and grain-farming districts surrounding Kulin provide spectacular wildflower displays in season. The flowering gum, Eucalyptus...more -
Hyden
The small wheat-belt town of Hyden is synonymous with its famous nearby attraction, Wave Rock, originally known as Hyde's Rock in honour...more -
Wickepin
The first settlers arrived in the Wickepin area in the 1890s. Albert Facey's internationally acclaimed autobiography, A Fortunate Life,...more
In Town
Inland Mission Hospital Museum: the only remaining inland mission hospital in WA, this fully restored building (est. 1926) is now a fascinating medical museum. Approach the building via Apex Park along the interpretive walkway; open daily by appt; Stubbs St. Mural: artwork depicting pioneering women was begun in 1912; Stubbs St. Memorial Swimming Pool: includes water playground for children; open 11am–6pm daily Oct–Apr; Bishop St.
Nearby
Wildflower walk: easy walk through natural bushland with informative signage; details at visitor centre; 3 km E. Lake Grace: combination of 2 shallow salt lakes that gives the town its name; 9 km W. Lake Grace Lookout: ideal spot to view the north and south lakes system; 12 km W. White Cliffs: unusual rock formation and picnic spot on private property; details at visitor centre; 17 km S. Holland Track: in 1893 John Holland and his partners cut a track from Broomehill through bushland to Coolgardie in the goldfields. Hundreds of prospectors and their families trudged along this track in search of fortune, and cartwheel ruts are still evident today. A plaque marks the place where the track crosses the road; Newdegate Rd; 23 km E. Dingo Rock: now on private property, this reservoir for water run-off was built by labourers from Fremantle Gaol. Wildflowers are beautiful in season; details at visitor centre; 25 km NE. Newdegate: small town with a pioneer museum in the heritage-listed Hainsworth building. One of WA's major agricultural events, the Machinery Field Days, is held here in Sept each year; 52 km E.
Fishing spots near town
Albany 219 km
Albany, about five hours’ drive south of Perth, is most famous for being the home of the last Australian whaling station. But talk to tackle store owner Jim Allen and you soon realise there is more to Albany than... Find out moreEco-friendly activities around town
Wildflower tour - Mount Barker 185 km
The Banksia Farm at Mount Barker has the world’s only arboretum of all 77 banksia species and nearly all the dryandras as well. Join a tour around the farm to hear fascinating yarns about how banksias were used in... Find out moreWhitewater rafting – Dwellingup 229 km
Dwellingup Adventures has a one-day rafting trip on the Murray River suitable for novices and children from ten years and upwards. This operator also hire canoes, kayaks, rafts and mountain bikes and, for self-guided... Find out moreCycling tours 230 km
Denmark Bike Adventures hires bikes and recommends a couple of cycling tours, including a hike–bike combination in which you can walk a section of the Bibbulmun Track (see Hiking below), then hop on a bike to cycle... Find out moreGolf courses around town
Araluen Golf Resort 247 km
Steep forest-covered hills above deep valleys are not the ideal landscape on which to create a golf course. But that did not stop the developers of Araluen Golf Resort – in the Roleystone Hills, 45 minutes... Find out moreCafes & restaurants around town
Breweries around town
Tanglehead Brewing Company 220 km
An historic hotel overlooking Albany’s Princess Royal Harbour is the location for this microbrewery, which first came on line in mid-2006. Tanglehead is both the name of the venture and their signature Pale Ale (an... Find out moreBlackwood Valley Brewing Company 235 km
Though predominantly a cidery, located in the heart of the Bridgetown apple-growing region of WA, Blackwood Valley produces a range of beers which are available on tap in the venue’s restaurant and to takeaway in... Find out moreCampsites around town
Pingrup Caravan Park 48 km
This caravan park is a handy base on Sanderson St in Pingrup, ideal for visiting the many historic and natural sites in and around the town. Birdwatchers head to Lake Bryde, an ephemeral wetland that is part of a... Find out moreKulin Caravan Park 56 km
This caravan park on Rankin St, Kulin, is a popular stopover for floral fanciers who flock to this corner of the state’s south-east to enjoy the abundant wildflowers in spring. The countryside is carpeted with... Find out moreNyabing Recreation Reserve 57 km
Nyabing Recreation Reserve is on Martin St, offering welcome facilities for travellers. The area is noted for its string of shallow lakes: Magenta, Pingarup, Grace South, Grace North and Joy. This is also wildflower... Find out moreKondinin Caravan Park 70 km
You’ll find this caravan park on Gordon St in Kondinin, a town that presides over sheep country and the central wheat belt, about 278 kilometres south-east of Perth. The gateway to Wave Rock, this is flat country... Find out moreWave Rock Caravan Park 84 km
Wave Rock caravan park offers quiet and peaceful sites in a natural bush setting at the base of Wave Rock, one of the region’s most impressive natural attractions. On Wave Rock Rd, 4 km east of Hyden and 340 km... Find out moreWickepin Caravan Park 97 km
In the town of Wickepin, 38 km north-east of Narrogin on the Great Southern Hwy, there are some fine Edwardian buildings along with the house that Albert Facey made famous in his best-selling book, A Fortunate Life. Many... Find out moreLake Yealering Caravan Park 97 km
Yealering is a small town about 250 km south-east of Perth. The lake is on the edge of town via Wickepin–Corrigin Rd. Camping here is in a picturesque setting with picnic and barbecue facilities, an ideal place for... Find out moreCorrigin Caravan Park 102 km
Corrigin is widely regarded as one of WA’s most attractive and tidy country towns. You’ll be bewitched by the spring wildflower show and the granite outcrops that give an alien feel to the landscape, but... Find out moreBroomehill Village Caravan Park 112 km
On the corner of Morgan Rd and Journal St, Broomehill Village is perfectly positioned for visitors wanting to follow the town’s Heritage Trail. The caravan park has good facilities and amenities.... Find out moreLake King Caravan Park 114 km
Lake King is a crossroads centre with a tavern and several stores, 70 km north-west of Ravensthorpe. The caravan park on Critchley Ave offers basic facilities to visitors travelling across this arid country. For those... Find out moreCaravan parks around town
Jerramungup Caravan Park 102 km
This is a clean and tidy park that has been renovated by new owners. It is strategically located for an overnight stay between Esperance and Albany.... Find out moreBremer Bay Caravan Park 167 km
This is a large park in a popular holiday destination across the road from the water. Bookings are required in peak periods and minimum-length stay applies at these times. Pets are allowed out of season.... Find out moreBremer Bay Beaches Resort and Tourist Park 169 km
This park has improved greatly since our last visit and now has a coffee shop that serves a range of delightful food. The park is located 3 km from Bremer Bay township but is closer to the boat harbour and the... Find out moreMerredin Tourist Park 180 km
This park is of a quality rarely found in an inland town the size of Merredin and we highly recommend it. From here it is a comfortable 260 km to Perth or 335 km to Kalgoorlie; Merredin is an excellent choice for an... Find out moreHopetoun Caravan Park 180 km
This is an informal beachside park in the small coastal community of Hopetoun, with basic beachside caravan park amenities. It is situated on the coastal fringe with a path leading to the beach and is just a 400-metre... Find out moreCheynes Beach Caravan Park 198 km
Cheynes Beach is an extremely picturesque coastal village. The large caravan park is a short walk to the beach and well protected from the elements. It is very popular and bookings are required at Christmas, Easter and... Find out moreKalgan River Chalets and Caravan Park 209 km
Situated 11 km east of Albany on the Kalgan River, this park suits travellers looking for plenty of space. There are large sites and big rigs can be accommodated. Its features include canoes for hire, a nine-hole golf... Find out moreEmu Beach Holiday Park 216 km
This quality, popular beachside park is 7 km from the centre of Albany. It has a wide range of facilities including a massage studio and minigolf. Bookings are necessary and minimum-stay periods apply at Christmas,... Find out moreBIG4 Albany Gardens Holiday Resort 219 km
The closest park to the centre of Albany, this is a good quality place with a well-stocked shop, a tennis court and a native animal enclosure. The park is in a quiet, off-the-main-road position, well protected from the... Find out moreMiddleton Beach Holiday Park 219 km
A great place for a holiday, this quality park has a fabulous position and fronts onto 500 metres of a popular swimming beach. Just 3 km from the Albany post office, it has good amenities and a range of facilities... Find out moreHotels, motels & B&Bs around town
Rest areas around town
Jerramungup Park Area 102 km
Middle of town Small parking area just off the highway. Good facilities. GPS: S33 56.393 E118 55.257... Find out moreFitzgerald River Rest Area 109 km
34 km NE of Jerramungup (L) or 80 km SW of Ravensthorpe (R) Large secluded area just off the highway. Good shade. GPS: S33 49.908 E119 15.208... Find out moreArthur River Rest Area 136 km
38 km SE of Williams (L) or 56 km NW of Kojonup (R) Large area adjacent to the highway near the roadhouse. Limited shade. GPS: S33 20.226 E117 02.035 ... Find out moreMartup Pool Rest Area 138 km
62 km SE of Williams (L) or 32 km NW of Kojonup (R) Large area well off the highway among some large trees. Good shade. GPS: S33 32.782 E117 05.091... Find out moreBoscabel Road Rest Area 141 km
75 km SE of Williams (L) or 19 km NW of Kojonup (R) Large area just off the highway around a few trees. Good shade. GPS: S33 39.510 E117 05.776... Find out morePallinup River Rest Area 147 km
114 km NE of Albany (L) or 64 km SW of Jerramungup (R) Small area just off the highway among a few trees. Limited shade. GPS: S34 24.403 E118 43.671 ... Find out moreWhat's on around town
Market: visitor centre; every Sat Oct–Mar.
Art Exhibition: Oct.
