Dryandra Woodland - Department of Environment and Conservation ...

as such, provides the area with a substantial tourism product. The name 'Dryandra Woodland' gives
this product a unique identity, distinguishing it from other forest tourist attractions.
Despite its natural attraction, close proximity to Wave Rock, and existing visitor levels, Dryandra
currently receives comparatively little official recognition as a tourist destination in the central
wheatbelt. This is mainly due to tourists' lack of awareness of its existence and the facilities and
attractions that it offers.
Visitors to the central wheatbelt may be classified into three principal groups:
1. the fully accommodated tour market, characterised by both domestic and overseas visitors, who
are visiting Dryandra as part of a total tour package;
2. the independent, self-drive market, characterised by both domestic and overseas visitors, who
either visit Dryandra as part of an overall itinerary or as an end-destination; and
3. day trippers, principally from the central wheatbelt and Perth Metropolitan Area, which consists
of both coach and self-drive travellers, who do not stay overnight at Dryandra.
The largest potential markets for Dryandra are day trippers from the central wheatbelt and short-stay
trippers from the Perth metropolitan area. Anecdotal information suggests that the future trends in
tourism in Dryandra will be towards soft adventure (for example bushwalking) and nature-based
tourism. Although these are quite different market segments, Dryandra should aim to cater for both
audiences (B. Handcock pers comm.).
Infrastucture
Dryandra is accessible by sealed roads from all major population centres. Most of the roads and
tracks within the blocks north of Narrogin are formed earth, and generally accessible to 2WD
vehicles.
The Dryandra area is well serviced by a range of accommodation options. At present there are eight
farm-stay operators in the immediate vicinity of Dryandra, including both the Highbury area and the
main blocks north of Narrogin. Caravan facilities are available at Popanyinning, approximately 15
km north of Cuballing, and in the townships of Williams, Pingelly and Narrogin. Motel/hotel
accommodation is available in these three townships and at Cuballing.
Other tourism service facilities, such as fuel and major food supplies, are available in Narrogin,
Pingelly and Williams. Fuel and limited food supplies are also available at Cuballing.
Commercial Visitor Services
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