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DandaraganNative flora, DandaraganPERTHDandaraganDandaragan district boasts lush pastures and abundant crops produced fromthe fertile farming land. It also has a beautiful year round wildfl ower viewing areawith most species fl owering in the spring months.St Anne’s ChurchThis charming Anglican Church,constructed between 1885 and 1887has an interesting gothic arch for its entryand is made from local soap stone from“Kayanaba”, a nearby property. Thisstone was soft when fi rst quarried, so theblocks could be easily sawn into shape.Hardening occurred after contact with theair. The church is open to the public.Wolba Wolba orAggie’s CottageSituated on the Badgingarra Road onlyseven kilometres from Dandaragan, thisbrick and stone cottage was erected in1871 and is still used today by local craftand historical groups. Only 50 metresaway is a fresh water lake with manydifferent species of water birds.Historic Post OfficeAlso made from local stone, the historicpost and telegraph offi ce opened forbusiness in 1896. Although no longeropen to the general public, it is anattractive sight from the road.The Dandaragan WayA wonderful scenic tourist drive of runningcreeks, rolling hills, historic buildings,marri trees and fl ocks of white corellasand cockatoos, the Dandaragan Way isa recommended, alternative scenic driveto the Brand Highway from Regan’s Fordthrough Dandaragan to Badgingarra.Regan’s FordA pleasant shady picnic spot on thebanks of the Moore River located just offBrand Highway. The site of an old stonecrossing constructed in 1876, the WindmillRoadhouse is situated 300 metres northwest of the bridge.WildflowersCharacteristic red and white gum treesand a spectacular array of wildfl owersattract people between September andOctober annually. Temperatures start torise but the soil is still damp from winterrain. Why not visit a wildfl ower farm whilein the area, or join an organised tour fromPerth?St Anne’s ChurchDid you know?The name comes from DandaraSpring, which was so named in 1849by explorer Augustus Charles Gregory.InformationPopulation:657Distance from Perth:168kmShire of DandaraganBashford Street, Jurien Bay WA 6516Tel: +61 8 9652 0800dandaragan.wa.gov.auaustraliascoralcoast.com | Page 19