In Pinjarra, paths along the Murray River meet parks, wildlife experiences and places that tell the story of the town’s history. This lets you shape your trip around your own interests: spend time by the water, stroll past historic landmarks, or visit the zoo and conservation park.
Riverfront Paths and Activities on the Murray River
Murray River Square and Foreshore is a town square and riverfront reserve in the centre of Pinjarra; the site includes the Pinjarra Suspension Bridge. It is suitable for family picnics and both formal and informal activities. There are also cycling and walking paths along the Murray River in Pinjarra. You can set off on a kayak trip upstream from the riverfront. These options give your stay a clear focus on the river, whether you prefer to explore on foot or by bike, or are considering a paddling trip.
Cantwell Park in the centre of Pinjarra offers another way to spend time outdoors. The large park has shaded play areas, picnic and barbecue areas, and outdoor exercise equipment. This gives you a choice of parkland with a range of facilities as well as the riverfront. For a picnic or a break in the greenery, you can choose a spot based on the facilities available there.
Wildlife Experiences and Harness Racing
Ranger Red’s Zoo & Conservation Park offers interactive experiences: you can hand-feed animals, hold a snake, pat a red-tailed woylie or tickle a ferret. The “Junior Zookeeper for a Day” program is also available for animal enthusiasts aged eight to 16. It offers a dedicated experience for young visitors interested in animals.
Weekly harness racing events are held at Pinjarra Paceway. You can watch the races from the track or from the Paceway Pavilion restaurant and bar. As race dates can change, it is advisable to check the current calendar before making plans. A visit is another option alongside river paths, parks and cultural attractions.
History, Arts and Crafts, and Cultural Heritage
Edenvale Heritage Precinct is a remnant of a 19th-century rural village. Its historic features include architecture, gardens at the former residence, timber fences and barns. The precinct is associated with the McLarty family, described as a prominent pioneering family in Western Australia. It is home to museums, arts and crafts galleries, retail shops, historical archives and preserved historic buildings.
Edenvale Heritage Precinct also includes the public Heritage Rose Garden, the only garden of its kind in Western Australia. Pinjarra Art Hub showcases locally made products in areas such as painting, glasswork, jewellery, ceramics, textiles and woodwork. The Art Hub also runs creative workshops and training courses. The Pinjarra Heritage Trail links historic buildings and places associated with Pinjarra’s early settlement through information panels. At 1.2 kilometres along the main street, it is an easy walking trail.
Pinjarra was one of the earliest areas of European settlement in Western Australia. At the same time, the Bilyidar Bindjareb Nyungars are recognised as the traditional owners of the land in Pinjarra. Their stories are shared through cultural festivals, performances and art. This means trip planning can include cultural stories and contemporary ways of sharing them, as well as historic buildings and collections.
Shape Your Stay Around Your Interests
River paths and a kayak launch offer a different focus from parks with play and picnic areas. At Edenvale Heritage Precinct, the emphasis is on historic architecture, museums, arts and crafts, and the rose garden; the Heritage Trail offers a separate way to explore historic landmarks on foot. Wildlife experiences and harness racing add more specific activities to the choice. Use these different highlights to find hotels in Pinjarra that suit your travel interests.
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