How to get to Murchison Settlement.
Located 200 kilometres north of Mullewa, on the Carnarvon Mullewa Road, Murchison Settlement is the location of the Shire office, the Sports Club, the museum, and the Oasis Roadhouse and Caravan Park. If you're heading to the campoven muster festival follow our planning ideas below.
Camping.
Please contact the Murchison Oasis Roadhouse and Caravan Park to reserve your campsite for the festival: Phone: (08) 9961 3875 Email: oasis@murchison.wa.gov.au
Accessing the Festival is easy!
From Perth 653km - Midlands Rd to Mingenew, Mingenew-Mullewa Rd to Mullewa, Carnarvon-Mullewa Rd to Murchison.
From Geraldton 300km - Geraldton-Mount Magnet Rd to Mullewa, Carnarvon-Mullewa Rd to Murchison.
From Mount Augustus 387km - Southeast on Mt Augustus-Woodlands Rd 10kms, south on Landor-Mt Augustus Rd 90km, west Dalgetty Downs-Landor Rd 78km, Dalgetty Downs-Glenburgh Rd 22km, south Carnarvon-Mullewa Rd to Murchison.
From Yalgoo 242km - North from Yalgoo 126km to Mt Wittenoom Rd, West 47km to Meeberrie-Mt Wittenoom Rd, west Meeberrie-Mt Wittenoom Rd 14km, northwest Meeberrie-Wooleen Rd 26km, north Carnarvon-Mullewa Rd to Murchison.
From Cue 253km - Northwest on Berringarra-Cue Rd 44km to Boolardy-Kalli Rd, West 116kms to Berringarra-Pindar Rd, south 26kms and then southwest on Boolardy-Wooleen Rd 19kms, west on Meeberrie-Mt Wittenoom Rd 14km, northwest on Meeberrie-Wooleen Rd 26kms, then north on Carnarvon-Mullewa Rd to Murchison Settlement.
Must see attractions!
Make the most of your visit to Murchison Settlement.
Errabiddy Bluff.
Errabiddy Bluff’s steep rocky slopes rise up to 100m high and can be seen from over 30km away.
With teeth-like rocks, Errabiddy’s name comes from a Wajarri word meaning ‘mouth of bucked teeth’ and when you see it, you’ll understand why its name is so well suited.
The large sandstone formations make it an excellent picnic spot – and many local animals would agree as it’s a great place to see wildlife such as birds, kangaroos and lizards.
Errabiddy Bluff is also home to a population of Gascoyne or Spreading Gidgee (Acacia subtessarogona), a tree that is usually only found north of Carnarvon, some 530km north-west from Errabiddy Bluff.
Access to Errabiddy Bluff is subject to road conditions. Please check Murchison Shire’s Road Condition Reports to determine status.
Murchison Museum.
The Museum was constructed in the mid-1980s from rammed earth with the assistance of volunteer labour. The museum collects, preserves and maintains displays of items relevant to the history of the district.
The museum also features a herbarium showcasing the hardy and riotously colourful wildflowers that transform this region into carpets of colour after good winter rains.
To visit the museum follow the signs at the Murchison Settlement. An entry fee of $2.00 per person is asked to assist in the upkeep of the museum. Brochures on the local Botanical Walk and Birds of the district as well some local history books are available for purchase.
Bilung Pool.
One of only a few permanent water holes on the seasonal Wooramel River, Bilung Pool makes a great spot for bird-watching.
The Wooramel River carved Bilung Pool out of the red ochre on its 363km journey towards the coast. During heavy rains, a small waterfall tumbles into the pool, which is surrounded by white-barked river gums.
Plentiful birds, mammals and reptiles are drawn to the promise of water or prey on which to feast.
Bilung Pool is also a sacred place for Wajarri people who knew it as Birlungardi and considered it the site of their bimada – the place from which ancient Dreamtime laws and customs originate.
The Wajarri believe Birlungardi is the resting place of the Gujida (Rainbow Snake).
They throw sand into the water to appease the snake and show it respect – and advise visitors to do the same.
Take a roadtrip…
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Wool Wagon Pathway
The Wool Wagon Pathway epitomises the true Australian outback. It is a land of distinct horizons, glorious vistas, unlimited sunshine, wonderous dawns and sunsets and spectacular night skies. Here you will travel through some of Australia's legendary sheep and wool country. The Murchison area has been traditionally renowned for its quality wool, which was shipped to London and sold. Stations developed with the help of blade shearers, famous horsemen, drovers, fencers and well sinkers.
If you’re planning to see the Solar Eclipse in Exmouth, the Wool Wagon pathway will take you from Geraldton to Exmouth whilst incorporating the Ancient Land Under Brilliant Skies Festival on your journey.
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Road to the Rock
Found roughly 1,000 kilometres north of Perth in the Gascoyne Murchison region of Western Australia, Mount Augustus is the world’s biggest rock.
This 9 day itinerary takes you north from Perth through Dalwallinu, Paynes Find, Mt Magnet, Cue, Meekatharra, Mount Augustus, Gascoyne Junction and then looping down to Murchison Settlement. Now the fun begins, you can participate in the Ancient Land Under Brilliant Skies Festival.
Use this road trip to make the most of the your holiday, taking in more than just the festival, but the vast outback landscapes.
