MINNIVALE
Step inside historic carriages and discover the railway and wheat-growing story of Minnivale.
Please call the Shire Office on (08) 9631 1202 before travelling.
Rail Heritage WA is a partner with the Shire of Dowerin in this regional attraction. Minnivale, 19km from Dowerin, is home to the Wheatbelt Heritage Rail Discovery Centre (WHRDC), which is housed in a former wheat bin. Within the wheat bin is a collection of carriages dating from early in the 20th century. Climb aboard passenger carriages, read the history of the district, along with the early days of the wheat industry.
Minnivale is now home to a spectacular array of wildflowers from July to October. There is also a 1921 brick store, the church built in 1925 and the old baker’s oven still standing in the main street.
Viewing of the WHRDC is by appointment only, though an annual open day usually occurs in September. Please call the Shire Office on (08) 9631 1202 to arrange a viewing.
For other local attractions: Explore Dowerin’s local attractions.
