The small town of Dardanup, Western Australia, forms the gateway to the picturesque Ferguson Valley, a valley fast becoming a memorable tourist destination. At the top of this spectacular drive through patchwork hills and rolling countryside is the hamlet of Wellington Mills.

This historic area was once a busy mill town with two working mills and a large population. The history is now documented on an information board and illustrated by site markers to delight the tourist who takes the time to follow the marked walk.

Other walks also uncover the secrets of the jarrah forest via the " Living Window of the Wellington Discovery Forest " where different informational signs reveal how the forest areas are managed. One can also view the unique forest, flora and fauna on a horse ride, or on a stroll through the tall timbers.

Located in the Wellington National Park is The King Jarrah Tree. This tree is a local icon to visit as it is 36 metres tall, 500years + old and is one of the oldest jarrah trees in the world. From this tree, Wellington Dam is a very scenic 11km drive which follows the river path.

Tourists who are young at heart will delight in the whimsical "Gnomesville ", a gnome hamlet situated at the roundabout in Wellington Mills. The humour of this attraction is to be enjoyed from the picnic tables in the hollow or to be experienced as visitors wander the paths of this gnome village. Gnomesville will refresh the pure of heart and manage to amuse those with heavy hearts.

There are some one thousand gnomes happily existing at Gnomesville. This is a free tourist attraction and visiting will have you laughing out loud.

Once in this wonderful valley, tourists not wishing to leave can holiday in a range of accommodation styles including luxury guest houses, country farm stays, quaint bed and breakfasts and budget style self contained cottages. All have stunning valley views and clean country air.

A number of local grape wine and berry wine tasting outlets are operating at weekends to give visitors a tangible taste of the fruits of the valley. There are now small cafes and art galleries for visitors to experience.

We invite you to, "Enjoy a fresh look at country life".

Cheryl Rourke
Kingtree Lodge   

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This page last updated 19-Dec-2005