Shire of Waroona district, Western Australia, Australia

Places to visit near Waroona

Waroona is a town in Shire of Waroona district, Western Australia, Australia, home to about 2,858 people. Within 50 km by road there are 94 places to visit — 36 wildlife, forests & gardens, 22 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 8 beaches & coast and 10 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Yalgorup National Park (30 km), Lake McLarty Nature Reserve (31 km) and Lake Banksiadale (31 km).

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Waroona, Western Australia
Waroona, Shire of Waroona district, Western Australia, Australia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Waroona at a glance

Location
Shire of Waroona district, Western Australia, Australia
Population
about 2,858
Coordinates
32.8432° S, 115.9220° E
Places within 50 km
94 (7 must-see)
Best time to visit
November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs

Top places to visit near Waroona

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Waroona: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Waroona

69 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Waroona. The closest is Marrarup Nature Reserve (9 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Waroona

35 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Waroona. The closest is Lake Moyanup (4 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Beaches & coast near Waroona

23 beaches & coast within 100 km of Waroona. The closest is Lake Preston (34 km). Best time: october to march.

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Forts & heritage near Waroona

18 forts & heritage within 100 km of Waroona. The closest is Vision Splendid Gardens (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Waroona

12 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Waroona. The closest is Whittaker Hill (43 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Waroona

10 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Waroona. The closest is Harvey Estuary (35 km). Best time: september to february.

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A one-day trip from Waroona

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 12 km on the road.

  1. Start in Waroona
  2. 1 km Vision Splendid Gardens · garden, Shire of Waroona
  3. 3 km Lake Moyanup · lake, Shire of Waroona
  4. 4 km Hamel Nursery · heritage site, Shire of Waroona
  5. 2 km Nestle Complex · heritage site, Shire of Waroona
  6. 1 km Drakesbrook School Site · heritage site, Shire of Waroona
  7. 1 km Back to Waroona

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Waroona by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Wildlife, forests & gardens3669Marrarup Nature Reserve (9 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2235Lake Moyanup (4 km)
    Beaches & coast823Lake Preston (34 km)
    Forts & heritage1018Vision Splendid Gardens (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints212Whittaker Hill (43 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1010Harvey Estuary (35 km)
    Waterfalls26Seymour Falls (8 km)
    Parks15Cantwell Park (30 km)
    Churches15St John's Church (31 km)
    Museums25Liveringa Homestead (31 km)
    Buddhist sites01Bodhinyana Monastery (60 km)
    Temples01Bala Murugan Temple (89 km)

    Waroona: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Waroona?

    Vision Splendid Gardens (garden, about 1 km), Drakesbrook School Site (heritage site, about 1 km), Nestle Complex (heritage site, about 2 km), Hamel Nursery (heritage site, about 3 km), Lake Moyanup (lake, about 4 km), Drakesbrook Weir (lake, about 5 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Waroona?

    94 places on Spotwander: 36 wildlife, forests & gardens, 22 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 8 beaches & coast, 10 forts & heritage, 2 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Waroona?

    Marrarup Nature Reserve, about 9 km by road; Buller Nature Reserve (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Waroona?

    Lake Moyanup, about 4 km by road; Drakesbrook Weir (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Waroona?

    Lake Preston, about 34 km by road; Boggy Bay (35 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Waroona?

    Start in Waroona, visit Vision Splendid Gardens, then Lake Moyanup, then Hamel Nursery, then Nestle Complex, then Drakesbrook School Site, and drive back — about 12 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Waroona?

    November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Towns near Waroona

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Waroona’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Waroona on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.