Explore Wongan-Ballidu on foot and discover some of the region’s most spectacular natural landscapes.

From short walks through wildflower-rich reserves to longer trails offering sweeping views across the Wheatbelt, there’s a trail for every kind of explorer. Discover native flora, fascinating rock formations, local history and plenty of beautiful places to stop and take in the view.

Discover Wongan-Ballidu after dark and experience some of the Wheatbelt’s spectacular night skies.

With low levels of artificial light and wide-open landscapes, Wongan-Ballidu offers fantastic opportunities for stargazing and astrophotography. Head out after sunset, look to the stars and capture the Milky Way against some of our region’s unique landscapes. Wongan Hills has been an Astrotourism Town since 2018, with Wongan Hills Airport and Lake Ninan among the local stargazing locations.

Discover the stories, places and people that have shaped Wongan-Ballidu.

Step back in time at our local museums and heritage sites, explore the Wongan Hills Railway Reserve Precinct, or discover the region’s thriving arts and cultural spaces. From pioneer and railway history to galleries, public art and places of Aboriginal significance, there are plenty of stories waiting to be discovered across Wongan-Ballidu.

This annual weekend festival is the highlight of our local events calendar! It starts with a Sundowner on the Friday evening with food, drinks, and live entertainment. Then continues on the Saturday with market stalls, wildflower displays, an art exhibition, bus tours to Reynoldson Reserve, a vintage car display, a stargazing & astrophotography excursion, botanical talks, books, rides & activities for the kids, plus lots more.

Discover one of Wongan-Ballidu’s most picturesque natural attractions.

Just 11 kilometres south-west of Wongan Hills, Lake Ninan is the perfect place to slow down and enjoy the wide-open Wheatbelt landscape. Take in a spectacular sunset, enjoy a picnic, explore the salt pan during dry periods or stay after dark for some incredible stargazing. When the lake is full, it also provides opportunities for activities such as kayaking and paddleboarding.

Mount O’Brien is the second highest peak in the Wongan hills, standing at 424 metres high, and offers spectacular, panoramic views of the surrounding countryside and lakes from the Centenary of Federation Wheatbelt Lookout at its peak. Just a 10 minute drive from town, and there are barbecues, shelter, seating & tables, and lighting – and the lookout is wheelchair accessible. The track to the summit is not suitable for caravans, but is fine for most small to medium sized vehicles.

Love a good treasure hunt? Make time for a browse through Wongan Hills’ two local op shops.

You never know what you might uncover at Wongan Community Shop and Kanyanya Preloved Clothes and Furniture. From clothing and homewares to furniture, books, electronics and one-of-a-kind finds, there’s always something different to discover.

Pop in for a browse, find yourself a bargain and support local community organisations at the same time.

Sporting clubs are a vital part of regional communities. We’re fortunate here in Wongan Hills to have this impressive centre which houses facilities for indoor basketball / netball, football, gym, hockey, lawn bowls, squash, tennis, as well as a function area with a bar, changing rooms, outdoor BBQs, children’s playground, two ovals, and ample parking. The function room and facilities are available for private hire, and there’s a temporary visitor’s membership option to use the gym.

Travelling with children or pets? You will love our well-maintained, clean & tidy parks which all have children’s playground equipment.

They are located at:

• Apex Park – Wandoo Crescent;
• Community Park – Fenton Place; and
• Ballidu Alpha Park.

See our Shire page for more information.

Fancy a round of golf while on your travels? Our 18 hole public golf course is open April to September, and is located on Sadler Road, Wongan Hills. Call 08 9671 1086.

The site has associations with the earliest organised recreational activities in Wongan Hills. In 1912, the Progress Association requested land for the purposes of a recreation ground. They were subsequently given 20 acres of land west of the railway line. The Golf Club was active in 1931, when it offered to fund work relief in the Wongan Hills town. The first site of the Golf Club was the Railway Water Reserve. In 1939, the Golf Club relocated the course to this site (Race Course Reserve).

The Wongan Hills Memorial Swimming Pool is located off the Wongan-Calingiri Road.

This facility includes an Olympic sized pool, an infant pool, and a medium-sized/toddler pool, as well as play equipment. Well maintained, with grassed and shaded areas, making it a lovely place to relax and cool down in the warmer months.

Season normally opens October to April.

Travelling with kids can be both fun and sometimes challenging. So it’s good to know of places to keep them entertained along the way.

Our Skate Park is located in the Wongan Hills Community Nature Playground, which also has basketball court, toilets, picnic tables and a big gazebo.