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Dowerin is a town 156 kilometres (97 mi) north-east of Perth in the central Wheatbelt region of Western Australia. It is the seat of the Shire of Dowerin.
The Shire of Dowerin is a local government area in the Wheatbelt region of Western Australia, about 160 kilometres (100 mi) northeast of Perth, the state capital. The Shire covers an area of 1,847 square kilometres (713 sq mi) and its seat of government is the town of Dowerin.
The name of the Shire and the town site of Dowerin is derived from the aboriginal word “Daren” given to a series of lakes – once fresher, some 8-10 kilometres south of the town. It was originally established as a watering hole and resting place for prospectors and travellers on their way to the goldfields.
Welcome to the Shire Dowerin. Dowerin is a scenic two hour drive along Pioneers Pathway (north east of Perth) and a real escape from the hussle and bustle of city life. Whether you visit for a couple of hours or a couple of days, sit back and enjoy the serenity of the Central Wheatbelt.
Just over a two-hour drive east of Perth, along the Pioneers Pathway, will bring you to Dowerin. This scenic self-drive tour winds through Wheatbelt farmland and towns, passing wide open vistas and nature walks, lakes and granite outcrops, pioneering heritage buildings and museums.
Dowerin is situated on the Northam-Wyalkatchem-Merredin railway loop line. The town takes its name from the Aboriginal word 'Daren' that was given to a series of lakes some eight kilometres south of the town.
Dowerin has long been a popular stop for visitors to the Wheatbelt. Head to Tin Dog Creek for a cooling dip, as the Goldfields prospectors once did. Delve into pioneering history, marvel at modern agriculture at the Machinery Field Days, meet Rusty the dog who stands guard over the town, or explore myriad natural attractions…
