Mingenew Visitors Centre
The Mingenew Visitors Centre is currently operated by the Mingenew CRC with a combination of staff and volunteers. We moved into our new premises at 50 Midlands Road in July 2022 and share the space with The Exchange + Gallery Mingenew. We have had a fresh coat of exterior paint and are ready and excited to welcome visitors from near and far.
Thanks to the Shire of Mingenew for their support of the visitors centre this year.
Thanks to the Shire of Mingenew for their support of the visitors centre this year.
Places to see
Wildflowers
Wildflowers are one of the main reasons people visit Mingenew. We have a number of walks and parks for visitors to stop at to find some unique wildflowers. Go to our Wildflower page under the Mingenew Visitors Centre tab to read about the different locations and for a list of some of the wildflowers you may find.
Wildflowers are one of the main reasons people visit Mingenew. We have a number of walks and parks for visitors to stop at to find some unique wildflowers. Go to our Wildflower page under the Mingenew Visitors Centre tab to read about the different locations and for a list of some of the wildflowers you may find.
USN Tracking Station
Part of the Universal Space Network, the ground station was founded by former astronaut Peter Conrad. Data and pictures are usually available to the public 15 minutes after being downloaded.
Part of the Universal Space Network, the ground station was founded by former astronaut Peter Conrad. Data and pictures are usually available to the public 15 minutes after being downloaded.
Cecil Newton Park
The Park is located between the hotel and the bakery on Midlands Rd. It is green all year round with bbq facilities and plenty of shade. Two new play areas were installed in 2021 along with a revamp of the skate park.
You will also find the famous 'Big Ears' wheat sculpture at Cecil Newton Park.
The Park is located between the hotel and the bakery on Midlands Rd. It is green all year round with bbq facilities and plenty of shade. Two new play areas were installed in 2021 along with a revamp of the skate park.
You will also find the famous 'Big Ears' wheat sculpture at Cecil Newton Park.
Historical Museum
From 1894 - 1960, this was the original Mingenew Primary School. It is opposite the Shire offices. Operated by local volunteers, the museum showcases some interesting artefacts and machinery from Mingenews history and development since the 1850's.
From 1894 - 1960, this was the original Mingenew Primary School. It is opposite the Shire offices. Operated by local volunteers, the museum showcases some interesting artefacts and machinery from Mingenews history and development since the 1850's.
Old Railway Station
Opened for business on 24th November 1894, the station was built from stone from the local quarry. A portion of the building was demolished in 1974.
The Shire of Mingenew have recently restored the railway station, which is now the home of the Mingenew Painting and Arts & Craft groups.
Opened for business on 24th November 1894, the station was built from stone from the local quarry. A portion of the building was demolished in 1974.
The Shire of Mingenew have recently restored the railway station, which is now the home of the Mingenew Painting and Arts & Craft groups.
