VISIT DUMBLEYUNG SHIRE

See the beehives and taste Michael’s honey! Book ahead

Discover Donald Campbell’s journey, breaking the world water speed record in 1964 on Lake Dumbleyung, in his jet propelled hydroplane boat, Bluebird. With only hours to spare, Campbell famously achieved two world speed records in one year – a feat that has never been achieved before or since. Browse the informative displays with souvenirs and publications available. Open weekdays, if planning a weekend visit please call to check weekend opening hours as they are subject to change.

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The Bluebird arrived in Dumbleyung on the eve of the 50th celebrations of Donald Campbell’s World Water Speed achievement in 1964. A huge celebratory event was held with many people, even some of Donald Campbell’s original team members from Barmara in South Australia, where Donald Campbell attempted the record earlier, returning to the town.

Cambinata Yabbies offer their very own steamed yabbies with dipping sauces, as well as salad, home made bread, olive oils and dukkahs. You can also buy frozen yabby soup. Other meals are available for those who don’t eat crustaceans or have special dietary requirements. Cambinata Yabbies gourmet range, consist of bottled yabbies, abalone, dukkah, oils & farm fresh honey is a unique taste experience. Offering, farm tours, accommodation, meals and Australiana themed function room facilities, this family business will excite all of your senses! Meals available for lunch and dinner, bookings required.

Donald Campbell Sculpture unveiled by Gina Campbell 17 January 2017, commissioned by Robert McDougall. He raised the money by collecting and selling yabbies, along with donations from some wonderful people.

Cabinet funded by community funds.
This extraordinary sculpture was created by, Ivan Lovatt, using galvanised chicken wire, a medium that lends itself to sensitivity and delicacy. By layering, twisting, shaping and pinning this very ordinary medium, Ivan creates both abstract and realistic representations. The wire, with its hexagonal shapes can provide a good deal of structural integrity, and with layering and using different gauges of wire it is possible to create very large sculptures.

Located behind the Bluebird interpretive centre and adjacent to the Dumbleyung Caravan Park, this little garden boasts freash produce available to visitors and the community for a gold coin donation.

The Dumbleyung District Club maintains a community venue for bowls, meals and drinks.

Discover our 29 historical plaques on the footpaths of town. You can download and print our walk brochure or if you have a smartphone or tablet you can access the Interactive Walk Map with pictures online:

Click here to DOWNLOAD PDF MAP (To print)

Click here for the INTERACTIVE WALK MAP (Smart phones and tablets)

The Dumbleyung Mini Mall is a small business incubator providing a safe space to inspire hobbies to grow into something more. It is made up of small participating businesses/brands that share the space and shop keeping.

A Shire of Dumbleyung history site where you can help by uploading your family photos and information, visit https://www.dumbleyung.wa.gov.au/history

At this stage the Shire is unable to provide any clarity on when the pool might be ready for reopening. There is a real possibility that the pool could remain closed for the entire season.

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VACSWIM UPDATE
For parents who have enrolled their children into Vacswim at the Dumbleyung Pool, please contact Vacswim directly to enrol your child into a different venue due to the pool being closed.

Get up close with the flock at Emu Essence Farm and you can even join an emu egg hunt during laying season. Located 11km from Kukerin. Visitors are able to view, walk with and feed the emus in their enclosed but natural bush setting as well as tour the incubator and hatcher and collect emu eggs in season. This is a unique experience that can be enjoyed by people of all ages with the opportunity to take photos and enjoy the natural surroundings. Emu products including emu oil, cosmetics, soap and carved and non-carved eggs are available to purchase. Farm tours are run all year round by appointment.

Farm Machinery Tours for the whole family! Please book ahead.

Map of Heritage Schools.

Free 24 hour bouncing pillow, great for the whole family!

The largest open lake in Western Australia’s southwest at 13km in length, 6.5km wide and may very well be the reason the “Dumbleyung” town name exists - thought to be derived from the Aboriginal word ‘Dambeling’ meaning large lake or sea. Currently the lake is a series of large shallow pools which is a sight to see. When the lake is full after large weather events, some activities include skiing, boating, paddle boarding and kayaking.
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View the expansive Lake Dumbleyung from Pussy Cat Hill. Spectacular sunrises and sunsets. Please no caravans or camper vans due to steep incline.

Visit the studio and gallery of award winning artist Kerry Scally. Portrait commissions accepted, cards and postcards.

The old “Bank” building in Dumbleyung. Hairdressing, waxing, tinting, ear piercing, spray tan, facials, nails, gifts & vouchers.

Housed in the Railway Station Building on the southern side of Absolon Street, this display fits in with your schedule as you can gain entry by calling the phone number listed on the signage to gain the entry code.

Inside the display you will find the historical locality signs, a table with local history books to browse and a film.

Open 7 days, counter meals from 11am daily. Reservations for group bookings preferred. We provide good old fashioned accommodation, food & beverage service. Rooms facilities include a fridge, TV, tea & coffee. After hours phone 0427 157 151.

Guided tours of Wildflower hot spots! Book ahead

Custom built Noongar cultural tours to experience the local area, visiting untouched sites with storytelling.

Need new tyres or repairs? Electrical, plumbing or gas repairs? Hardware, machinery, parts and service, professional photos or to fill your thermos? OUR SHIRE MAY BE SMALL BUT HAS PLENTY TO OFFER See the full shire business directory