Water · Gingin
Day trip to Lancelin
Day trip to Lancelin — 50 km west for massive sand dunes (sandboarding!), world-class windsurfing, snorkelling, diving, and white sandy beaches
Passport · AustraliaWestern Australia
Gingin
Western Australia · Australia
Common stamp · 25 km circle
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- A day
- ~A$74
- Best
- Mar–May, Sep–Nov
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Off the beaten track
Why Gingin
- Gravity Discovery Centre and Observatory — world-class science and astronomy facility with a 45-metre leaning tower
- Charming heritage township with historic buildings and the iconic Gingin Brook water wheel
- Gateway to Lancelin — sand dunes, windsurfing, and coastal adventures just 50 km west
Gingin is a quaint historic township 83 kilometres north of Perth on the Brand Highway, and one of the oldest settlements in Western Australia. With a population of around 850, it's a tiny place, but it punches well above its weight thanks to the world-class Gravity Discovery Centre and Observatory on its outskirts — a must for science-loving travellers. The town itself is a charming stop with heritage buildings, a lazy tree-lined brook running through its heart, and a classic country pub. For backpackers, Gingin works best as a day trip from Perth or a stopover en route to the adventure town of Lancelin and the Turquoise Coast. The surrounding Gingin Shire also offers farmstays, vineyards, and olive groves.
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Water
Day trip to Lancelin - GB
Nature
Gingin Brook walk - GP
Water
Granville Park - GD
- HE
Nature
Heritage walk - SO
Nightlife
Stargazing at the Observatory - VI
Nature · Gingin
Gingin Brook walk
Gingin Brook walk — follow the lazy, tree-lined brook through the heart of town (free)
Water · Gingin
Granville Park
Granville Park — picnic by the iconic water wheel on the banks of Gingin Brook, surrounded by shady trees. A quintessential country-town scene (free)
Nightlife · Gingin
Gravity Discovery Centre and Observatory
Gravity Discovery Centre and Observatory — world-class science education facility with hands-on exhibits, a 45-metre leaning tower for free-fall experiments, and public stargazing nights at the observatory. One of the quirkiest and most rewarding attractions near Perth (~$15 AUD entry)
- Price
- A$15
Nature · Gingin
Heritage walk
Heritage walk — stroll past Jones' Shop, St Luke's Anglican Church, the Uniting Church, Gingin Post Office, and Philbey's Cottage — all dating from the colonial era (free)
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