One hundred and thirty three kilometres southeast of Perth lies the small wheat belt town of Brookton. The town is on the Brookton Highway, the shortest route to Wave Rock.
In the town centre visit the Old Railway Station. The restored building, situated in the main street of Brookton, houses an Arts and Crafts Centre with souvenirs for sale. The arts and crafts section provides a venue for sale of locally made cottage crafts.
Boyagin Rock Nature Reserve is just 10 kilometres southwest of Brookton. Powderbark, jarrah and marri trees provide the homes of numbats and tammar wallabies. Boyagin is an example of the natural habitat before the land was cleared for wheat.
Nine Acre Rock is an ideal picnic ground and reserve situated 14 kilometres south east on the Brookton-Kweda Road. The view from this large expanse of rock is truly magnificent.
The Bibbulmun Track, Western Australia's world-class, 1000 kilometre walk trail passes through Brookton. The 2.5 kilometre stretch of trail from Brookton Highway to the Brookton campsite is accessible by wheelchair and the campsite provides the ideal spot for a picnic to enjoy the tranquil surrounds.
After the founding of the Swan River Colony in 1831, Brookton attracted the settlers advancing out into the timbered countryside from Guildford, York and Beverley. In 1846 John Seabrook secured land along the banks of the Avon River. For 18 years no other settlement was recorded in the area, until A.W. Robinson selected some land adjoining that of his stepfather, John Seabrook. Gradually other settlers selected land close by.
Hotel, farm stay and caravan park accommodation is available in Brookton.
