Broomehill Village: Local History, Nature and the Holland Track
Accommodation in Broomehill Village
Broomehill Village offers different ways to explore local history and nature. The Henry Jones Building brings together several uses in a converted building: it was transformed into a winery, café, restaurant, arts and crafts gallery, and bed and breakfast. Other points of interest include historic buildings, a museum and memorials. If you enjoy spending time outdoors, you can focus on bushland and wildflowers or consider the Holland Track as a 4WD adventure when planning your trip.
Buildings and memorials
The Broomehill Museum is a small brick building dating from 1898. Originally used as a town hall, it is now a museum that preserves machinery and memorabilia. The building itself tells the story of a change in use, while the collected objects offer another way to learn about the history of the area.
St Elizabeth Church also has an earlier purpose: it was first established as a police station in 1892 and converted into a church in 1953. The honour rolls at the Broomehill War Memorial in the foyer of Broomehill Hall commemorate the service of Broomehill residents in the First and Second World Wars and the Vietnam War. If you are travelling with children, these different points of interest can provide plenty to talk about: a former town hall, a building with a changing purpose, and plaques commemorating local residents.
Explore local history on foot; take a track adventure on four wheels
The “Walk the Village” activity takes you through Broomehill to historic buildings and other places of historical interest. The Broomehill Heritage Trail panels offer another way to learn about the early history of the area. They feature QR codes that are intended to provide additional information about life in Broomehill in its early years.
The Holland Track starts in Broomehill and runs along sealed and unsealed roads. It can be driven as a 4WD adventure; autumn and especially spring are named as the best times to travel. This is a different way to get around from exploring historic buildings on foot. If the track is a key part of your trip, its starting point in Broomehill is a practical consideration when choosing where to stay.
Bushland, wildflowers and Hayfield Reserve
The natural bushland around Broomehill is rich in flora and fauna, particularly in spring. Boot Rock Reserve is also described as a hotspot for wildflowers for nature lovers. Visitors can experience flora and fauna at nearby Hayfield Reserve, where a natural pool was once used for ceremonial purposes. At Wadjekanup Bridge, you can combine time outdoors with another destination: cross the bridge on foot to reach nearby Hayfield Reserve.
Spring combines two of the seasonal highlights mentioned: the bushland around Broomehill is rich in flora and fauna then, and spring is named as the best time to travel the Holland Track, particularly. Autumn is also named as a good time to travel the track. When planning your trip, you can weigh up whether the seasonal natural attractions or the 4WD adventure along the track should take priority.
Finding your way around town
In the centre of Broomehill, Holland Park is dedicated to the intrepid explorers who opened up the Holland Track. The park has barbecues, a playground and well-maintained toilets. Local tourist information and brochures are available at the Broomehill Post Office site. When choosing holiday accommodation in Broomehill Village, your preferred focus for the trip may be the deciding factor: the Holland Track, local history or natural attractions such as nearby Hayfield Reserve.
More destinations: Chapman Hill, Karridale, Jandakot, Mindarie, Herne Hill, Gingin, Woodbridge, Quinninup.
For the broader travel overview: Western Australia.
