Williams: History, nature and discoveries

Williams combines insights into early settlement areas with experiences along the main street and at the Williams River. The Williams Heritage Trail leads to the early settlement areas; it includes both a walk through Williams and a scenic drive to Quindanning. There is also the Williams Woolshed, with its interactive exhibitions, and Lions Park by the river. This means you can choose between history, time outdoors and an outing in the surrounding area during your stay.

Williams Heritage Trail: on foot or by car

The Heritage Trail includes a 1 km walk along Williams’ main street. If you would rather explore the town’s history in combination with a drive, the same trail also offers a 35 km scenic drive to Quindanning. The two routes differ considerably in format: one is a walk along the main street, while the other is a drive to a named destination. Factor these details into your day’s plans and choose the part of the trail that suits your travel plans.

The main street itself also offers a striking sight: a total of 500 roses line 400 m of the street. This makes it a point of interest in its own right for a walk, connecting an exploration of Williams’ history with a distinctive feature of the town. For families who enjoy discovering different things along the way, a walk along the main street can take in the roses as well as the Heritage Trail.

Shearing history at the Williams Woolshed

The Williams Woolshed explores the history of shearing in Western Australia. Its interactive exhibitions cover the past, present and future; the Woolshed also offers live storytelling on the subject. This makes for a different kind of visit from exploring the historic settlement areas: here, the focus is on shearing history and how it is presented through exhibitions and storytelling. If you are travelling with children, you can consider whether these topics would interest you all during your trip.

At the Williams River and in Dryandra Woodland

Williams Lions Park is on the banks of the Williams River and has a nature play area. A path runs along the river from the park and also serves as an off-leash area for dogs. This combination is useful when planning your day if you want to include time outdoors as well as historical attractions. The park brings together two different interests: play in the nature area and exercise on the path by the river, which can also be used by dogs.

If you are interested in the area’s natural environment, you can also include Dryandra Woodland in your plans. The woodland is about 25 km north of Williams, covers 22,000 hectares and is known for its birdlife and wildlife, as well as its diverse plants and trees. Its size and approximate distance provide a sense of the area when planning how to divide your time between Williams and its surroundings. Dryandra is especially appealing to those who also want to discover the region’s flora and fauna during their trip.

Which holiday accommodation suits your travel plans?

When looking for holiday accommodation in Williams, the experiences you have planned can help you decide. Would you mainly like to explore the Heritage Trail, the main street and the Williams Woolshed, or would you also like to include Dryandra Woodland and its flora and fauna in your stay?

For the broader travel overview: Shire of Williams.