Kojonup: Culture, Nature and History

Culture, history and nature in Kojonup

In Kojonup, cultural perspectives, historic places and nature experiences come together. You can shape your stay around what interests you most: stories about the town, a walking tour, or local flora and fauna. These different themes make Kojonup an interesting destination in its own right as well as a stop on the route between Perth and Albany.

Discover cultural perspectives

The Kodja Place presents voices, photographs, art and objects from Kojonup’s Noongar Aboriginal and settler cultures through imaginative, multi-layered interpretations. The different forms of expression offer more than one perspective on the town: personal voices sit alongside images, art and objects. Visitors interested in the cultural experiences of people in Kojonup will find a different approach here than on a walking tour that explores the town’s history.

The area known as The Kojonup Spring also holds special spiritual and cultural significance for the Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal population of the Kojonup district. This aspect adds a special connection to the area to the cultural themes. It may be important to your travel plans if you want to discover Kojonup not only through its buildings and exhibitions, but also through its cultural significance.

Walking tours and historic buildings

The Farrar Trail is a walking tour exploring Kojonup’s living history. There are also historic buildings, each with its own character: The Military Barracks is the oldest building in Kojonup and displays historical artefacts. Elverd Cottage is a restored cottage dating from the 1850s. Together, these places offer different points of interest for history enthusiasts—from a walking tour and exhibited objects to a 19th-century cottage.

The Kojonup Rose Maze also combines a walk with a story: the rose maze is 500 metres long and features an interactive trail about three fictional women who lived in the countryside in the early 20th century. The stories are therefore about fictional women, not biographies of real people. The Australian Rose Maze includes more than 20 pergolas and other symbolic structures.

Native plants and wildlife

The Myrtle Benn Flora and Fauna Sanctuary on Tunney Road is an interesting walking trail. It is home to native orchids and wildflowers, which are mainly seen in spring. If native plant life is an important part of your trip, you can take this seasonal highlight into account when choosing when to travel. The sanctuary is also home to native birds and small mammals, including the red-tailed phascogale. The focus here is therefore on flora and fauna, while other Kojonup attractions highlight culture, walking tours and historical artefacts.

Kojonup as a stop or destination

The Kojonup Visitor Centre is a daily stop on the Perth-to-Albany route in both directions along the Albany Highway. When planning your trip, you can first consider whether to treat Kojonup as a stopover or make the town itself the focus of your trip. When choosing a holiday rental, this question can help you determine the kind of stay you want: should Kojonup itself be the main focus, or do you mainly want to plan a stop along the way?

More destinations: Muchea, Cable Beach, Clackline, Karijini, Darlington, Prevelly, Herron and Port Kennedy.

See the broader travel overview: Western Australia.