Wannamal Rest Area - WA

Wannamal Rest Area is a smallish but very tidy rest area with good facilities. The location is the site of the former No.2 Wannamal (South) School. The No. 1 Wannamal School site is approximately 2 kms North of the Wannamal townsite, and has a roadside marker listing its former position (Reserve 8665). There is nothing left of any school buildings at either site. Flush toilets for male and female are provided, complete with toilet paper and soap. The rest area toilets are cleaned on a daily basis by local volunteers. There's a free BBQ provided with covered seats and table for dining. There's a steel box provided for voluntary donations to offset the cost of providing the facilities. The area has good Telstra phone and internet reception. Signage is extensive and tourism information for the area is extensive. There is a Heritage Walk Trail listed for the Wannamal townsite historical places - thirteen places in all. The site is approximately 60-80 metres away from the Bindoon-Moora Road, and traffic noise is not excessive.