Pergandes Sheepyards

Bencubbin, WA

Pergandes Sheepyards

Bencubbin, WA

Rest AreaPets WelcomeCaravansBBQ

About this rest area

Pergandes Sheepyards is a unique historic site showcasing pioneer innovation with its granite-material sheep yards, situated near Bencubbin, within the Western Wheatbelt region. Away from the hustle and bustle, it offers an enriching picnic experience and a step back into history just 1 km away from the scenic Marshall Rock. However, for safety purposes during your visit, please use the newer picnic table as the older one is nearing collapse to prevent any potential injuries.

The picnic area is located 1km from Marshall Rock, near Bencubbin, in the Western Wheatbelt. To build the sheepyards, Ted Pergande harvested slabs of granite from a nearby rock formation by heating the rock and then rapidly cooling it with water. The rock cleaved into slabs, which were transported the short distance to their present location. Safety: The older picnic table is unstable and near collapse. User the newer table to avoid injury.

Features & Facilities

Accommodation Types

Caravans

Facilities

BBQ

Picnic Tables

Other Features

Interesting historical information

Pets Welcome

Photo opportunity

Some shady trees to sit under

Picnic tables

Plentiful bush flies. Bring insect repellant

Information

bins & wood BBQs

Bird Watching

Place of Interest

Bin

Day Use Area

Unknown feature

Walking

Good mobile phone signal

Mobile Phone Coverage

Day Rest Area

Photo Opportunity

Information Board

Location

Pergandes Sheepyards•Bell Road, Bencubbin, WA, 6477

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