This Saturday 29th March 2025, is the unveiling of Wyalkatchem’s new mural. What a bright eyecatching piece of art work. The mural has been painted, by Tammi de Rooy, on the side of the Wyalkatchem Hotel. The amazing mural is a road safety message depicting scenes associated with the Wyalkatchem district. To celebrate this work of art, the Wyalkatchem community…
It was 10am in the morning and the town of Wyalkatchem was alerted to the sounds of motorcycles purring into the main street, today was the very first inaugural motorbike ride around the Wheatbelt, the brainchild of Rod Lawson Kerr. Within the hour there were over 50 motorcycles parked opposite the Wyalkatchem Garden Café. What a great place to start…
You’d be forgiven for thinking Wyalkatchem—known locally as Wylie—is just another sleepy stop along the Wheatbelt Way. Think again. This little town has a knack for surprises, with small and large events popping up all the time. Today’s impromptu motorcycle ride, brainchild of Rod Lawson Kerr is proof of that. The Wheatbelt Way is one of Western Australia’s hidden gems—a…
Hi Happy Travellers, Some sad news, Brendan (The Bearded Wonder) Eaton has passed after a very short illness. I decided to have an informal Memorial, held at the Travellers Park, to celebrate Brendan’s amazing life. The guests began to arrive at the Kevin Jones Camp Kitchen only to be greeted by a photo board of Brendan’s life. The board was…
Patrons started to arrive at the Wyalkatchem Travellers Park on Friday 23rd August, to attend the annual event of the Wyalkatchem Rodeo. The rain was the first to arrive, putting in an appearance early in the morning. A slow light drizzle caused some amusement but it was nothing compared to the rain fall later in the day. 30 mms had…
For those visitors who stayed at Wyalkatchem Travellers Park and joined us for the Hi-Tea what a blast it was. For those who couldn’t make it, this is what you missed. There was a parade down the main st with Mr Damien Oliver arriving with this years Melbourne Cup on a horse and cart. The local children had a horse…
Happy birthday to park owner Michelle! We’re all wondering what’s the in the cup, but hey .. “what happens in the park, stays in the park!”
Beer Can Regatta Come view the S.S. Wyalkatchem, made by two of our local men from beer cans for the Beer can regatta in Darwin. The S.S. Wyalkatchem will be on show for a short time on Saturday 3rd August 2024 from 11am to 2pm at the Wyalkatchem Recreation Centre. There is a sausage sizzle available for $5.00 all proceeds…
Whilst enjoying our usual Happy Hour at the Wyalkatchem Travellers Park, it was decided that the fire pit should be lit. So, with a unanimous yes vote, Wyalkatchem Travellers Park lit the first fire of the season. As the warmth from the fire washed over all in attendance a debate ensued re cooking over a camp fire. The debate raged…
Fridays seem to come around quickly these days. The Wyalkatchem Travellers Park had several guests staying recently and they were invited to join some of the local community for Devonshire Tea Friday. The Devonshire Teas are held at the local craft shop which used to be the Catholic school. The craft shop is decorated in the 50’s style, from the…
