Mundijong located 42 kilometres south east of Perth, Western Australia or 30 minutes drive, was at the junction of the Rockingham-Jarrahdale line and the government line from Perth to Bunbury which was established in 1893.
In the early years, a timber depot which included a large planning mill was built here.
In 1893, the town was named “Manjedal” which was thought to be the Aboriginal name for the area. In 1897, the name was changed to Mundijong after it was found to be incorrect.
Mundijong serves as a terminal on the Australind train which runs from Perth to Bunbury.
Some of Western Australia’s most popular parks, art galleries, restaurants, wineries and wildlife are located here. You can enjoy a traditional Australian barbecue or bushwalk in its natural surroundings.
Other than the country lifestyle with farms and orchards, some of the old buildings are listed as heritage and are converted into museums. There are also displays of arts and crafts to browse.
The historic town of Mundijong which grew as a result of nearby timber mills had since moved on to concentrate more on poultry, dairy and equestrian industries.
Do drop in for a refreshing drink at the Mundijong Tavern or Dot’s Tea Gardens which is only a few minutes off the South Western Highway.
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