Gnomesville
Gnomesville
4.5
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Monday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Tuesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Wednesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Thursday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Friday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Saturday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Sunday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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4.5
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Alistair C
Fleet, England, United Kingdom19 contributions
Nov. 2023 • Friends
I flew 9,000miles around the world to see this attraction, and I am delighted to report that it was exactly as advertised. My only criticism is that there were too many meerkats.
Written 16 November 2023
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kaushal s
Singapore, Singapore99 contributions
Jun. 2023 • Family
Amazing quirky place. Initially, we were sceptic, but after reaching there and seeing and reading the history behind it, it was truly remarkable to be there. It says what a good idea with a lot of community support can do!
Written 7 June 2023
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David E
East Fremantle, Australia320 contributions
Jun. 2023
Out in the middle of GNOWERE lies a little village full of GNOMES of all shapes and sizes and from all over the WORLD. This is a collection of little people that has to be seen to be believed and even though its a bit of a drive its worth it. Take a Gnome with you and a little sign and set it free to be with its own or just walk quietly among the many and check out their origins and all the quirky thing they get up to when GNO one is looking
Written 1 June 2023
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Dan L
Bunbury, Australia7,271 contributions
Dec. 2022
We last visited in March 2018, since then the area has been flooded, many gnomes damaged and smashed. Council has undertaken a wonderful revamp of the area with paths, boardwalk, bus and car parking, ablution block and the gnomes rearranged in pods stretching along the road reserve and through the trees. Gnome heaven for the grandkids and shouts of excitement from children visiting with other families.
Written 29 December 2022
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Deb K
Geelong, Australia75 contributions
Nov. 2022 • Couples
We were visiting friends from area who took us to Gnomesville. Had it not been for them we would not know about it.
Definitely a place to visit, amazing how many gnomes and variety. Gnomes from all over the world.
Go and check it out. No tour required, it’s on the side of the road for everyone to enjoy
Definitely a place to visit, amazing how many gnomes and variety. Gnomes from all over the world.
Go and check it out. No tour required, it’s on the side of the road for everyone to enjoy
Written 19 November 2022
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Murray D
Perth, Australia29 contributions
Sep. 2022
The people who created Gnomesville, who keep adding to it, and who caretake it are to be congratulated. It is great fun to wander around. A good stretch of the legs after a while sitting in the car.
Written 18 November 2022
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Meg
59 contributions
Nov. 2022 • Couples
One needs to see Gnomesville to believe it! Definitely worth a stop when visiting the local area. Lots of different characters to see. The king Jarrah tree is just up the road too.
Written 13 November 2022
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Rebecca L
Melbourne, Australia25 contributions
Sep. 2022 • Solo
When driving through Ferguson Valley I didn’t realise I’d be blessed with this little village of gnomes
I really enjoyed this and walked around twice. There are so many gnomes I occupied myself for about 25 minutes. Be sure to look in the trees you’ll find a few cute ones.
The gnomes are a variety of individually placed, families and community groups who have put their gnomes in the garden.
I really enjoyed this and walked around twice. There are so many gnomes I occupied myself for about 25 minutes. Be sure to look in the trees you’ll find a few cute ones.
The gnomes are a variety of individually placed, families and community groups who have put their gnomes in the garden.
Written 17 September 2022
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marilyn
20 contributions
Aug. 2022
Thought it would be better. There were lots of pieces that made me ,cringe. It needs some tidying up.
Written 24 August 2022
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Yip Yip
27 contributions
Sep. 2021 • Couples
Honestly didn’t expect the sheer magnitude of gnomes that awaited us the morning we arrived. We knew there would be many, but there are so much more than you’d imagine! We bought a cheap kit at a local Kmart that included two paint your own gnomes for the occasion! We painted them in the trunk and found a home/new gnome friends in a nearby gnome shelter. Definitely a must see and feel free to bring your own. Wish more eccentric stops like this existed on all our travels 😄
Written 17 August 2022
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annHKong
Melbourne, Australia32 contributions
Planning to visit in September. Just want to knowif it is still an interesting place to visit after the July flood? Thanks
ironbrumby
Perth, Australia18 contributions
No issue with water.
Kymle
3 contributions
Does anyone know if you can bring dogs ?
Explorer18067780303
Coastal South Carolina, SC5 contributions
No... 1/ Its a forrest 2/ you dont want yr dog peeing#droppings# Because you,ve got little children wondering through... and sometimes touching them! Your own descretion here plz:) thkyu♡
Are use open today please,😊
ironbrumby
Perth, Australia18 contributions
Open 24/7/365
Paige R
Rockingham, Australia97 contributions
Heya, is there a nice place in or near Gnomesville to have a picnic lunch?
jenn735
Melbourne, Australia141 contributions
Ironstone Gully Falls
A lovely bush picnic area 18.5 km from Donnybrook on the Capel Road. This is an old picnic area which was reserved in 1903 for Capel River settlers as a recreation area. Try this area we went here beautiful, also a long drop toilet.
Whe did gnomes ville in WA Australia begin ??
Lesley
Perth Western Australia324 contributions
A bit of history but there could be more stories around.
Vicki Campbell is a Ferguson valley local who lived on the north western side of the roundabout with her husband Kevin. Both played a fundamental part in the early years of Gnomesville. Vicki recalls her early life with many gnomes around her parents farm.
The story starts when she saw new surveying pegs and found out that the old couple on the south side were to have some of their land annexed for a new T junction. There was much concern about this T junction, not only from the land to be taken but also from the T being at the bottom of a hill.
A public meeting with the Shire and landholders outlined the objections and a decision was made to consider a roundabout. Eventually this came to pass but tensions still remained.
At this time the first gnome appeared. No one put it there. Vicki is quite clear about this. This was the gnome of legend. It was first seen in the hollowed out old tree next to the roundabout. In her childhood Vicki had parked her bicycle here to catch the school bus.
As in the legend, it wasn’t long before other gnomes joined in this silent protest. But the gnomes were not the type to take things too seriously. Some times they would entertain both themselves and spectators with cricket and football matches. The West Coast Eagles football team was the one to beat in those days.
They used to play on the roundabout but they were evicted from there.
Within a few months there were perhaps 20 gnomes. Over the years, perhaps 30 of Vicki’s gnomes have come to stay in Gnomesville.
In the early years, vandalism was a problem. Of course as it became known that hurting a gnome brought bad luck, this no longer is a problem.
After a while it seemed that improvements were needed to the village. At this stage Vicki’s husband, Kevin stepped in. With gravel from the shire, wood kerbing from Koppers logs and some chainsawing assistance from CALM in Collie, the village took shape.
Kevin worked tirelessly despite increasing health problems. He developed much of the pathing, tracks, edging and structure of Gnomesville in his trademarks thongs (flip-flops) and shorts. Kevin sadly passed away on …. and is remembered by a post with a plaque and a pair of thongs in bronze near the site of the first gnome’s appearance.
When did gnomes 1st begin ???
Lesley
Perth Western Australia324 contributions
A bit of History but there could be more stories around.
Vicki Campbell is a Ferguson valley local who lived on the north western side of the roundabout with her husband Kevin. Both played a fundamental part in the early years of Gnomesville. Vicki recalls her early life with many gnomes around her parents farm.
The story starts when she saw new surveying pegs and found out that the old couple on the south side were to have some of their land annexed for a new T junction. There was much concern about this T junction, not only from the land to be taken but also from the T being at the bottom of a hill.
A public meeting with the Shire and landholders outlined the objections and a decision was made to consider a roundabout. Eventually this came to pass but tensions still remained.
At this time the first gnome appeared. No one put it there. Vicki is quite clear about this. This was the gnome of legend. It was first seen in the hollowed out old tree next to the roundabout. In her childhood Vicki had parked her bicycle here to catch the school bus.
As in the legend, it wasn’t long before other gnomes joined in this silent protest. But the gnomes were not the type to take things too seriously. Some times they would entertain both themselves and spectators with cricket and football matches. The West Coast Eagles football team was the one to beat in those days.
They used to play on the roundabout but they were evicted from there.
Within a few months there were perhaps 20 gnomes. Over the years, perhaps 30 of Vicki’s gnomes have come to stay in Gnomesville.
In the early years, vandalism was a problem. Of course as it became known that hurting a gnome brought bad luck, this no longer is a problem.
After a while it seemed that improvements were needed to the village. At this stage Vicki’s husband, Kevin stepped in. With gravel from the shire, wood kerbing from Koppers logs and some chainsawing assistance from CALM in Collie, the village took shape.
Kevin worked tirelessly despite increasing health problems. He developed much of the pathing, tracks, edging and structure of Gnomesville in his trademarks thongs (flip-flops) and shorts. Kevin sadly passed away on …. and is remembered by a post with a plaque and a pair of thongs in bronze near the site of the first gnome’s appearance.
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- Hotels near Gnomesville:
- (1.36 km) King Tree Lodge
- (3.31 km) Peppermint Lane Lodge
- (14.09 km) Donnybrook Motel
- (3.77 km) Wellington Forest Cottages
- (10.97 km) Ferguson Farmstay
- Restaurants near Gnomesville:
- (10.47 km) Ferguson Falls Wines Cafe
- (6.30 km) Hackersley Estate Wines
- (1.91 km) Wellington Food and Wine
- (9.52 km) St Aidan Cellar Door Restaurant
- (9.92 km) Green Door Winery & Cafe
- Attractions near Gnomesville:
- (14.33 km) Apple Fun Park
- (15.75 km) Barrecas Wines
- (9.21 km) Bush Shack Brewery
- (9.53 km) St Aidan Wines
- (9.25 km) Lyndendale Gallery: Art and Antiques