Forest Discovery Centre
Forest Discovery Centre
4.5
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The beautiful rammed earth Forest Heritage Centre (FHC) links Forest to Arts and Environment. It offers a hub for artisans to work, school groups to meet curriculum outcomes and visitors to enjoy the arts and explore the forest. The FHC houses a fine art gallery, retail shop of local artisans work, a forest interpretive centre, walking trails with education signage and a full equipped workshop.
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Sandgropers_13
Perth, Australia28 contributions
Aug. 2023
So glad we took up the recommendation of the Visitor Centre to pay a visit here. Warm and welcoming volunteer at the reception. Large array of handmade gifts and art as well as education and history displays. Loved the tree top walk. Wish we had more time to enjoy the walks as well
Written 7 August 2023
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Jeffry b
Essendon, Australia13,870 contributions
Mar. 2021
For many years, Dwellingup has lived off timber. The trees, mainly jarrah, are felled and then turned into useful things. Because it is very strong and resistant to decay, jarrah is shipped as far away as London. It is used as sleepers in the London Tube; jarrah sleepers can last more than 50 years. Perth's Canning Bridge is built mainly built of jarrah, and it's lasted for almost 100 years. The Forest Discovery Centre is very informative, I wish it was there when I first went to Dwellingup 50 years ago.
Written 27 March 2021
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Dean H
Perth, Australia89 contributions
Jul. 2019 • Family
Really really worth it - you could spend a whole day here easily.
Get into the woodwork with your children, walk the high forest walk if you dare, and learn about local indigenous culture.
What an absolutely brilliant non-for-profit that runs this - they deserve an award!
All the crafts are so amazing.
Get into the woodwork with your children, walk the high forest walk if you dare, and learn about local indigenous culture.
What an absolutely brilliant non-for-profit that runs this - they deserve an award!
All the crafts are so amazing.
Written 24 July 2019
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Peta
Perth, Australia140 contributions
Apr. 2019
Great way to spend a day, entry included drinks. Kids worked in the wood working section, great little museum with interactive activities, beautiful art work on display. Kids enjoyed the nature play ground. Great home made biscuits and coffees.
Written 17 April 2019
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babutedi
Reigate, UK17 contributions
Nov. 2018 • Friends
... you'll see more than trees. As visitors from UK with little time and much to learn we found the Centre delightful. Very welcoming staff and the option of coffee included in the ticket is a great idea. As well as enjoying Forest-related information and various displays, we chatted with the impressive Rocking Horse maker and wished we could have afforded (and carried) one of the horses! Plenty of beautifully crafted souvenirs, including useful ones, we brought away fridge magnets and fragrant furniture polish.
We didn't go with children but could see how well they are catered for. An educational experience for all ages, we warmly recommend this Centre.
We didn't go with children but could see how well they are catered for. An educational experience for all ages, we warmly recommend this Centre.
Written 17 January 2019
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Jolene C
Perth, Australia21 contributions
Jan. 2019 • Family
Lots to see here! The entry has a lovely local retail section and small art gallery. Our kids loved the unique interactive displays - digital microscope, scary specimens, drilling and burning - and we enjoyed all the local info and history. We all loved the nature play and the super high tree top walk. Don't skip it!
Written 4 January 2019
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joan
Perth, Australia45 contributions
Oct. 2018 • Family
For all ages, a wonderful experience - so much to see and do. Friendly helpful staff, and they even allowed our little dog to join us. Thank you.
Written 14 November 2018
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brijan19
O'Connor, Australia17 contributions
Sep. 2018
We had a great afternoon out here which started with an adventure following the emus and their footprints from town. Lots to do once inside, particularly great for families!!
Written 1 September 2018
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The Cruising Clarkes
Mandurah, Australia279 contributions
Jul. 2018 • Family
We took our kids here as it was a cheap option (family $13)for something to do whilst it was raining and we all enjoyed what they had to offer. There was a few hands on experiences for everyone and a nice bush walk outside complete with a tree top walk and bush humpy
Written 16 July 2018
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Rosanne D
Perth, Australia32 contributions
Jul. 2018
The centre is located just outside Dwellingup and with it's outside profile sat sympathetically in the bush setting. For a small entrance fee you can learn about the history of forest through an interpretive display, enjoy the beautiful hand crafts from local artists and walking trails that are well signed. A very peaceful spot with the advantage of hearing and seeing some of the local bird life.
The FHC houses a fine art gallery, retail shop of local artisans work, a forest interpretive centre, walking trails with education signage and a full equipped workshop for hire.
The FHC houses a fine art gallery, retail shop of local artisans work, a forest interpretive centre, walking trails with education signage and a full equipped workshop for hire.
Written 11 July 2018
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