Welcome
Welcome to Koorda, in the heart of Western Australia's great Wheatbelt! The Shire of Koorda forms a part of the north-eastern section of the Central Agricultural Division. Its population of 596 consists of mostly farming community dedicated to wheat, coarse grains and sheep.
There are numerous scenic areas to stop at, most with public barbecue facilities. Mollerin Rock, Newcarlbeon and Badgerin Rock are popular spots to enjoy the surroundings and perhaps catch some of the local inhabitants - kangaroo, echidna, and dozens of bird varieties.
Shire History
In October 1836 the Surveyor General, John Septimus Roe, led an expedition to the east of the Avon Valley, in a search for pastoral land. One of his camps was located a few miles north of the present town of Koorda. Water was found only in the rock and gnamma holes and the soaks at granite hills. Roe contacted few natives, and gave few aboriginal names.
What to See & Do
Koorda Wildflower Park
Located 16km from town on the Koorda Mollerin Road, features hundreds of species of wildflowers to be found in the Koorda district. There is a spectacular display between July and November when patches of red, pink lavender, gold and blue add bright contrast to the greens of bush and farmland.
The Corn Dolly
Corn Dolly making is an ancient craft going back thousands of years, when it was thought that a spirit lived in the cornfields. To preserve this spirit at harvest time, and ensure the success of next year's harvest, a corn dolly was made for it to rest in.
