Tourism and Information

The Shire of Gingin is a unique and exciting place in which to live and visit. Covering an area of 3, 325 square kilometres and has a population in excess of 4,500, the Shire of Gingin is one of the fastest growing and developing rural shires in Western Australia, and its strategic location to the immediate north of the City of Wanneroo ensures that it will continue to experience significant growth and change.

For further geographical information on the Shire of Gingin, click here.

For statistical information, click here.

LANCELIN OCEAN CLASSIC

The Shire of Gingin supports the Lancelin Ocean Classic, which is held in January each year. For more information go to their website

www.lancelinoceanclassic.com.au

OFF-ROAD VEHICLE INFORMATION

In the interest of public safety, people intending to venture into the Lancelin or Ledge Point Off Road Vehicle Areas need to read the warnings in the attached document.

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GINGIN COAST TO COUNTRY

The Gingin Coast To Country tourism group promotes Gingin and our surrounds to a wide audience. For the latest tourism information click on the Gingin Coast To Country website here.

GINGIN WATER WHEEL

Have you noticed that the iconic water wheel at Granville Park in the centre of Gingin has been restored?. Since originally built by Frank Butler 34 years ago, the wheel has been a centre of interest to tourists and been identified by local residents as a symbol of the town. Our beloved Gingin Waterwheel has been restored by Gingin Men's Shed community group and is now back in its rightful place at Granville Park. A new fence compliments the iconic Waterwheel's fresh look.

The official "first rotation" of the restored Water Wheel took place at the British Car Day on 20 May 2012.

Over the past few years, the water wheel suffered damage due to age and exposure, and no longer turned and pumped water to the fountain in the nearby lake, and was in much need of restoration.

The Gingin Men's Shed community group contacted the Shire offering its assistance with the restoration. As well as the co-operation of the Shire, assistance came from Tiwest, Brendon Fewster, Kim Gray, Tuss

and Paul Butler.

For anyone in the community who wishes to be involved with the Gingin Men's Shed community group, they meet at the Golf Club on Tuesday mornings from 9.00 to 12.00, or contact Bruce on 9575 1353, Max on 9575 2306 or Jim on 0409 720 620.

On a historical note, in 1979 the local District High School used the Water Wheel as the centre of its school crest.

CARAVAN PARKS WITHIN THE SHIRE OF GINGIN

Gingin Caravan Park	Dewar Rd, Gingin	9575 2258
Guilderton Caravan Park	2 Dewar St, Guilderton	9577 1021 Visit website
Willowbrook Farm Caravan Park	1679 Gingin Brook Rd, West Gingin	9575 7566 Visit website
Back to Nature Caravan Park	Cowalla Road, Wanerie, West Gingin	9655 3025 Visit website
Ledge Point (The Big 4 Caravan Park)	Ledge Point Rd, Ledge Point	1800 632 444 Visit website
Lancelin North End	28 Bootoo St, Lancelin	9655 1115
Lancelin South End	Hopkins St, Lancelin	9655 1056

Camping anywhere within the Shire of Gingin, apart from in registered Caravan Parks and camping grounds, or on private property with the consent of the owner, is an offence.

To view more information regarding the Caravan and Camping Regulations, click here..