Description

24hr self-contained recreational vehicle rest area. Only fully self-contained vehicles with waste water tanks are permitted (no buckets). The discharge of grey water is prohibited. No power, water or amenities available at this site. Take your rubbish with you when you leave. Access by short gravel road Merredin Peak Heritage Trail at the corner of Benson and Watson roads. A dump point is located at the Merredin Tourist Park. No open fires. No generators. Dogs allowed. (Merredin Peak Reserve is an off-leash exercise area for dogs.) Surrounded by native bushland this area is perfect for bushwalking or climbing the rock along the interpretive trail, rewarding you with magnificent views over Merredin and the surrounding countryside. Interpretive signage tells the story of the engineering techniques of building the stone contour wall, rock channel and railway dam in 1893. This early catchment scheme provided water for both the town and railway. The rock wall built around the contours of the peak led to a 100m channel and a 25 million litre capacity storage dam. Adjacent to the Peak is the World War II remains of the 2/1 Australian General Hospital. A drive around the site explains the history of the construction and reason for this inland hospital.