Woogenellup, Western Australia Explained

Type:other
Woogenellup
State:wa
Lga:Shire of Plantagenet
Local Map:yes
Zoom:10
Coordinates:-34.5372°N 117.8939°W
Postcode:6324
Dist1:343
Dir1:SE
Location1:Perth
Dist2:55
Dir2:N
Location2:Albany
Dist3:22
Dir3:NE
Location3:Mount Barker
Fedgov:O'Connor
Stategov:Warren-Blackwood
Near-Nw:Kendenup
Near-N:Stirling Range NP
Near-Ne:Stirling Range NP
Near-W:Kendenup
Near-E:Takalarup
Near-Sw:Mount Barker
Near-S:Porongurup
Near-Se:Takalarup

Woogenellup, sometimes also spelled Woogenilup,[1] is a rural locality of the Shire of Plantagenet in the Great Southern region of Western Australia. The eastern border of Woogenellup is formed by Chester Pass Road, while the southern boundary of the Stirling Range National Park forms its northern border. The Kalgan River runs through the locality from north-west to south-east, and the Kalgan Plains Nature Reserve is located within Woogenellup, south of the river.[2] [3]

Woogenellup and the Shire of Plantagenet are located on the traditional land of the Minang people of the Noongar nation.[4] [5] [6] [7]

Nature reserve

The Kalgan Plains Nature Reserve was gazetted on 4 March 1960, has a size of 0.52km2, and is located within the Mallee bioregion. The Corackerup Nature Reserve was gazetted on 17 May 1963, has a size of 43.34km2, and is located within the Esperance Plains bioregion.[8]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Woogenellup Bridge . . inherit.stateheritage.wa.gov.au . . 10 November 2024. Location: North Woogenilup Rd Woogenilup.
  2. Web site: SLIP Map . . maps.slip.wa.gov.au . . 10 November 2024 .
  3. Web site: NationalMap . . nationalmap.gov.au . . 10 November 2024 .
  4. Web site: Minang . . www.boodjar.sis.uwa.edu.au . . 10 November 2024.
  5. Web site: Minang (WA) . . www.samuseum.sa.gov.au . . 10 November 2024.
  6. Web site: Map of Indigenous Australia . . aiatsis.gov.au . . 10 November 2024.
  7. Web site: Shire of Plantagenet . The Shire of Plantagenet acknowledges the traditional custodians of our area and their continuing connection to the land and community. We pay our respects to all members of the Menang Noongar community ... . . www.plantagenet.wa.gov.au . Shire of Plantagenet . 10 November 2024.
  8. Web site: Terrestrial CAPAD 2022 WA summary . . www.dcceew.gov.au/ . . 10 November 2024.