The word “Nyabing” is believed to originate from Aboriginal language, specifically derived from the word “ne-yameng,” which refers to the everlasting flower Helipterum manglesii. The townsite was planned in 1911 as part of the Great Southern Railway, initially named Nampup after a local soak, also of Aboriginal origin. Following surveys later that year, the town was officially gazetted in 1912. Due to several complaints regarding the similarity of the name Nampup to the nearby town Nannup, the name was subsequently changed to Nyabing.
Nyabing Attractions
Nature Reserves
The Nyabing Creek and Chinocup Nature Reserves are a treasure trove of spring wildflowers where you will also find plenty of sandalwood trees and unique marsupials such as the black-gloved wallaby and brushtail possum.
Kwobrup Dam
If you are lucky enough, a visit here will allow you to see wildlife including the western grey kangaroo, western brush wallaby, echidna, blue tongue lizard and a huge variety of birdlife.
CBH Grain Bins
These massive white CBH Grain Bins are hard to miss, situated in the middle of the town. Thousands of tonnes of grain pass through here on the way to all parts of Australia and the rest of the world. You will no doubt see grain trucks on the roads transporting the wheat to be used for noodles, bread and other baked goods, canola for oil and barley for beer.
Settler’s Hall
The hall was built to be used as a school and was officially opened in 1915. It has been moved from its original position on Martin Street, where you can see a Memorial Stone, to its present setting. Over the years, the building served as a Hall, the Kent Road Board, a school and a church.
Memorial Park and Playground
Situated in the town centre, enjoy the park for a pleasant rest or BBQ in the recently upgraded facilities.
Salmon Gum
The log in the main street car park is all that remains of an historic salmon gum. You can see the enormous base of the trunk in the garden near the loggia. Lasting for over 100 years, it finally succumbed in 2009 and was lopped on advice from an arborist.
Recreational Ground
These beautiful recreation grounds are like an oasis in the desert. Here you will find caravan parking with excellent laundry and shower facilities.
Grader Monument
Situated in the main street of Nyabing and originally purchased in 1923, it was the first horse drawn grader owned by the Shire.
Accommodation
The Nyabing Community Hub
18-20 Richmond Street, Nyabing WA 6341
P: (08) 9829 1015
E: [email protected]
Nyabing Caravan Parking
P: (08) 9829 1051
Food
Nyabing General Store
P: (08) 9829 1075
Nyabing Community Hub
P: (08) 9829 1015
Visitor Information
Shire of Kent
Richmond Street
P: (08) 9829 1051
W: www.kent.wa.gov.au