Sulkies and Buggies
A true gem nestled in the town of Pingelly is a must for all travellers.
Pingelly’s history began with Aboriginal inhabitants, leading to the name “Pingeculling,” and was established in 1889 and gazetted as a town in 1898.
On our Pickering Brook Heritage Group September bus trip, we headed to the sleepy town of Pingelly located in the Wheatbelt region of Western Australia.
The frequently asked question was “What could be of any interest in Pingelly?
We travelled through our beautiful National Park heading towards Brookton for our morning stop at the Brookton War Memorial and gardens.
As usual the ladies produced a sumptuous morning tea, always a highlight of the trip.
Brookton is a very tidy town with an excellent Heritage precinct at the old station and many historic displays in the town.
Museum
Onto Pingelly and our visit to the Museum with the most magnificent display of Sulkies and Buggies. The volunteers at the Museum spent time with the guests explaining the magnificent displays and the local history of the pieces.
We were overwhelmed by the reception we received and the eagerness to share the information of the Sulkies & Buggies which have been restored to their original glory.
The visit to the Museum was followed by an organised lunch at the local Café “6 Seasons Café.Leona the proprietor served us a wonderful country style lunch with menu choices. The atmosphere was so relaxed and enjoyable.
Great food, great company – What more could you ask for?
Afternoon tea at a secluded bush rest area. Lots of goodies and time to relax and unwind and enjoy the quiet of the bush.
It was a silent journey on the way home, a great day spent with friends and new places.
We look forward to you joining us on our next trip in April 2026.
Date to be arranged.
Many thanks again to Roy and Margaret for the donation of the bus for the day,
Beverley Giumelli
President
Reference: Pickering Brook Heritage Group