CALINGIRI

Calingiri is the administrative centre of the Shire of Victoria Plains. It is home to the shire office, public library, sportsground, cemetery and a tourist information bay on the main street.

The Victoria Plains Tourism Association holds an annual Wildflower Walk just south of Calingiri. This is held in August/September and details can be obtained from the Shire office or the President of the VPTA Ms Linda Auburn.

The town gets its name from Calingiri Waterhole. The spelling of the name has varied somewhat in the past with Calingtry, Kalingiri, The Washpool, Kalingary, Calingarra, Calingtry, Calingiry, Kalingiry being some of the noted different spellings. The name originates with the Aboriginal word for the diamond dove, 'Calingal'.

The Calingiri caravan park is very inexpensive and bookings can be made through the Shire Office.

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(C) Don Copley