Nornalup, Western Australia facts for kids
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 Nornalup
Location in Western Australia
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| Postcode(s) | 6333 | ||||||||||||||
| Elevation | 18 m (59 ft) | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | Shire of Denmark | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Warren-Blackwood | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | O'Connor | ||||||||||||||
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Nornalup is a small town in the Great Southern region of Western Australia. It is part of the Shire of Denmark. The town is located along the South Coast Highway. It sits on the banks of the Frankland River. Nornalup is also on the shore of the Southern Ocean. A large part of the area is covered by the Walpole-Nornalup National Park.
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What's in a Name?
The name Nornalup comes from a local Indigenous language. It means "place of the black snake." The word Norne means "black snake." This is also known as a tiger snake. The ending -up means "place of."
Why So Many Snakes?
The area attracts many tiger snakes. This is because it is close to the river and wetlands. There are fewer snakes now than in the past. Early settlers said there were many of these venomous reptiles. They were especially common during spring and early summer.
Nornalup's Railway History
From 1929 to 1957, Nornalup was important for trains. It was the very end of the Elleker to Nornalup railway line. This railway line officially closed in 1957.
A Tale of Two Towns
Nornalup was the first name for the town we now call Walpole. This caused some confusion. The town of Walpole and the end of the railway line were quite far apart. In 1934, Walpole received its current name.
Where is Nornalup Today?
The town of Nornalup is now in the western part of its locality. It is just north-west of where the South Coast Highway crosses the Frankland River.
