Address: PO Box 514 Mt Barker WA 6324
Porongurup Range
CELEBRATING 100 YEARS
OF PORONGURUP NATIONAL PARK
Exhibitions • Presentations • Events • Activities
Friends of the Porongurup Range invite you to a series of special events marking 100 years since the proclamation of the Porongurup National Park, celebrating the history, landscape, and community of the Porongurup Range.
UPCOMING EVENTS
PORONGURUP CENTENARY EVENING
Friday, 21 August 2026 | Karribank
Historic photo of Bolganup c1915 - Bolganup Homestead & Guesthouse. Photo credit: Plantagenet Historical Society PP87-226.
Join us for an evening with Professor Kingsley Faulkner AM as he presents a fascinating insight into the region's history and developments from the early 19th century to the present day.
Presentation commences at 7:30 pm | Concludes at 9:00 pm
Free event with limited spaces available. Registrations required, click here!
PRESENTATION
PIONEERS OF PORONGURUP | Professor Kingsley Faulkner AM
Original Aboriginal inhabitants. 1826–1926 Early European exploration and settlement. 1926 Inauguration of the Porongurup National Park, and the century that followed.
Complimentary Tea and Coffee will be served at the venue after the presentation.
Dinner at Karribank – Make an Evening of It
For those wishing to have a meal before the presentation, Karribank Restaurant will be open from 5pm.
Restaurant bookings must be made direct with Karribank on 0408 882 200 no later than Friday, 7 August 2026. Please advise at the time of booking that you are attending the Friends' Presentation, Pioneers of Porongurup.
COMING UP IN NOVEMBER
CENTENARY EXHIBITION AT PORONGURUP HALL
14–29 November 2026 | Porongurup Hall
A major exhibition of historic photographs, maps, artefacts, and artworks celebrating the Porongurup region and its community. Featuring contributions from local artists, writers, and community groups.
EXHIBITION OPENING
Saturday 14 November 2026
An informal opening of the exhibition followed by afternoon tea.
CEREMONIAL OPENING
Saturday 21 November 2026
Formal opening ceremony with guest speakers and keynote address, followed by afternoon tea.
ECOLOGY & CONSERVATION PRESENTATIONS
Sunday 22 November 2026
Presentations by DBCA representatives exploring regional ecology, flora, fauna, and fire management.
Exhibition closes Sunday 29 November 2026
COMMEMORATION EVENT AT PORONGURUP NATIONAL PARK
Saturday, 28 November 2026 | Karri-boya-k (Tree in the Rock) Picnic Area
Commemorating the proclamation of Porongurup National Park with guest speakers, ceremony, and community celebration at Karri-boya-k (Tree in the Rock) Picnic Area.
