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Located in the south-eastern corner of
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especially if you are travelling through the Shire of Ngaanyatjarraku, and be updated on road and weather conditions as these can impact your route through this vast and sometimes remote region in Western Australia.
Coolgardie Visitor Centre 62 Bayley Street, Coolgardie, WA 6429 (08) 9026 6090 visitors.centre@coolgardie.wa.gov.au Shire of Coolgardie – www.coolgardie.wa.gov.au
Known as the Mother of the Goldfields, the Shire of Coolgardie encompasses the towns of Coolgardie, Kambalda, Widgiemooltha and the Aboriginal community of Kurrawang which are all rich with history, heritage and unique natural assets awaiting discovery.
Coolgardie was founded by the discovery of gold in 1892. At the height of the goldrush in 1897, Coolgardie was Western Australia’s third largest town servicing a population of 25,000 residents and over 700 mining companies. It’s suggested its name comes from the local Aboriginal word ‘Kurl-Kurti’, a type of Mulga tree.
The wide main street is lined with architecturally significant heritage buildings, one such building being the Wardens Court which houses one of Australia ‘s largest bottle collections. Coolgardie is the starting point for the Golden Quest Discovery Trail, a self-drive adventure through the Goldfields region.
Kambalda was founded in 1897 as a gold mining town during the goldrush era. In 1960 the town boomed again with the discovery of one of the world’s largest nickel sulphide deposits, seeing Kambalda became home to Australia’s first nickel mine.
Red Hill Lookout offers magnificent views of Lake Lefroy, a shining white salt
The largest gold nugget ever found in WA (named the Golden Eagle) was discovered at Widgiemoothla in 1932, it weighed a massive 1135 oz.
Woodlands Cultural, Community and Visitor Centre
78 Prinsep Street, Norseman, WA 6443 (08) 9039 0040 tourism@dundas.wa.gov.au Shire of Dundas – www.dundas.wa.gov.au
Extends from the Goldfields to Eucla. The main townsite, Norseman sits in the heart of the Great Western Woodlands and located at the junction of Goldfields Highway and Eyre Highway. Norseman is your last main townsite heading East, or your first main town entering WA. The region is renowned for its unique beauty.
Established in 1894 through the riches of gold mining, Norseman was named after the horse of prospector Laurie Sinclair, one of the first to find gold in the area. Gold remains a major source of revenue for Norseman and a bronze statue of ‘Norseman’
Esperance Visitor Centre Cnr Dempster & Kemp Street, Esperance, WA 6450 (08)
Located on the south-east coast of WA, almost 400kms south from Kalgoorlie, it covers 42,000km². It extends from Munglinup to Israelite Bay and north to the Daniell rail siding. The town is named after the first ship to make landfall
Kalgoorlie-Boulder Visitor Centre
316 Hannan Street, Kalgoorlie,
Menzies Visitor Centre
35 Shenton Street, Menzies, WA 6436 (08) 9024 2702 cso@menzies.wa.gov.au
Shite of Menzies - www.menzies.wa.gov.au
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Lake Ballard and the famous Inside Australia installation by renowned artist Antony Gormley. Picnic and overnight camping facilities are available.
Tjulyuru Cultural and Civic Centre
Great Central Road, Warburton Community (08) 8956 7966 mail@ngaanyatjarraku.wa.gov.au Shire of Ngaanyatjarraku - www.ngaanyatjarraku.wa.gov.au
Hosting spectacular scenery and a rich culture, this Shire covers almost 160,000km² and borders
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It’s home to
1,660 residents and ten Indigenous communities. The region is traversed by The Outback Way with numerous arts, culture and tourist sites to explore. Visitors are always welcome, however passes are required. Contact (08) 8950 1711 for permits.
Incorporated in 1981, the Ngaanyatjarra Council consists of the communities of Warburton, Irrunytju (Wingellina), Papulankutja (Blackstone), Mantamaru (Jameson), Warakurna, Tjirrkarli, Tjukurla, Wanarn, Kiwirrkurra, Patjarr and Pira Kata (Kanpa). Each community operates independently, making economic and social planning decisions for their advancement and future development. Ph 08 8950 1711
Fitzgerald Biosphere Coast
86 Morgans Street, Ravensthorpe, WA 6346 (08) 9838 1191 dancecottage@westnet.com.au
46 Veal Street, Hopetoun, WA 6348 (08) 9838 3062 visit@fitzgeraldcoast.com.au Shire of Ravensthorpe - www.fitzgeraldcoast.com.au
The Great Beyond Visitor Centre
5 Augusta Street, Laverton, WA 6440 (08) 9031 1361 greatbeyond@laverton.wa.gov.au Shire of Laverton - www.laverton.wa.gov.au
Spanning over 183,000km² stretching from the Northern Goldfields of Western Australia through to
508 km south-east of Perth between Albany and Esperance and surrounded by ranges, it is over 13,500km2. Home to the internationally renowned Fitzgerald Biosphere reserve with the biodiverse Fitzgerald River National Park at its vital core, it is ranked as one of the most important flora regions in the world with over 2,500 plant species, many not found elsewhere. Towns include Ravensthorpe, with its majestic Silo Art, Hopetoun on the coast and gateway to the Fitzgerald River National Park, and Munglinup, surrounded by inlets, estuaries and beach lagoon. The region offers a wide range of nature-based wilderness and coastal experiences.
The Ravensthorpe Range, part of the Fitzgerald Biosphere, offers a number of scenic drives and lookouts with spectacular views across diverse landscapes. Home to the acclaimed Ravensthorpe Wildflower Show, the rich geology and biodiversity will enthuse
Leonora Visitor and Information Centre
69 Tower Street, Leonora, WA 6438 (08) 9037 7016 / (08) 9037 6044 library@leonora.wa.gov.au Shire of Leonora - www.leonora.wa.gov.au In
Cocklebiddy, Madura, Mundrabilla, and Eucla.
