Australias Golden Outback Travel Maps & Location Guides

Access to the National Park is via good bitumen roads to Lucky Bay and Cape Le Grand Beach. Gravel roads from there on. There is no bus service, however regular tours operate from Esperance. Undulating sand plains, rich in coastal heath lay around massive.. read more

With a temperate climate all year round, Esperance is an ideal location for lovers of sun and spectacular beaches. Esperance is a picturesque town nestled on the shores of Esperance Bay. Visitors to Esperance are charmed by its friendly people, delightful lifestyle and.. read more

The Coolgardie of today has retained many aspects of its rich and colourful history. Its charm and friendliness make it a great town in which to discover the past. Coolgardie is world renowned for two events, the birthplace of the great goldrush of 1892.. read more

Cunderdin was first settled with the arrival of the railway in 1894. In 1901, the Goldfields Water Scheme reached the town, bringing with it an increase in population. Visitors can see machinery used in bygone years at the Cunderdin Museum, including displays depicting.. read more

The area's main attraction is Lake Dumbleyung, the largest semi-permanent natural stretch of inland water in Western Australia. Approximately 13 kilometres long and 6.5 kilometres wide, it is famous as the site of the late Donald Campbell's historic World.. read more

Discovered in 1869 by John Forrest, Gwalia is a "must see" when visiting the Goldfields. The Gwalia Museum and Historic Precinct sits alongside the historic gold mine, Sons of Gwalia, which has been worked since 1896. The Precinct includes abandoned miners cottages.. read more

Wave Rock is just four kilometres east of Hyden on a nature reserve of some 160 hectares. The Rock is a granite cliff, 15 metres high and 110 long, shaped remarkably like a huge wave. Geologists believe the original granite formation has been sculptured and coloured by.. read more

Travel to the region by bus, train, plane or car. Kalgoorlie Boulder is a place like no other. From wild and heady origins as a frontier town where fortunes were sought, to the prosperous, bustling 'Kal' of today, Kalgoorlie's rich heritage permeates.. read more

Attractions include a folk museum featuring local memorabilia, Kellerberrin Hill Lookout with panoramic views, Centenary Park including a children's playground, heritage walkway, barbecues and a maze. Located in the main street of Kellerberrin is the International Art.. read more

Kookynie is an authentic, living 'ghost town', not to be missed if visiting the Northern Goldfields. This is true outback Australia. In 1905 it was home to 1500 people with six hotels, electric street lights, public baths, a brewery and many brick buildings.. read more

While in this five star tidy town, don't miss a visit to the excellent local herbarium. Jilakin Rock, 24 kilometres east of Kulin, is a spectacular grey monolith overlooking a lake. It is here that the popular Kulin Bush Races are held every October, attracting visitors.. read more

Laverton almost became a ghost town when the gold ran out, luckily nickel was discovered and the mining industry was restored. Nickel mining ceased in 1994 and  million has since been spent rehabilitating the area and establishing the Windarra Heritage Trail.. read more

It was discovered and named by John Forrest in 1869. The main thoroughfare of Tower Street is well laid out and attractive. The town has kerosene lamp lights; the footpaths are gravelled and kerbed. There are iron roofed, wooden buildings typical to mining.. read more

Keep an eye out for pygmy possums, bandicoots, and grey kangaroos lazing on the beach. Caravan and camping areas are available. Firewood is scarce in the park so it is recommended that you take a gas stove. There is no power at the campsite but there.. read more

The town was settled in 1894 by Lesley Robert Menzies, a gold miner who found significant reserves in the area. The subsequent gold rush saw the population grow to over 10,000 before shrinking back to a few hundred, all within a decade. The town still.. read more

A thriving business centre with plenty of parks, gardens, and a wide range of accommodation and eating houses makes Merredin an ideal base for those exploring the sights of the wheatbelt. Merredin is serviced daily by the Westrail Prospector, Avon Link.. read more

Mundaring is home to the amazing engineering feat of the Mundaring Weir, where the Golden Pipeline starts its journey to Kalgoorlie Boulder. Water is pumped 560 kilometres from Mundaring Weir in peaceful Helena River Valley to Kalgoorlie. Following wet.. read more

Situated on the Murchison River, Murchison's surrounds are mainly pastoral lands which offer the chance to experience working with sheep and cattle on the unique station stays available. In spring, after winter's rainfall, wildflowers including everlastings and acacias.. read more

Dryandra Woodland, a picturesque 22 kilometre drive from Narrogin, is home to over 100 bird and 24 mammal species and provides an excellent opportunity to view some of Western Australia's native animals including possums, echidnas, woylies and kangaroos.. read more

The area is renowned for the natural beauty of its ancient ranges, rocky hills, rugged river valleys, estuaries, and large inlets. The bushland, including national parks, reserves and vacant crown land, is rich in geology, native flora and fauna. Many.. read more

Southern Cross is situated in a prosperous, well established farming area including some of the largest farms in the state. The history that surrounds the district complements the beauty and adventure of the Shire of Yilgarn. The land is spectacularly.. read more

The Wagin Historical Village depicts a real pioneering village as it was 100 years ago. A bank, a one room school (built at the turn of the century), a stone kiosk, newspaper office, mud brick settlers' cottage, wattle and daub cottage blacksmith, general store, a Wool.. read more

The town owes its origin to gold mining although it now relies on wheat and sheep farming. In 1915 Westonia had two mines in operation and by 1917 there was a population in excess of 2000. This quickly diminished when mining operations ceased in 1948.. read more