DESTINATION: Mount Magnet

Situated in pastoral country along the route to Port Hedland, 562km north of Perth, Mount Magnet began as a gold town. Today more modern operations are undertaken at Hill 50 Mine.

Main Attractions

A Heritage Walk provides some historical background, supplemented by the Pastoral Museum in Hepburn St that covers the local heritage, including gold mining and pioneering endeavours.

Nearby attractions

A map outlines the route for a 37km Tourist Drive providing directions to dramatic views of the open-cut mines from Warramboo Hill, to gold ghost towns, such as Lennonville, 11km north, and to The Granites, an Aboriginal art site and picnic stop, 7km north. Wildflowers are a highlight in the spring. Further afield near Sandstone, 166km east, is a natural basalt archway, London Bridge, and a cave that was converted into a now historic brewery. At Yalgoo, 127km west, is the Dominican Chapel of St Hyacinth, designed by the famous Monsignor John Hawes.

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Region: Mid West

by JB

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Hepburn St, Ph: (08) 9963 4172

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