DESTINATION: Norseman

Gateway for travellers crossing the Nullarbor via the Eyre Hwy, Norseman, 190km south of Kalgoorlie, has been a gold-mining town since 1894.

Main Attractions

The goldrush was started by a horse; so the mythology goes. And 'Norseman', the horse reputed to have turned up gold while pawing with its hoof at the dirt, is commemorated with a statue in Roberts St. A Historical Collection of local mining and other memorabilia is on Battery Rd and the 33km Norseman's Heritage Trail follows a route once travelled by the Cobb & Co Coachline. A toy museum, Dollykissangel, is on Roberts St. Gem fossicking permits are available from the tourist information centre.

Nearby attractions

Vantage points for viewing the town, salt lakes and massive mine tailings dumps include Beacon Hill Lookout, 2km east, and Mount Jimberlana, 5km east. A pleasant picnic area, the Dundas Rocks, 22km south, have been dated at more than 2 million years old. Buldania Rocks, 28km east, is also a picturesque picnic spot renowned for its seasonal wildflowers. Peak Charles NP, 90km south (including an unsealed 40km access road) has challenging walks and excellent views from the peak summit.

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Region: Goldfields

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68 Roberts St,Ph: (08) 9039 1071

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