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Baladjie Rocks  

The Yilgarn has some of the oldest rock formations in the world. Baladjie 56 kilometres north-west of Southern Cross on the Mukinbudin Road is one of these. Baladjie offers fascinating rock formations, caves, unique flora and fauna, birdlife and is a ...

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Duladgin Rock  

There is a well at the base of these granite outcrops used regularly by early explorers. A lone timber grave dated back to 1895 sits about one kilometre east of the well adjacent to the old camel paddock. The road continues north to join Koolyanobb ...

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Frazers Mine  

This gold mine, which is located on Great Eastern Highway into Southern Cross from Perth has been working on and off since 1888. ...

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Frog Rock  

Frog Rock is located 34 kilometres from Southern Cross on the South Yilgarn Road and is a popular picnic spot. It is a large rock with wave-like formation. There is a dam located at the base of the rock. During spring there is a fine display of wildf ...

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Golden Valley  

If you are looking to strike it rich prospecting for gold or you are interested in learning the history of one of the Eastern Goldfields first mining leases, head out to Golden Valley which is a half an hour drive north of Southern Cross. Formerly k ...

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Hopes Hill  

Hopes Hill was one of the first gold mines in Southern Cross in 1888. It is a large open cut mine. The remains of Corinthian mine (open cut) and other old mine sites are just a few kilometres further north. ...

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Hunts Soak  

Hunt's Soak is located eight kilometres north of town near Lake Koorkoordine and named after Charles Cook Hunt, an early government surveyor. This man-made stone well was one of a series constructed along a track cut eastwards to facilitate opening ...

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Mount Palmer  

Mount Palmer is accessible via Marvel Loch. Gold was discovered here in 1934 and mining in the area ceased in 1946. A large arch is all that remains of a two storey hotel. Mount Palmer is a flora and fauna reserve with a fine display of wildflowers ...

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Old Southern Cross Cemetery  

Located east of the town on Great Eastern Highway, the few remaining headstones dating back to the 1890's were restored in 1971 with a quartz boulder and tablet from the nearby Frazer Mine. The cemetery was opened in 1891 but closed after seven year ...

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Reservoir  

Located adjacent to route 94 on western approach to Southern Cross. Wimmera Hill the was site of first major gold discovery in Western Australia. A fine panoramic view of Southern Cross and surrounding farmlands from here. The reservoir was cut in ...

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Yilgarn History Museum  

Visit the Yilgarn History Museum in Southern Cross and view the extensive collection of artefacts, records and memorabilia from both the agricultural and mining industries. Absorb the rich history of the region and admire the museums beautiful herita ...

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editors picks

Explore Robe, South Australia

gfitter | 2008-08-21 | Whilst enduring my hectic pace of life in Melbourne, Australia, there is always a place of relaxation in my mind when I recall my times spent exploring the Limestone Coast, South Australia. | read more

Explore Hobart Tasmania with Max Walker

maxwalker | 2008-10-30 | Despite a life rich in experience, I am still, will always be … a slow talking Tasmanian, with the legacy of 5 broken noses from playing football. | read more

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miekecasanova | 2008-09-23 | I have to accept that to start my day with a kick, I need that expresso coffee that Melbourne is famous for. | read more

The Mornington Peninsula (Vic)

mwheeler | 2008-08-13 | Mornington Peninsula (Vic) a kaleidoscope of activities only 60 minutes from Melbourne | read more

Cradle Mountain

naturalwanders | 2008-09-08 | One can fly into Launceston or Devonport, hire a car, and drive to the Cradle Mountain end of Cradle Mountain-Lake St.Clair National Park. | read more

Shark Bay World Heritage Region, Western Australia

naturalwanders | 2008-09-17 | Just past the Overlander Roadhouse is the turn-off for Shark Bay. Shark Bay is a World Heritage area, and the first place to stop is at Hamelin Pool to see the Stromatolites. | read more

Shelter from the rain

DaanSpijer | 2008-09-22 | An impending storm, an invitation to shelter in a guest-house and the unexpected consequences. | read more

Eumundi Market

Emma | 2008-09-05 | Eumundi Markets are in Southern Queensland (Sunshine Coast) and are a short drive from the popular tourist destinations; Noosa, and Maroochydore. | read more

Whale Watching in Hervey Bay near Fraser Island, Queensland

Kristy79 | 2008-09-02 | Whale Watching in the pristine waters of Hervey Bay with the magnificent backdrop of Fraser Island. | read more

The Saga of the Randy Old Goat

barnesbay | 2008-10-16 | On a balmy Autumn afternoon in early May 1997, I was enjoying a relaxing game on the computer, when the phone rang.... | read more

 

 

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