Southern-cross Attractions
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
Hugh Fraser, an experienced prospector pegged out the most important rich lode that became Fraser¹s Mine. The old headframes are still on the lease and nearby is the modern open cut mine which is still exploiting the fault which Fraser identified ...
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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 the Southern Cross area commencing in 1888. It is a large open cut mine. The name derives from the "Hope" the miners had for this mine. The remains of Corinthian mine (open cut) and other old mine sites ...
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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
A visit to the Old Southern Cross Cemetery provides an opportunity to learn all about the pioneers of this mining town which was founded in the 1890s. Walk around the cemetery and see the old tombstones that have been beautifully restored. After rea ...
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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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