Southern Cross Attractions

Baladjie Rocks (Attraction)
Mukinbudin Road, Southern Cross, Western Australia 6426, Australia

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 great picnic place. It is a short walk to the top of Baladjie for magnificent views to Highclere Hills (first gold discovered in Golden Valley ...

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Duladgin Rock (Attraction)
Yellowdine Road, Southern Cross, Western Australia 6426, Australia

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 Koolyanobbing road, passing the Lake Seabrook gypsum deposits. ...

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Frazers Mine (Attraction)
Great Eastern Highway, Southern Cross, Western Australia 6426, Australia

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 as being rich in gold. With the fluctuation of the price of gold, the mine has been working on and off since 1888. Southern Cross's importance ...

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Frog Rock (Attraction)
South Yilgarn, Southern Cross, Western Australia 6426, Australia

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 wildflowers on the road verges. ...

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Golden Valley (Attraction)
Mt Jackson Road and Golden Valley Road, Southern Cross, Western Australia 6426, Australia

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 known as the settlement of Knutsford, it is well worth the journey to see the old mine shafts, a stone cottage and a plaque to commemorate Western A ...

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Hopes Hill (Attraction)
Bullfinch Road, Southern Cross, Western Australia 6426, Australia

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 are just a few kilometres further north. ...

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Hunts Soak (Attraction)
Turkey Hill Road, Southern Cross, Western Australia 6426, Australia

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 up the land for pastoralists in 1864. It is reputed to be the oldest European landmark in the Eastern Goldfields. A commemorative plaque was erecte ...

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Mount Palmer (Attraction)
Marvel Loch Yellowdine Road, Southern Cross, Western Australia 6426, Australia

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 in springtime. There is evidence of an earthquake at the head of Lake Palmer, a quartz intrusion moved approximately eighteen centimetres. ...

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Old Southern Cross Cemetery (Attraction)
Koolyanobbing Southern Cross Road, Southern Cross, Western Australia 6426, Australia

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 reading a few of the inscriptions you will become aware of just how many of the young miners were impacted on by the rapid spread of typhoid. You will ...

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Reservoir (Attraction)
Wimmera Hill, Southern Cross, Western Australia 6426, Australia

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 into solid rock. 1,245 feet above sea level. Capacity a quarter of a million gallons. Constructed in 1903 it was connected to the Coolgardie Water Ma ...

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Yilgarn History Museum (Attraction)
Antares Street, Southern Cross, Western Australia 6426, Australia

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 heritage building, which was the former courthouse, built in 1892. You will see displays on minerals, prospecting and mining. Special features include a ...

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