Photo credit: Di Watson Photography
80km south west of Mount Magnet [63km south off Mount Magnet on Great Northern Hwy, then 17km west on unsealed road, off Hwy. 70km north of Paynes Find travelling from Perth.]
Self-drive Itineraries to Nalbarra Station
Miners Pathway - Paynes Find to Meekatharra
Follow the Miners Pathway and explore the legacy of this remarkable period through the grand old buildings and the graveyards, the rusting machinery and the rich stories of those who lived in these whirlwind times. From Paynes Find to Meekatharra, and from Yalgoo to Sandstone you will share the adventure, the drama and the richness of the great Murchison goldfields.
You can drive the Miners Pathway in either direction though it is recommended that you start in Payne's Find and travel north up the Great Northern Highway, through Mt Magnet and Cue to Meekatharra. From there the Pathway goes south-east to Sandstone, then west back through Mt Magnet to Yalgoo and finally south-east again to complete the journey back at Payne's Find. For more information on the Miners Pathway purchase your copy of the Gascoyne Murchison Outback Pathways Guidebook.
Follow the Miners Pathway and explore the legacy of this remarkable period through the grand old buildings and the graveyards, the rusting machinery and the rich stories of those who lived in these whirlwind times. From Paynes Find to Meekatharra, and from Yalgoo to Sandstone you will share the adventure, the drama and the richness of the great Murchison goldfields.
You can drive the Miners Pathway in either direction though it is recommended that you start in Payne's Find and travel north up the Great Northern Highway, through Mt Magnet and Cue to Meekatharra. From there the Pathway goes south-east to Sandstone, then west back through Mt Magnet to Yalgoo and finally south-east again to complete the journey back at Payne's Find. For more information on the Miners Pathway purchase your copy of the Gascoyne Murchison Outback Pathways Guidebook.
Northern Explorer Wildflower Trail
Journey north to experience a sensational show of wildflowers that cling to the vast landscape adding brilliantly vivid colour to this harsh environment.
A 4WD vehicle is recommended for this trip as the terrain covers many gravel roads. Remember to pack an extra can of petrol.
Highlights
* Greenough's amazing leaning trees
* Unique wreath flowers near Wubin
* Visit the brand new Mining and Pastoral Museum in Mount Magnet
* Explore the Murchison River in Kalbarri National park by boat or canoe
* Marvel at the vivid colours of white beaches, turquoise waters and rust red dunes of the World Heritage Listed Shark Bay area and see the Monkey Mia dolphins
* Take the Rangelands Botanical Walk in Meekatharra
* Explore Mt Augustus, the worlds largest rock, on the 49km circuit Burringurah Drive
* Explore the heritage buildings at New Norcia
Journey north to experience a sensational show of wildflowers that cling to the vast landscape adding brilliantly vivid colour to this harsh environment.
A 4WD vehicle is recommended for this trip as the terrain covers many gravel roads. Remember to pack an extra can of petrol.
Highlights
* Greenough's amazing leaning trees
* Unique wreath flowers near Wubin
* Visit the brand new Mining and Pastoral Museum in Mount Magnet
* Explore the Murchison River in Kalbarri National park by boat or canoe
* Marvel at the vivid colours of white beaches, turquoise waters and rust red dunes of the World Heritage Listed Shark Bay area and see the Monkey Mia dolphins
* Take the Rangelands Botanical Walk in Meekatharra
* Explore Mt Augustus, the worlds largest rock, on the 49km circuit Burringurah Drive
* Explore the heritage buildings at New Norcia