Meekatharra
Meekatharra
Situated 650 kilometres north-east of Perth and 470 kilometres inland from Geraldton, Meekatharra is one of the most isolated regions in Western Australia. Located approximately 500 kilometres inland from Geraldton, Meekatharra is the centre of a mining, sheep and cattle district. The area has many old worked out gold mines and old machinery relics.
Main Attractions
One gold-era architectural remnant is the Court House (1912) on Darlot St. One of the Flying Doctor Service bases is open for inspection, as is the local School of the Air (only during school term).
Nearby Attractions
An interesting rock formation, Peace Gorge (The Granites) is found 5km west. Bilyuin Pool, 88km NW, becomes a swimming hole when filled in late winter and spring and wildflowers bloom prolifically in season. Mount Goulds restored historic police station is 156km west.
This old gold mining area abounds with remnants of its historical past. First settled by prospectors in 1896, mining still continues today on a small scale. A visit to the ghost towns of Peak Hill and Nannine is a must for the visitor, where the ruins and old mines can be explored.
Visit the Royal Flying Doctor Service, enjoy a video presentation of the Royal Flying Doctor Service operation and you can listen to ‘School of the Air’.
The Meekatharra Community Guide is part of the Community Guide Network of websites and is designed to help residents and visitors find information about Meekatharra , its facilities, businesses, community groups, events, attractions and services.
It brings together information from a wide range of sources and provides free online services to the local community and a range of services for businesses and people who live in, work in or visit the Shire of Meekatharra
