Norseman Western Australia
Norseman, a small town 190 kilometres south of Kalgoorlie, has a history closely linked with the gold rush of the 1890’s.
According to local legend, the town was named after a horse that found a gold nugget in 1894 and a large bronze statue was built in what is now the heart of Norseman.
Norseman is the ideal rest and refuel town for travellers heading over the Nullabor, boasting two 24 hour roadhouses and comprehensive shopping and travel facilities. The town has a big range of accommodation to suit any budget.
Overlooking Norseman is the Beacon Hill Lookout where guests can capture the most unique views of the town, surrounding countryside, salt lakes and a giant mine tailings dump.
A half an hour drive south of Norseman is the Bromus Dam, another must see. It is a popular local swimming, camping and picnic spot and is a most suitable camp site for people travelling on a low budget.
A short drive to the east of Norseman will find you at the Buldania Rocks, another popular picnic spot, where Australian wildflowers are often spotted during winter and spring.
Norseman is clearly a town for the person with an interest in history, with very informative sites to visit. The Heritage Trail, which runs along Lake Dundas, offers much interesting bushland and artefacts from the pioneering days. The lake was first place gold was sighted in the area and a gemstone fossicking permit can even be obtained from the tourist bureau for a more hands on approach. It is common to find specimens of Moss Agate, Gold Lace Agate and Moss Opalite.
The town was once the second-richest goldfield in Western Australia, second only to the Golden Mile of Kalgoorlie.It has been claimed that since Norseman’s establishment in 1892, over 100 tonnes of gold have been extracted from over the Dundas Field.
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