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Shire of MEEKATHARRA

WHAT’S ON Meeka Outback Festival — 2025 Saturday Markets: Second Saturday every month (9am – 1pm) TOP ATTRACTIONS Peace Gorge / Museum / Drive and Walk Trails / Gold Mining Pits and Prospecting / Wildflowers and Wildlife WILDFLOWERS TO DISCOVER Mulla Mulla / Native Hops / Flannel Bush / Cotton Bush / Various Eremophila

Peace Gorge

MEEKATHARRA COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTRE

MEEKATHARRA 764km north of Perth

accessible and showcases historic buildings like the Old Bakery and Masonic Lodge. • Meeka Lookout Trail: A 900 m trail leading to a lookout with stunning views of the red soil landscape. With interpretive signs on the town’s mining history, it takes 20-25 minutes. • Meeka Creek Trail: This 3 km loop highlights Indigenous culture and natural wonders through 17 interpretive panels and takes 60-90 minutes. • Meeka Drive Trail: A self-guided tour of historical sites, including mining pits and a cemetery. With interpretive signs, it takes two hours and is suitable for all vehicles. • Wildflowers: After winter rains, the red earth blooms with wildflowers, delighting flora and fauna enthusiasts. • Mt Yagahong: Located 40 km southeast, this mountain rises 150 meters above the landscape. • Barlangi Rock: Situated 75 km along the Meekatharra-Sandstone Road, this

64-66 Main Street (in Lloyd’s Plaza), Meekatharra T: (08) 9980 0600 E: cso@meekashire.wa.gov.au W: meekashire.wa.gov.au

L ocated 764 km north of Perth, Meekatharra serves as a friendly hub for travellers exploring the Golden Outback. Established in the late 1800s as a pastoral and prospecting settlement, the Shire of Meekatharra boasts geological formations, stargazing opportunities and significant cultural sites. Meekatharra welcomes RV travellers with potable water at Welcome Park on Main Street and a chemical toilet dump behind the Shire Office on Lane Way B. Essential services include a hospital, chemist, GP, visiting dental and specialist services, a post office, and 24-hour fuel. For recreation, the town offers a skate park, playgrounds, gymnasium, sports complex, tennis and basketball courts, • Museum: Features photographs and memorabilia showcasing Meekatharra’s rich history. • Peace Gorge: Just 3 km from town, this scenic heritage site has free camping and cultural significance as a registered Aboriginal site. • Lloyd’s Plaza – Meekatharra Community Resource and Visitor Centre: This hub offers shops and serves as the town’s central point for visitors. • Meeka Heritage Walk Trail: Starting at the Information Bay, this 2 km trail takes 30-60 minutes, is mostly and swimming pool. PLACES TO VISIT:

meteorite crater site dates back 2.23 billion years. • Mt Gould Police Station: Built in 1888, this station lies 156 km west of Meekatharra on the Landor-Meekatharra Road. • Bilyuin Pool: A serene camping spot 85 km north of town. No facilities available. • Peak Hill: Explore remnants of this abandoned gold mining town. • Prospecting: Visitors can explore old mining sites like Garden Gully. • Murchison GeoRegion: Part of a self-drive trail with 21 sites across seven Shires. For further information, visit www. murchisongeoregion.com.

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Meekatharra Post Office

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