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Things to do in Western Australia, Australia: The Best Ghost Towns
Western Australia (abbreviated as WA) is a state occupying the entire western third of Australia. It is bounded by the Indian Ocean to the north and west, the Great Australian Bight and Southern Ocean to the south, the Northern Territory to the north-east and South Australia to the south-east. Western Australia is Australia's largest state, with a total land area of 2,529,875 square kilometres (976,790 sq mi), and the second-largest country subdivision in the world, surpassed only by Russia's Sakha Republic. The state has about 2.6 million inhabitants – around 11% of the national total – with 92% living in the south-west corner, mostly in the Perth area, leaving the remainder of the state sparsely populated.
Restaurants in Western Australia
1. Gwalia
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 79 reviews
Reviewed By waggy21 - Perth, Australia
From pulling up in the car and seeing the working open cut mine and the artefacts in the museum to walking around the ghost town you will be amazed. The miners and families that lived in the huts were true pioneers. Also check out Hoover House they make great coffee.
2. Broad Arrow
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 164 reviews
Reviewed By 619jeffry - Essendon, Australia
Broad Arrow is a ghost town that clings to life. The Broad Arrow Tavern, the only remaining pub in town, dates from 1896. The town once had a population of 2,400, now only the pub remains. Those who remember the Nickel Boom of the early 1970s may recall the Nickel Queen, a low-budget film starring Australian diva Googie Withers and Sydney radio personality John Laws, in which the pub featured. The pub serves hot Broady Burgers and cold beer. Broad Arrow is 38 km (24 miles) north of Kalgoorlie and 633 km (394 miles) east of the State capital, Perth. By the way, a broad arrow was stamped on the backs of convicts and other government property. It's hard to go past the Broad Arrow. pub without stopping in for a beer.
3. Cossack Heritage Trail
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By Fabulous500 - Sydney, Australia
Cossack is so far off the beaten track you feel you have discovered the edge of the world! It is incredibly beautiful, wonderfully scenic, fascinating in terms of history and story .... definitely worth a visit. We stayed 2 nights in the budget accommodation which was super comfortable and super clean. The cafe in town does great food for lunch and breakfast. Caretakes Rhyss and Sharny are just GREAT people!
4. Waddy Forest Hall
5. Big Bell
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By karenlE6907TK - Perth, Australia
We loved walking/driving around this historic ghost town. Take the time to read the signs and imagine life in this remote mining town almost 100 years ago. Walk through the old hotel and you’ll see how amazing this building must have been in its day. Make sure you look up and see the grand fireplaces that were in the first floor rooms.
