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Nullagine - WA 

Populated Place Town
Caravan Park Fuel Water Supply Toilet Food,Shopping Camp Fee Police Station Medical Services
PlaceID57687
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Latitude21.89057º S 21º 53" 26.05' S
Longitude120.1103º E 120º 06" 36.94' E
Altitude399
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 Description
 Places within 5km
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 Important Notes
 Weather & Climate
 Recommended Reading
 What Others Say
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 Description of Nullagine

Nullagine is a former goldming town located on the Great Northern Highway. It is 1186 km north of Perth and 189km north of Newman. Nullagine is the local Aboriginal name for the river that runs through the centre of the town.

Nullagine was caught up in the Pilbara Goldrush in the 1880s and 1890s. In 1902 Nullagine was the site of Australia's first discovery of diamonds.
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Although it once had a population of 3000 it is today a small, isolated community servicing a few locals, and the passing tourists.

There are some interesting relics left over from the goldrush and many people believe there are still great riches to be found in the area so fosicking is the major tourism drawcard today. In fact, there is no denying that the area around Nullagine is rich in all kinds of minerals. Prospectors and fossickers regularly find agate, asbestos, antimony, beryl, chalcedony, copper, jade, jasper, manganese, tiger eye and wolfram.

The town is currently going through another mining boom with the setup of new drilling and mine activities including gold, copper, iron ore and diamonds.
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The area shows spectacular ancient mountain ranges and endless spinifex, and there are plenty of waterholes for the adventurous to discover, including Beatons Creek Gorge, Garden and Daylight Pools.

Nullagine townsite lies alongside the Cajuput Creek, which is an arm of the Nullagine River. The main trade in Nullagine is fossickers and passing tourists and town consists of little more than the Conglomerate Hotel, Roadhouse, Police Station, local school, and Caravan Park. Legend has it that in Nullagine a local stubbed his toe on a 20 ounce nugget of gold when walking down the main street!

 Weather & Climate for Nullagine

Closest Weather Station

Marble Bar at 05:00 01 Jul
Distance from Nullagine 87.75km NW
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Closest Climatic Station

Wittenoom
Distance from Nullagine 186.87km W
 JanFebMarAprMayJun JulAugSepOctNovDec
Mean Max. °C 39.637.836.733.0 27.624.424.126.6 31.035.238.039.5
Mean Min. °C 26.025.324.321.1 16.112.811.413.2 16.820.623.625.4
Mean Rain mm 103.6109.373.030.0 28.828.714.89.3 2.53.78.050.2

 What Others Say about Nullagine

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 Treks passing Nullagine

East Pilbara Diversion
A great alternative trip avoiding the highways that is both a shortcut and very scenic. Shay Gap to Marble Bar and then along the Ripon Hills and Skull Springs loop around Carrawine Gorge and Eel Pool. [Feature Story]

 Places within 5km of Nullagine

Nullagine Roadhouse [0.5km]  
Service Station,Roadhouse 
170 Walter Street, Nullagine WA 6758 Phone (08) 9176 2012 This roadhouse sells ULP and Diesel only, takeaway food, post office, Commonwealth Bank agency, no eftpos, ATM machine, groceries, small goods etc.
Nullagine Tourist Park [0.51km]  
Caravan Park 
Gallop Street, Nullagine WA 6758 Phone (08) 9176 2090
Beaton Gorge [1.98km]  
Gorge Walk Track
Located at the back of Nullagine. A nice water hole exists if there has been some rain. A bit hard to find, but follow any track to the right off the lookout road and you will find your way there.
Garden Pool [3.62km]  
Water Body,River,Stream,Falls 
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 Recommended Reading for Nullagine

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As well as covering the Kimberley and Pilbara regions, this map also has a small amount of infomation on the towns, distance chart and climate profiles. Comes in a plastic wallet.

 Important Notes

Whilst indicating location of water supplies, ExplorOz makes no recommendation with regard to the quality of water for drinking purposes. We strongly recommend that when travelling you take ample supplies of water from reliable drinking water sources.