Location of Alexander Spring
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Warburton, 182.95kms W
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Laverton, 362.09kms NE
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Description of Alexander Spring
Alexander Spring is a small permanent rock pool providing a waterhole for finches and other desert wildlife.
It is situated in the upper reaches of a short, stony water course in the hills of the Sutherland Ranges. It is only a short distance east of Mount Allot and the
Hunt Oil Road. There are several larger waterholes in the lower reaches of the creek that provide water to the hundreds of camels and other wildlife in the area but the water in these has been fouled. Because of its rocky location, camels don't often utilise this water and as a result it, ands smaller surrounding pools remain in excellent condition. The spring was named by Alexander
Forrest who discovered it in 1874 in a most timely fashion. He and his expedition were facing certain death from thirst when they stumbled upon this small spring. A
plaque marking the spot was set by the
Geraldton Historical Society in 1974 to celebrate the centenary of the forest expedition.
The Track in, although not signposted, is easily located running east off the
Hunt Oil Road. There is an area near the lower pools that has been utilised as a
camping area. For track conditions, refer to the
Hunt Oil Road.
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Weather & Climate for Alexander Spring
Closest Weather Station
Carnegie at 15:00 21 Nov WST
Distance from Alexander Spring 180.19km W
| Temperature | Feels Like | Rel. Humidity | Dew Point | Pressure | Rainfall | Wind Direction | Wind Speed | Gusts |
|---|
| 27.3°C |
-°C |
-% |
-°C |
-hPa |
0.0mm |
ESE |
7km/h
4knots |
-km/h
-knots |
Closest Climatic Station
Carnegie
Distance from Alexander Spring 180.19km W
| | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun |
Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| Mean Max. °C |
38.3 | 36.8 | 33.8 | 29.8 |
25.2 | 21.1 | 21.1 | 23.6 |
28.6 | 32.5 | 35.4 | 37.2 |
| Mean Min. °C |
23.3 | 22.8 | 20.0 | 16.1 |
10.9 | 7.0 | 5.7 | 7.3 |
11.8 | 16.2 | 19.3 | 22.1 |
| Mean Rain mm |
28.8 | 53.1 | 32.7 | 22.1 |
16.7 | 15.0 | 12.5 | 7.6 |
3.5 | 4.8 | 11.0 | 23.8 |
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 | Whilst indicating location of water bodies, 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. |
