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Fitzroy Crossing & Halls Creek
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Fitzroy Crossing is located on the banks of the Fitzroy River and is situated in the heart of some of the best pastoral country in Australia.
Located on the riverbank just beyond the reach of major flood waters, the old town was built at a place suitable for crossing the river. Still standing in the old town is the original causeway crossing, the former post office and an avenue of boab trees, and a footbridge across the Brooking Creek linking the old inn and the original cemetery. |
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The town is approximately 114 metres above sea level and is surrounded by vast flood plains of the Fitzroy River. From May to October, days are warm and dry, and nights are cool. From December to March of most years, tropical storms transform the surrounding countryside into a waving sea of green.
The magnificent Geikie Gorge National Park is 18 kilometres from the town on a sealed road. The gorge was carved by the Fitzroy River through an ancient limestone reef, approximately 350 million years old. The river's tranquil water abounds with fish, and birds are attracted to its tree lined banks. During the season, boat cruises are operated by the Department of Conservation and Land Management daily.
Accommodation-wise, you can enjoy the local motel or caravan park. |
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Halls Creek
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Halls Creek lies on the edge of the Great Sandy Desert and is the closest town to Purnululu National Park, the park of the famous Bungle Bungle Range.
Also nearby is Wolfe Creek Crater, the second largest meteorite crater in the world. Tours of the crater and the Bungle Bungle Range are available from the town.
Visit the site of the first goldrush in Western Australia following the discovery in 1885. You can still find gold in the area, particularly around the old town site which is 16 kilometres east of Halls Creek and also features ruins of mud brick buildings and a small cemetery.
Halls Creek offers a comfortable hotel, motel, caravan park and two roadhouses. |
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Things to do
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- Visit Mangkaja Arts to view vibrant showcasing the artists country and cultural stories. The meeting of desert and river cultures has created a unique range and strength of artisitc impression. You'll find more information on www.mangkaja.com.
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Getting there
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Halls Creek is 361 kilometres from Kununurra by road and Fitzroy Crossing is 291 kilometres from Halls Creek.
Regular flights are available from all major Australian capital cities to Kununurra via Perth with Qantas. Regional airlines Skywest and Airnorth operate direct flights from Perth and Broome to Kununurra.
Alternatively, allow yourself around two days to drive to Fitzroy Crossing from Perth.
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National Parks in the area
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| Visit Wolfe Creek Crater National Park, Tunnel Creek National Park and Purnululu National Park. |
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Useful links
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| Learn more about Fitzroy Crossing and Halls Creek. Or take a closer look with this short video. |
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Closest visitor centres
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Fitzroy Crossing Tourist Bureau
Flynn Drive, Fitzroy Crossing
Western Australia 6765
Ph: +61 (0)8 9191 5355
Fax:+61 (0)8 9191 5085
Email: fxinfo@sdwk.wa.gov.au
Halls Creek Visitor Centre
Hall Street, Halls Creek
Western Australia 6770
Ph: +61 (0)8 9168 6262
Fax: +61 (0)8 9168 6467
Email: visitors@hcshire.wa.gov.au |
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