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Halls Creek , Kimberley & North West |
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| The Canning Stock Route was originally created by Albert Canning in 1908 for Kimberley cattlemen to take their stock to the southern markets. Covering some 51 wells and stretching 2013 kilometres from Halls Creek to Wiluna, the Canning Stock Route now forms one of the most remote and challenging four wheel drive tracks |
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Halls Creek , Kimberley & North West |
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| Caroline Pool is a picturesque natural waterhole amidst a tranquil setting which is great for a refreshing swim. Take advantage of the pleasant surroundings to enjoy a swim in the cool clear waters and enjoy a picnic on the shore.
Situated a five minute drive from Old Halls Creek, the pool was the town’s main recreat |
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Halls Creek , Kimberley & North West |
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| The moderate four kilometre return Cathedral Gorge walk trail is located in Cathedral Gorge, an astonishing geological formation with amazing acoustics, located within the ranges of Purnululu National Park or the Bungle Bungle Ranges. The Top Trail features unusual bee hive striped formations and deep gorges, making it |
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Halls Creek , Kimberley & North West |
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| The China Wall is a natural white stone wall which looks just like a miniature ‘Great Wall of China’. It is located just outside of the town of Halls Creek, and is a great stop off for a picnic lunch. Enjoy a swim in the shady stream below before exploring this interesting limestone formation, which features a vein of |
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Halls Creek , Kimberley & North West |
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| Old Halls Creek is a picturesque deserted township where the ruins of several old mud brick buildings remain as testament to what was once a booming town, with a population of over 3,000 people.
Check out the fascinating ruins of the old Post Office and wander through the old cemetery. Enjoy a picnic and a swim at Bla |
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Halls Creek , Kimberley & North West |
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| One of the most popular places in the Kimberley town of Halls Creek to go swimming is Palm Springs, a short drive away.
Palm Springs is an outback oasis of palm trees, abundant wildlife surrounding a fresh water spring. Once used as a water supply by cattle drovers, these days it’s where the locals go to relax. Pack |
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Halls Creek , Kimberley & North West |
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| The Russian Jack Memorial is a popular tourist attraction in Halls Creek, which captivates visitors with a story of camaraderie and selfless bravery. Photograph the charming statue depicting a man carrying his friend in a wheelbarrow, which stands outside the town’s shire office.
Discover the legendary story of the go |
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Halls Creek , Kimberley & North West |
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| Sawpit Gorge is a picturesque waterhole ideal for swimming amidst the lovely natural surrounds near Halls Creek in the Kimberley region. Float in the peaceful waters and enjoy the backdrop of tall native trees and the striking rocky outcrop climbing out of the pool.
The gorge has been formed by the Black Elvire River |
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Halls Creek , Kimberley & North West |
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| Warlayirti Artists Aboriginal Corporation is located at Balgo Community, 300 kilometres south of Halls Creek and welcomes an increasing number of visitors, art collectors and buyers each year. Warlayirti Artists represents more than three hundred and fifty artists across three communities in the Kutjungka region of no |
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Halls Creek , Kimberley & North West |
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| One of Australia’s most remarkable outback landscapes, massive Wolfe Creek Crater, lies on the edge of the Great Sandy Desert in the East Kimberley.
Wolfe Creek Crater is the second largest crater in the world, measuring 880 metres across and to a depth about 60 metres below the rim.
Go bushwalking and see the crate |
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Halls Creek , Kimberley & North West |
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| Ruby Queen Mine is located on Ruby Queen Mine Road, off Duncan Road. The mine kept operating till 1954, but was abandoned in the 1970s and much heavy equipment including the battery has been left on the site.
As with any abandoned minesite, please take care when walking through the area. |
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Halls Creek , Kimberley & North West |
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| The 1050 kilometre Tanami Road is the most direct and adventurous road route linking Halls Creek to Alice Springs. It is mainly unsealed road, accessible only to four wheel drive vehicles, heavy transport and tour buses. Road conditions must be checked and fuel stops well planned before commencing the journey.
The di |
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