Dundas Rocks Picnic Area in Norseman, WA — photo 1

Dundas Rocks Picnic Area

Norseman, WA
At a glanceFree campsite
Free CampingPets WelcomeCaravansTent SiteBBQ

About this campsite

Dundas Rocks Picnic Area provides an immersive nature experience, perfect for hiking, climbing, and exploring ancient rock formations. The place comes alive with wildflowers in season, delighting the senses. The site also offers a glimpse into history with the ruins of Dundas, the first local settlement, close by. A day at this picnic spot promises adventure, natural beauty, and a touch of history.

The Dundas Rocks Picnic Area, an intriguing space brimming with over 2 million-year-old ancient rock formations, offers a refreshing retreat for those yearning for outdoor adventures. Far from being just a rest area, this place invites you for strolls, rock climbing, and flower spotting during the bloom season amid captivating bushland. This once served as the initial settlement for the Dundas town, tracing its history with the help of a marking plaque. What’s more enticing is the bushland picnic facility, which can be a perfect setting for your next leisure expedition. So, get your hiking boots ready to delve into this geological wonder, and let the Dundas Rocks Picnic Area be your next exciting rendezvous.

How to Get There

32km south of Norseman, 65km north of Salmon Gums on the western side of Coolgardie-Esperance Highway.

What this place offers

Accommodation Types

Free Camping
Caravans
Camping Area
Tent Site

Facilities

Picnic Tables
Shade
BBQ

Rules & Accessibility

Pets Welcome

Other Features

Day Rest Area
wood BBQs and bins
Unknown feature
Overnight Rest Area
Photo Opportunity
Mobile Phone Coverage
Strong mobile phone signal
Bird Watching
Walking
Peaceful picnic area and camp spot
Bin
Day Use Area
Free Overnight Camp
Not suitable for large rigs

Location

Dundas Rocks Picnic Area•Coolgardie-Esperance Highway, Norseman, WA, 6443

Weather Forecast

Data from MET Norway
TODAY☁️
15° / 9°
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MON☁️
22° / 7°
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TUE🌤️
24° / 8°
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WED🌧️
24° / 9°
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THU🌧️
24° / 12°
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Common questions about Dundas Rocks Picnic Area

Is Dundas Rocks Picnic Area free to camp at?

Yes. Dundas Rocks Picnic Area in Norseman, WA is a free camp, so there is no nightly fee to stay. There is no booking system for it, so plan on first in, best dressed, especially on long weekends. Facilities on site: day rest area, wood bbqs and bins, free camping and picnic tables.

What facilities does Dundas Rocks Picnic Area have?

Dundas Rocks Picnic Area has day rest area, wood bbqs and bins, free camping, picnic tables, pets welcome and overnight rest area. That is the short list; 20 facilities are recorded for this site in total. Facilities at camps change, particularly after a wet season, so check the operator or the managing authority if one of them decides your trip.

Are dogs allowed at Dundas Rocks Picnic Area?

The record for Dundas Rocks Picnic Area lists "Pets Welcome", so dogs are welcome here. National parks and conservation areas nearby often take a different view, so check the rules for any day trips you have planned. Keep them on a lead around other campers and clean up after them, and nobody has a problem with it.

Can you book Dundas Rocks Picnic Area online?

We hold no online booking link for Dundas Rocks Picnic Area, so it is not bookable through this page. Many parks and showgrounds still require a booking, so contact the operator before you go. Their website or phone number is the fastest way to confirm a site.

Where is Dundas Rocks Picnic Area?

Dundas Rocks Picnic Area sits in Norseman, WA. The map on this page shows the exact spot, and the coordinates travel straight into your navigation app. Check road conditions before you set out if you are towing, since access tracks can change with the weather.

Facilities at Dundas Rocks Picnic Area

Facilities recorded for Dundas Rocks Picnic Area
FacilityOn site
Day Rest AreaYes
wood BBQs and binsYes
Free CampingYes
Yes
Picnic TablesYes
Pets WelcomeYes
Overnight Rest AreaYes
Photo OpportunityYes
Mobile Phone CoverageYes
Strong mobile phone signalYes
CaravansYes
ShadeYes
Bird WatchingYes
WalkingYes
Peaceful picnic area and camp spotYes
Camping AreaYes
BinYes
Tent SiteYes
Day Use AreaYes
Free Overnight CampYes
BBQYes
Not suitable for large rigsYes

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Fire Danger
Low–Moderate
Today
15°·41%·17km/h
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Tomorrow
22°·25%·23km/h
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Tue
24°·22%·25km/h
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Coolgardie-Esperance Highway

Norseman, WA 6443

Dundas Rocks Picnic Area

Free · no booking needed