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Dundas Rocks Picnic Area

Norseman, WA
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.

Features & Facilities

Accommodation Types

Free Camping
Caravans
Camping Area
Tent Site

Facilities

Shade
Picnic Tables
BBQ

Other Features

Day Rest Area
wood BBQs and bins
Unknown feature
Picnic tables
Pets Welcome
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 AreaCoolgardie-Esperance Highway, Norseman, WA, 6443

Weather Forecast

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TODAY☁️
16° / 6°
💧 4%
THU☁️
15° / 6°
FRI🌦️
17° / 9°
💧 72%
SAT🌦️
16° / 11°
💧 47%
SUN☁️
16° / 10°
💧 29%

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Fire Danger
Today
16°·48%·9km/h
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Tomorrow
15°·57%·18km/h
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Fri
17°·52%·25km/h
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Coolgardie-Esperance Highway

Norseman, WA 6443

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