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

Shade
Picnic Tables
BBQ

Rules & Accessibility

Pets Welcome

Other Features

Day Rest Area
wood BBQs and bins
Unknown feature
Picnic tables
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

Common questions about Dundas Rocks Picnic Area

Is Dundas Rocks Picnic Area free to camp at?

We have Dundas Rocks Picnic Area in Norseman, WA recorded as a free camp, but we have not confirmed that with the operator, so treat it as unconfirmed. Sites change hands and councils bring in fees, so check the current rate before you commit to the drive.

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; 22 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. For sites like this, turning up early in the day is the surest way to get a spot, particularly in peak season.

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
Picnic TablesYes
Camping AreaYes
BinYes
Tent SiteYes
Day Use AreaYes
Free Overnight CampYes
BBQYes
Not suitable for large rigsYes

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Free camp — fee unconfirmed

We hold this as a free camp but have not confirmed the fee — check before you go

Free campsite — no booking needed, sites are first come, first served.

Listed as a free camp — we have not confirmed the fee with the operator
Councils and new owners do bring in fees, so ring ahead or check signage
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Coolgardie-Esperance Highway

Norseman, WA 6443

Dundas Rocks Picnic Area

Free · no booking needed