Laverton

There are many many unique landscape features surrounding Laverton including an abundance of natural flora and fauna, a number of abandoned and ghost towns where the gravel roads are still visible and interpretation boards tell a story of yesteryear.

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Welcome to Laverton Entry Sign
Credit: Michael McGuire

The Shire of Laverton spans an area of over 183,000km² stretching from the Northern Goldfields of Western Australia through to the South Australia border and the Great Victorian Desert.

The town of Laverton is the starting point for the Outback Way linking Western Australia and Queensland. Information on this 2,700km drive can be found at the Great Beyond Visitor Centre, which is also the location of the Explorers Hall of Fame, where the required Aboriginal Land Permits can be obtained to pass through traditional lands along this route.

Contact Details

Website: Visit Website
Contact: The Great Beyond Visitor Centre
Email: greatbeyond@laverton.wa.gov.au
Address: 5 Augusta Street, Laverton, Western Australia
Phone: (08) 9031 1361

Things to See and Do

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Billy Goat Hill Lookout

Hawks Place, Laverton
Western Australia

A great spot to take in a sunset (or sunrise for the early birds!), Billy Goat Hill is well known […]

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Sights and Landmarks

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Blue Trees project

Goldfields-Esperance

Why do you see Blue Trees as you travel through the Goldfields Esperance region? The BLUE TREE PROJECT mission is […]

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Organisations

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DACA Tours

5 Augusta Street, Laverton
Western Australia

Experience the tour of a lifetime, with our specialised motorbike tours. We will provide you with the opportunity to experience […]

Type
Recreation
Tours

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Dr Laver Statue

Augusta Street, Laverton
Western Australia

Standing in Laver Place in honour of Dr Laver is his statue. Dr Charles Laver, a British Doctor who rode […]

Type
History and Heritage
Sights and Landmarks

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Golden Quest Discovery Trail

Goldfields-Esperance
Western Australia

Spanning a distance of 965km through the Goldfields of Western Australia, the trail provides travellers with a unique insight into […]

Type
Trails

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Laverton Aboriginal Art Gallery

4 Euro Street, Laverton
Western Australia

Located in a heritage-listed building which was once a mine manager’s residence, the Gallery displays and sells art and craft […]

Type
Arts and Culture
Indigenous Culture

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Laverton Aquatic Centre

Augusta Street, Laverton
Western Australia

If you’re visiting Laverton in the warmer months, chances are you’ll be happy to see this spot! The new Laverton […]

Type
Recreation

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Laverton Community Resource Centre

10 Laver Place, Laverton
Western Australia

The Community Resource Centre (CRC) is located in the Old Coach House building in Laver Place, across from the Laverton […]

Type
Traveller Resources

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Laverton Youth Centre

4 Macpherson Place, Laverton
Western Australia

Open daily, the Laverton Youth Centre has ongoing programs which are designed to provide a variety of participatory, cultural, educational, […]

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Organisations

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