Wiluna

Thought to be named after a native bird cry, or perhaps derived from a native word meaning 'place of wind', Wiluna was 'located' in 1892 by surveyor Lawrence Wells. Gold was discovered in the area in 1896 leading to a rush to the area and affectively establishing the town of Wiluna.

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Sunset at Red Hill Lookout - Wiluna
Credit: DWP Photography

The Canning Stock Route, a 1,500km route from Wiluna to Halls Creek, was forged through in the early 1900s allowing mining continued to thrive.

The onset of WWII impacted on the male population resulting in a decrease in mining activity and by the 1960s, the town’s population was less than 100.

As land was surveyed and roads developed such as the Gunbarrel Highway, Wiluna became more accessible to tourists.

The resurgence of mining in the 1980s has seen a growth in population as well as the Indigenous Martu people coming in from the lands.

Contact Details

Website: Visit Website
Contact: Shire of Wiluna
Address: 28 Scotia Street, Wiluna, Western Australia
Phone: (08) 9981 8080

Things to See and Do

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Canning Stock Route – CLOSED UNTIL FUTHER NOTICE

Canning Stock Route, Wiluna
Western Australia

The Canning Stock Route, known as one of the harshest and most isolated tracks in the world, is also one […]

Type
Recreation
Trails

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Attraction

Canning-Gunbarrel Discovery Centre and Visitors Centre

Wiluna
Shire of Wiluna

The Discovery Centre provides images, history and interpretive displays about the people of Wiluna, the Canning Stock Route and Gunbarrel […]

Type
Traveller Resources

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Gunbarrel Highway

Gunbarrel Highway, Gibson Desert South
Western Australia

The Gunbarrel Highway is a tough desert track that runs from Carnegie Station in Western Australia to Victory Downs in […]

Type
Recreation
Trails

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Gunbarrel Laager Travellers Rest

Wiluna
Western Australia

You’ll feel right at home at the Gunbarrel Laager Travellers Rest. Located approximately 15 km from Wiluna, is a little piece […]

Type
Accommodation
Food and Drink

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Last of the Nomads Statues

48 Forrest Street, Wiluna
Western Australia

As you enter the town from the south you will notice a large statue. It pays tribute to the ‘Last […]

Type
Arts and Culture
Indigenous Culture

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North Pool

Wiluna
Western Australia

Along the Negrara Creek there is a permanent water hole known as North Pool. It is a great camping spot […]

Type
Nature and Parks

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Attraction

Red Hill Lookout

Wiluna
Western Australia

The perfect place for sunrise and sunset photos. A rocky rise 1.2 km south of the town allows the visitor […]

Type
Nature and Parks

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Attraction

Shire of Wiluna Office

72 Wotton Street, Wiluna
Western Australia

The town’s name is derived from the local Aboriginal word for ‘windy place,’ and it is home to the traditional […]

Type
Traveller Resources

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Tjukurba Gallery and Visitors Centre

28 Scotia Street, Wiluna
Western Australia

Artists draw inspiration from the stunning landscapes of the region stretching along the Canning Stock Route and Gunbarrel Highway, as well […]

Type
Arts and Culture
Traveller Resources

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