Australia´s North West Holiday Planner 2024

COSSACK Take a stroll through the past in Cossack. Established in 1863 as the North West’s first port for the pastoral and pearling industries, it’s now a ghost town with beautifully restored buildings. • Browse works of art at Australia’s richest regional art show, the Cossack Art Awards, held over three weeks in July and August. • Follow the Cossack Heritage Trail for a 3km walk or drive around the townsite, including the Tien Tsin lookout for views across the Indian Ocean. A trail map is available at the museum or at the Karratha Visitor Centre. • Relax on the café verandah (open seasonally). • Enjoy the panoramic view from Settlers Beach to Point Samson and Cape Lambert. From Settlers Beach Lookout you can also view Staircase to the Moon. Accommodation and camping is available in Cossack. For information and bookings visit cossack.org.au Drive to Cossack via the Roebourne/Point Samson Road and Cossack Road from Roebourne; approx. 20 minutes. POINT SAMSON Pristine beaches, beautiful coral gardens and abundant fish beckon you to Point Samson. The acres of coral grounds off the nearby islands are some of Australia’s best, while the beaches offer excellent swimming, snorkelling and fishing. • Follow the Point Samson Heritage Trail to explore the town's interesting past, and stop by the new viewing platform for a beautiful sunset. • Discover small coves, long stretches of beach, intertidal walks and enjoy beautiful sunsets at Honeymoon Cove, Main Beach and Back Beach. • Enjoy Staircase to the Moon from the viewing platform. • Feast on fresh and delicious fish and chips. • Take a walk around John’s Creek Boat Harbour and fish from the causeway, or throw in a line at Sam’s Creek. • Wickham is a small mining town about 10 minutes’ drive from Point Samson, and offers more beaches to explore as well as a lookout, boat launch, the display of the Robe River’s Giant Haulpak and a supermarket. Drive to Point Samson via the Roebourne/Point Samson Road; approx. 30 minutes from Roebourne. Accommodation options range from a modern caravan park with cabin and camping options, to resort style accommodation. Boundless beauty and treasured memories await Cossack Cossack history 70 | www.australiasnorthwest.com