Dundas Rocks is a picnic and rest stop area easily accessed off the highway with adequate facilities. The site is of an old goldmining town that was established beside the normally dry and salty Lake Dundas in 1892. Only a few remnants of the town remain, and most of these can be found 500m downhill from the picnic area. Near the picnic area is Dundas Rock which has the typical goldfields rock walls to channel every available drop of water down into the town water supply dam, which is alongside the picnic site road. The road was quite well worn when we camped there so do be careful with the road dropping away on the sides due to recent rains.
There is a baby's grave dated 1897 alongside Lake Dundas.
The "Lone Grave Track" is a bit rough so not really recommended for caravans
A 23km historical Cobb & Co Heritage Trail starts from Norseman and finishes at the grave.
The picnic area is set amongst scattered shady trees, and is sheltered by huge boulders.
During cooler months the wildflowers and fresh green ground cover are very colorful. Singing birds are usually alive when the rain comes.
Pets are allowed but must be kept on a leash.
Do not attempt to drive on the lakes in this area as they can be treacherous with a firm crust covering very soft mud underneath.
Dundas Rocks is approximately 22km south of Norseman. There is a sign "Dundas Rocks" off the highway onto a reasonable gravel road for about 1.5km where you will see the remains of old buildings.
We camped for three nights and walked all around exploring. Very interesting area for those campers and travelers interested in heritage areas.
There is a baby's grave dated 1897 alongside Lake Dundas.
The "Lone Grave Track" is a bit rough so not really recommended for caravans
A 23km historical Cobb & Co Heritage Trail starts from Norseman and finishes at the grave.
The picnic area is set amongst scattered shady trees, and is sheltered by huge boulders.
During cooler months the wildflowers and fresh green ground cover are very colorful. Singing birds are usually alive when the rain comes.
Pets are allowed but must be kept on a leash.
Do not attempt to drive on the lakes in this area as they can be treacherous with a firm crust covering very soft mud underneath.
Dundas Rocks is approximately 22km south of Norseman. There is a sign "Dundas Rocks" off the highway onto a reasonable gravel road for about 1.5km where you will see the remains of old buildings.
We camped for three nights and walked all around exploring. Very interesting area for those campers and travelers interested in heritage areas.
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