Menzies and Kookynie

Menzies is a small historic town built from the gold rush that started in 1984. A must see is Lake Ballard, a dry salt lake about 50km west of Menzies, where artist Antony Gormley has scattered 51 sculptures across the lake. Kookynie, just a short drive north is an old gold prospecting town now mainly in ruins is an interesting look back at once a happening town.

Nearby towns:
Kalgoorlie | Leonora


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Visitor Centre

Cnr Shenton and Browns Street
Tel: 08 9024 2702
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Attractions

Golden Quest
Discovery Trail
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A 965km self-drive adventure from Coolgardie to Laverton, taking in all the significant landmarks and history of the goldrush days.

Kookynie
Gold discovery in 1895 gave birth to a booming town of 3,500 people by 1907 with eleven hotels. Today the area is a pretty much abandoned ghost town.

Lake Ballard, Menzies

Lake Ballard
55km west of Menzies
In 2003 international artist Antony Gormley planted 51 human-like sculptures across the 10 square kilometre salt lake.

Niagara Dam
Kookynie
Constructed by Railways Department in 1897-98 for the steam trains. The cement for the dam wall was transported to the site by camel from Coolgardie.

 

Lake Ballard near Menzies

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