Tourism

Tourist Information Centre
The Tourist Information Centre is located on Hepburn St in the historic Ambulance Hall and is run by vounteers from the Tourist Committee. The Centre offers visitors information, brochures and maps of Mount Magnet and the spectacular sites that are a must-see when visiting the region. Information is also available for the surrounding Shires and towns for those continuing their tour around the MidWest region. The Centre also offers visitors great art and craft displays, historical photos displays and a unique collection of aboriginal art from the area. Internet access is available from the Tourist Centre. A great first port-of-call for tourists.
The Centre is open week days during the Wildflower season, from April- October.

Heritage Walk
The Heritage Walk is a leisurely stroll through town offering visitors a small part of the history of Mount Magnet. The walk down the main street still gives a feeling of days gone by, with its wide road and old shop fronts. Just around the corner see the Old School Masters House and Old School, now renovated and housing the Rural Transaction Centre. The first Police Station has been destroyed by fire but the Station Masters House, Original Bank of Western Australia and Old Post Office and Residence, plus other sights are included on the Heritage Walk. For a detailed map and guide for the walk click here or visit the Tourist Centre or Shire Office.

Tourist Trail
The Mt Magnet Tourist Trail is a 37 kilometre self-drive trail that takes in sights such as the Amphitheatre, Granites, caves and old mining settlements. There are incredible displays of wildflowers (during the season), beautiful picnic places and spectacular rock formations. Visit the Cemetery and imagine the hardship and suffering the pioneers of this beautiful country must have endured. Finish up your day with a visit to the Museum with an assortment of pastoral and mining memorabilia, or have a picnic and explore the beautiful Granites at sunset!

For more detail on the Tourist Trail including a map please click here.

Amphitheatre
On the Boogardie-Lennonville road there is a very interesting rock formation known locally as the Amphitheatre. For over eighty years it has been used as a local picnic spot. It is one of those magic places which sensitive people say brings them close to nature. It appears to be an ancient waterfall from an older land level, a laterite capped island in space. It was always a great lovers’ trysting place and it has been whispered that a large percentage of Mount Magnet's population originated from there.

The Granites
The Granites are an escarpment about 15 metres high, formed by the erosion of the soft white granite from beneath a hard red brown iron cemented capping. The caves formed in the soft granite have fantastically sculptured surfaces formed by the small curved quartz veins in the granite. The Granites are a popular picnic spot and are situated approximately 9km North of Mount Magnet, along the Great Northen Highway. Parts of the Granites has recently been fenced off as an Aboriginal Sacred Site.
For at least 20,000 years prior to settlement the Aborigines considered the Mount Magnet region their home. The Granites is a place of strong cultural significance to the Badimia tribe. Their old carvings and paintings can be seen at several sites at The Granites. Paintings on the rocks at Walganna rocks have been dated at 9,000 years old, making them of a similar age to cave paintings in Europe. There is also a “Gnamma” hole in this area known to a few local people, this being a traditional native well covered by a stone. Ceremonial and burial sites are also located within the Granites area. Visitors and residents are asked to respect the cultural significance of the land and sites. A beautiful place to explore and picnic, especially at sunset!

Lennonville
The tourist trail takes you through to the vacant mining town of Lennonville just North of the Mt Magnet townsite. At the peak of the gold rush in the region, in the early 1900’s it is believed that the population of Lennonville reached 3000, making it the most important of the 3 townsites of Mount Magnet, Boogardie and Lennonville. During this peak time there were 5 hotels in the townsite. In 1909 after several years of slow decline, a huge fire swept through the main street of the town, provoking a general exodus from Lennonville. Today you can visit the vacant townsite, explore through what was a thriving township less than 100 years ago. The old railway platform remains in Lennonville and has a great collection of relics from the old town left by fossickers. A great place to explore and maybe add to the collection!

Mining and Pastoral Museum
At the south entrance to town on the Great Northern Highway the Mount Magnet Mining and Pastoral Museum contains a vast collection of pieces from the town’s rich past. The museum has an extensive display of old mining and farming equipment that make up the regions history along with many reminders of days gone by and a much tougher time that was endured by the settlers of this land and the pioneers of gold mining in WA. The original state battery from the Mount Magnet settlement has been restored and is on display within the museum. This is a must-see for tourists and residents of the region alike.

Wildflowers
During wildflower season (July to October) many spectacular wildflower displays can be seen in and around Mount Magnet. It doesn't matter where you venture, you will be amazed at the beautiful colours and variety of flowers appearing as carpets throughout the bush. An incredible experience you will remember always.

 Miners Pathway
The Miners Pathway is a self-drive tour throughout the historical mining regions of the MidWest and Gascoyne. The pathway is approximately 970km in distance and travellers should allow a minimum of three days. The journey not only involves seeing historical sites within the old mining towns and disused mines but is also a great way to see the spectacular wildflower displays unique to this region. Mount Magnet is situated at the crossroads of the Miners Pathway making it the perfect place for an overnight stay. Highlights of the Pathway include- Jokers Tunnel, Big Bell Hotel, London Bridge and old gold mines. Miners Pathway is suitable for all vehicles, but it should be noted that the road from Meekatharra to Sandstone is not sealed- check for road condition reports.