Laverton - WA

Caravan park only offering camping sites to tourists as the local mining company has now taken over all the cabins. Stayed at the motel which was roomy but very run down like most of the remainder of the town. The washing machine was its best feature. The tourist information centre is the highlight - bright, cheerful clean & every window still intact. Excellent array of books relating to Len Beadell & the early explorers in the area. Would highly recommend the Explorers’ Hall of Fame. The coffee and cake were also excellent. The pub offers reasonable meals. The town otherwise is a fairly desultory state of affairs.

28 Oct 2010. Have just spent a couple of weeks at this caravan park. May be Basic, BUT, Everything is clean & Tidy! Office/Kiosk does stock most necessities in the way of food items (inc meat!). Has some detecting equipment and staff/guests are quite happy to point you in the right directions to try your luck! We intend to return next year. We found the Managers, Rose & Kevin very helpful. Dawn & Alan

People interested in the local indigenous people and artwork should take a look at the Laverton Outback Gallery, on the corner of Euro and Augusta Street. I know the gallery manager and can say that the money raised from the artwork goes back into the community - i.e. it is not for profit. The art is also on sale through their website. http://www.laverton-outback-gallery.com.au

Caravan Park is nice and has washing facilities as well as a camp kitchen. Local pub has well priced meals and take away drinks. Not much around for supplies so stock up getting to town.