Local Events
Dundas Shire Events Calendar - Links to Shire website local event calendar
Community Markets - held in Roberts St shopping precinct, usually 3rd Saturday of the month. Markets commence at 8.30am and include a sausage sizzle and Asian food with fresh coffee available at Café on Roberts.
Shops are open usual hours.
Local Attractions
Gallery of Splendid Isolation - Lynn Webb Photography
Outstanding local photographer capturing the beauty of the natural environment surrounding Norseman. Gallery is located on the corner of Prinsep Street/Ramsay Street, at the Tin Camel Roundabout.
Photography advice, framing and image reproduction services also available.
Dundas Old Coach Road TrailDundas Coach Road Heritage Trail
Discover more of this fascinating region by taking the Dundas Coach Road Heritage Trail through to the old Dundas Townsite, 550 million year old Dundas Rocks and the Lone Grave. Maps of the original Cobb & Co trail are available at Norseman Tourist Information Centre or via this link .
Take a bush walk to see the ancient rock formations and the remains of the old ghost town. Look for the plaque showing where the original settlement of Dundas stood. A picnic and BBQ area is set amongst shady trees. Continue along the walk trail to the end of Lake Dundas where the lone grave of a seven month old baby can be found. The grave belongs to Stanley Whitehead who died in 1897. The timber headstone and guard rails cut out of bush timber stand as the only proof that the site was once inhabited. When in season you will be able to explore the stunning wildflower display.
Beacon Hill Lookout
Follow signs from centre of town up Mines Road.
From the top of this lookout there are spectacular views in every direction of the surrounding woodlands, salt lakes, gypsum hills, the Norseman township, and a giant mine tailings dump. At the lookout there is a rustic information hut that provides you with history of Norseman, a directional dial, beautiful bush timber seats where you can rest while enjoying the view. A short walking trail is another feature to enjoy; it meanders down from the eastern side of the hill through bushland and back up on the western side.
Tin Camels
These life-sized corrugated iron creations are a tribute to the camel trains that were used to transport household goods, mail and other freight in the early days. They are positioned in the middle of the roundabout in the centre of town with four plaques that tell the entire story. Located on Prinsep Street/Ramsay Street corner.
You may note Norseman's main street (Roberts St) is very wide. This was to allow turning space for the camel trains carrying freight.
Historical Museum
There is a wonderful collection of memorabilia housed in what used to be the 'School of Mines' building. Explore all the different room displays or visit the large fuel tank from Skylab, situated in the grounds outside. It is sure to take you on a trip down memory lane, and definitely worth visiting.
There is a small entry fee applies and it is open six days a week from 10.00am – 1.00pm (closed Sunday). It is managed and operated by the Norseman Historical Association.
Turn east off Prinsep Street onto Mines Road, cross the railway line and turn left onto Battery Road.
Norseman Horse Statue
The bronze statue of 'Norseman' by Robert Hitchcock stands proud on the corner of Roberts and Ramsay Streets. In 1894 when prospector Laurie Sinclair stopped off to visit his brother on his way to Esperance, he tethered his horse overnight and in the morning was amazed to discover that the horse had pawed up a gold nugget. A rich gold reef was discovered and thousands flocked to make their fortune which led to the town of Norseman being established.
Bromus Dam
Bromus Dam is an ideal picnic spot, 32 km drive south of Norseman on the Esperance- Coolgardie Highway. This freshwater dam which was constructed in 1925/26, is a magnificent example of early workmanship. The dam was built by the Railways to ensure a reliable supply of water for the early steam trains that plied between Coolgardie and Esperance. Why not take a picnic lunch and enjoy a day exploring the dam and following the pipeline on foot up to the tank.
Camping is allowed in the area and it is possible to swim in the dam. Be on the lookout for wild horses that often frequent this area.
Nullarbor Golf Links
This is an 18-hole par-72 golf course spanning 1,365 kilometres, with one hole in each participating town or roadhouse along the Eyre Highway, from Kalgoorlie in Western Australia to Ceduna in South Australia. Each hole includes an area to tee off, a rugged outback-style natural terrain fairway and a putting green. The course provides a much-needed activity/attraction for travellers along this renowned desolate highway.
Holes 14 (Golden Horse : Par 4 : 436 metres) and Hole 15 (Ngadju : Par 4 : 354 metres) are played at the Norseman Golf Course. Nullarbor Links Golf Course
Norseman Swimming PoolSwimming Pool & Skate Park
Located on Roberts Street near the Visitor's Centre. There is an Olympic length pool and wading pool for toddlers surrounded by lovely lawns with shade canopies. Opens Tues to Sun 12 noon - 6.00pm (confirm hours with Visitor's Centre).
Skate Park is adjacent to the swimming pool on Roberts St.
Phoenix Park
This educational and historical mining park is close to the town centre. Items of machinery, equipment and buildings representing mining history are displayed along pathways with interpretive signage to explain their background. Within the park there is a water feature, toilets (inc. disabled access), picnic tables and free barbecues. Located on the Coolgardie/Esperance Road (Prinsep St).
Norseman Family History
Norseman Cemetery is located on Denison Drive with ample parking and toilet facilities. A number of websites list burials, they are provided below.
Link to online listing (Ozburials)
Outback Family History - Norseman Cemetery listings and historic photos
Outback Family History - Miners Memorial Register
National Library Aust. - Trove - Online digitised records, newspapers, and photographs.