Onslow WA 6710 (Pop 650)

Onslow is a Coral Coast service and supply township located 1 388 km north of Perth. Its long interesting history includes early gold discoveries (1890s), submarine refueling base and two bombings during WWII, mainland base for nearby British nuclear experiments (1950s), almost total cyclonic devastation (1963) and today as a offshore gas and oil supply base.

Tourist Attractions & Info:
Goods Shed Museum, Second Ave historic collection of bottles, shells & rocks.

Nearby:
Termite mounds (10 km south). Mackerel Islands (22 km offshore) fishing charters. Ashburton River (45 km s-w) swimming and recreational activities.

Visitor Information Centre: (Apr-Oct) Second Ave. Tel (08) 9184 6644 or Council offices, Second Ave. Tel (08) 9184 6001.

Airport:
Learmonth Airport (LEA), Murat Rd, Learmonth. (370 km s-w).

Hospital:
Onslow Hospital, Second Ave. Tel (08) 9184 3200.