Yalgoo WA 6635 (Pop 160)

Yalgoo is a charming Golden Outback heritage township on the Geraldton-Mt Magnet Rd 523 km north of Perth. Alluvial gold discoveries and early settlement occurred in 1890s and the following decade saw dramatic growth and prosperity. Although some fossicking is still carried out, Yalgoo today acts as a service centre for the surrounding sheep farms. 

Tourist Attractions & Info:
Dominican Chapel of St Hyacinth, Henty St fascinating little church completed 1922 by renowned architect and priest, John Hawes. Keys at Shire office, Shamrock St. Courthouse Museum, Gibbons St interesting displays and artifacts. Keys at Shire office, Shamrock St. 

Nearby:
Cemetery (5 km west) historic graves. Joker’s Tunnel (10 km s-e) prospectors’ tunnel through solid rock with panoramic views. Thundarella Station (80 km south) 156 000 ha property established 1894 with stunning wildflower displays and native fauna.

Accommodation:
Yalgoo has a hotel/motel, farm stay and caravan park. Visitor Information Centre: Old Railway Station, Geraldton-Mt Magnet Rd. Tel (08) 9962 8157.

Airports:
Mount Magnet Airport (MMG), Great Northern Hwy. (124 km east); Geraldton Airport (GET), off Geraldton-Mt Magnet Rd, Moonyoonooka. Tel (08) 9923 3207. (209 km west).

Health Centre:
Yalgoo Health Service, Stanley St. Tel (08) 9962 8013.