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Cable Beach is now virtually a suburb of Broome and is only 7 kms from the town centre. Being so close to Broome CBD is a bonus for this town which is one of the most popular tourist beaches in WA. Cable beach has very varied tides and offers over 22 kms of white sandy beach and very blue water, with camel rides being popular with locals and tourists alike. Cable Beach has a shopping centre nearby and younger students can attend the Cable Beach Primary School and travel into Broome to attend high school. Naturally the beach is a big draw card to the area and most of the employment in the area is in the resorts with tourist season being very busy. The climate is hot and humid with a wet and a dry season and the area has its fair share of tropical cyclones. It is around this time that swimmers should take great care as the deadly box jellyfish makes its appearance from November to the end of March. People can also gain work in Broome or out in the mines and make Cable beach their base but be warned property prices in this area are very high in comparison to other areas.

Cable Beach is now virtually a suburb of Broome and is only 7 kms from the town centre. Being so close to Broome CBD is a bonus for this town which is one of the most popular tourist beaches in WA. Cable beach has very varied tides and offers over 22 kms of white sandy beach and very blue water, with camel rides being popular with locals and tourists alike. Cable Beach has a shopping centre nearby and younger students can attend the Cable Beach Primary School and travel into Broome to attend high school. Naturally the beach is a big draw card to the area and most of the employment in the area is in the resorts with tourist season being very busy. The climate is hot and humid with a wet and a dry season and the area has its fair share of tropical cyclones. It is around this time that swimmers should take great care as the deadly box jellyfish makes its appearance from November to the end of March. People can also gain work in Broome or out in the mines and make Cable beach their base but be warned property prices in this area are very high in comparison to other areas.

Albany is 416 kms south of Perth and faces the Southern Ocean. Albany is a thriving city with a population of about 35,000. The main industry in the area is fishing, agriculture and tourism with jobs often available in these fields. The climate is cooler than the northern cities and towns of WA making it more comfortable for those who do not like extreme prolonged heat. Albany house prices are very good and affordable especially if you have sold in the eastern sates you can pick up a great bargain here and have plenty of change. Albany is well serviced by transport with bus services locally and for trip up to northern cities including Perth. There is a good hospital here as well as medical centers and pharmacy. Albany has primary and secondary schools both state and private with pre schools and kindergartens as well. There is a campus of the Great Southern Tafe in Albany and the city offers some excellent shopping as well as sporting venues with boating, fishing and swimming proving popular.

Perth is the capital of WA and the city centre is located on the Swan River but the suburbs reach out of many kms. Perth has long been regarded as one of the most remote cities in the world with the nearest major city being Adelaide some 2104 km away and is must closer to some international cities than to Australian cities. In saying that Perth has everything you would expect from a city. Massive shopping centres, business opportunities employment in many fields and a growing population. There are numerous schools and colleges dotted throughout the city and adjoining suburbs with Tafe Colleges and Universities all within easy reach. The city has good medical facilities as well as fully equipped hospitals with trained and caring medical and nursing staff. Sport and recreation is superb with clubs and associations catering to all tastes with many sporting venues for all sport. Cultural activities abound and there are many theatres etc. Housing is still affordable for the average person with prices still less than the eastern states but catching up fast. Rental properties are also still within the range of most people. New subdivisions are opening up in many outlying suburbs giving those on a tight budget a chance to enter the property market.

Broome is a coastal town some 2200 kms north of Perth in the Kimberley’s. The main industry in Broome these days is the tourist industry but was once known for more for the pearling industry. The town was bombed by the Japanese on 3rd march 1942 and 88 people were killed, many injured and much damage to the town sustained. The population of Broome averages around 14,500 but triples that figure in tourist season giving the locals a great economy boost. Serviced by Broome International Airport, travel to the area is relatively easy. Many people who work in the mines call Broome home and return to their properties when not working. Housing in Broome is considerably higher than one would expect given the location and distance from Perth with prices for units well over the $350k mark. There are numerous schools in Broome from preschool, primary and secondary as well as Tafe colleges and a campus of the University of Notre Dame. There are excellent medical facilities in Broome including medical centres and a fully equipped hospital. There are plenty of sporting and recreations facilities including swimming pools, golf courses, tennis courts etc and numerous clubs to join to keep you occupied.

Situated on the Goldfields of WA Coolgardie is 550 kilometres east of Perth, Gold was found here in 1892 and has played a part in the building of this area ever since. Coolgardie has much to offer those looking to relocate to the area. There in work in the mining industry in many fields as well as associated industries such as hospitality and tourism. Transport around the town is well serviced by local bus lines that also cater for schools, trip s to Kalgoorlie and a bus line to other areas such as Perth, Norseman and Esperance. There are several primary schools in Coolgardie as well as a high school. There are a number of preschools offering extended daycare. Shopping is plentiful and for that extra something you can take a trip to Kal. For those interested in sport and recreation there are a number of sporting clubs and the town has a swimming pool, sports playing fields and an indoor recreation hall for indoor sports and activities. These days getting to Coolgardie is no problem with Qantas flights via Kalgoorlie, the Indian Pacific Train as well as the bus services to and from Perth and the eastern states. There are a number of museums to visit as well as some great parks with barbecues and playgrounds for the kids. A good day out can be had at the camel farm where you can try camel riding or go on an overnight trek.

On your journey from east to west Mundrabilla is 62 kilometres west of Eucla and is a very dry arid area which only averages about 6 inches of rain a year. South of Mundrabilla on the Great Australian Bight a small Rock Lobster industry has developed. There is no other industry so there is no work, schools, shopping facilities or housing. there is no real estate to be bought for hundrends of kilometres. Many travelers stop at the Mundrabilla Roadhouse which is open till midnight and reopens at 5.30 am, 7 days a week and offers meals, take always, cold drinks etc. The roadhouse has a reputation for having the cheapest fuel on the Nullabor. Also at Mundrabilla and attached to the roadhouse is the Mundrabilla bar which has lots of interesting pub memorabilia. The only accommodation here is at the roadhouse which has ensuite motel units as well as powered caravan sites and campsites. There are no real attractions at Mundrabilla as it is really a refueling or rest stop. For the adventurist type, the Great Australian Bight is just 20 kilometres to the south and Wanteen beach road offers the locals a fair fishing spot with some good catches a regular occurrence. You can also visit the Rock Lobster Receival depot and buy a fresh crayfish. Before leaving the main roads though it is advisable to get directions from the roadhouse proprietors and always let someone know where you are heading. Always read and obey all signs whilst travelling in this area for your own safety.

The name Eucla is said to come from the aboriginal word for bright and its original owners were the Marning Tribe and it was in 1877 that Ecula was first inhabited by Europeans when it was set up as a repeater station for the Overland telegraph. Only 13 kms from the South Australia/Western Australia boarder a tram line and jetty was built to help unloading supplies. Today the telegraph station ruins are said to be haunted by a ghost. Shifting sands over the years have consistently covered and uncovered these ruins in sands since a rabbit plague in the 1890’s ate out all vegetation causing sands to move. When crossing the Nullabor many people like to stop here and view the surrounding scenery. There is not a town as such with no shops suitable for local habitation and no houses to buy either. basically the area is only a stop over on your way to or from the west. You can stay at the Eucla Motel Hotel complex which apart from motel units has a caravan and camping ground as well of course a petrol station. The Amber Motel is a modern building and has great facilities for the passing tourist and includes a restaurant but the adjoining caravan park does not have any overnight vans for hire. The BP Travellers Village petrol station provided fuel, oil, cold drinks and snacks for the journey

Cocklebiddy is 64 kms east of Caiguna and about 83 kms west of Madura on the southern edge of WA’s sheep grazing belt. There are several large sheep stations here that are larger than some European countries but virtually no other industry and no infastrcture making it impossible to buy private real estate. If employed on one of the large properties all suppplies would be flown in and with the nearest medical facilities a long distance the Royal Flying Doctor Service would be your only option in an emergency. Arubiddy for example covers an area over 3200 square km’s. Cocklebiddy was once the site of an aboriginal mission and the remains of the mission are still just visible today in the form of its foundations. Cocklebiddy has one of the world’s largest cave systems and has gained international recognition. And just 10 kms north west of the Cocklebiddy Roadhouse is Cocklebiddy cave. Within the large cave are a number of limestone caverns, rockfalls and saline subterranean lakes that extend for several hundred metres. It is advisable to explore this cave with a guide and always be on the lookout for snake. The Cocklebiddy Roadhouse is open 7 days a week from 6.30 until 10pm and offers fuels, takeaway food and cold drinks as well as having a restaurant and bar which boasts a pool table. The Wedgetail Inn has 24 motel units and the Cocklebiddy caravan park offers sites for caravans and campers. Twilight Cove offers some great scenery with good catches of fish often reported.

Madura is a roadhouse located 115 kilometres west of Mundrabilla and around 1876 was a pastoral homestead and for many years bred both polo and cavalry horses for the British. During the Second World War Madura was used by the army engineers who were sent out to upgrade the now Eyre Highway. Today, this tiny town is known mainly for sheep grazing and the roadhouse which services travelers heading across the country. Aprat from the sheep grazing there is nothing else here and no real estate for sale. there are no eductional institutions, shopping or medical facilities, making this an unsuitable area to want to live. Situated at the bottom of the Hampton Tablelands this is a scenic area and in addition to fuels, food and drinks the Madura Roadhouse has a great complex with motel style units, caravan and camping facilities as well as a swimming pool to cool off in and a licensed restaurant. A few kms west of the roadhouse is a beautiful lookout offering some great views of Madura Pass and the Roe Plains. It is amazing to think that this area was once a seaside area. Other attractions in the area are interesting old blowholes. These can be found by markers on the roadside. These blowholes are not overly spectacular anymore but do give and insight into the changes that have taken place over thousands and thousands of years. Just as a tip, there are not many 24 hour service stations on the Nullabor although there is one at Border village 189 kms east and one at Caiguna 147 kms west so if you intend to travel at night be sure to fill up.

About 50 kms to the southeast of Cocklebiddy is the Eyre Bird Observatory which is totally remote being only 1 km from the Great Australian Bight. Original names the “Sandpatch” because of earlier exploration the Eyre Telegraph Station was a major repeater station by the 1897 Transcontinental Telegraph network. After it ceased operation is was abandoned and then restored by Birds of Australia and the Post office Historical Society and renamed the Eyre Bird Observatory. The area is surrounded by the Nuytsland nature reserve and is home to over 240 birds some of which are rare and endangered. Travevllers will enjoy a rest stop here and the observatory runs educational courses for people interested in environmental protection etc. You cannot drive all the way the Eyre Bird observatory in a regular car and those not in possession of a four wheel drive can arrange to be picked up and dropped up by observatory wardens and staff. A bus service operates from Cocklebiddy Roadhouse where enquiries should be made. Fees are charge for the bus pick up service as well as for day visits. The Eyre Bird Observatory also has overnight accommodation but booking are advisable as it can sometime become rather busy. Unless employed by the proprieters of the Observatory there is no other industry here and as it is surrounded by natioanl park there is nom private real estate available and with no other facilities and infastructure, it would not be an ideal place to settle.

Caiguna is in between Balladonia and Cocklebiddy and the name is believed to be from the aboriginal for spear track. Just 20 kms away there is a memorial to explorer John Baxter he was murdered here. Today, unless you are running the roadhouse or employed by the proprieters there is no other work available here and no real estate to buy or rent. No other shops, schools or facilities. There is only a 24 hour roadhouse at Caiguna which is one or three on the Eyre Highway.. There is a good range of supplies here including fuel of course and plenty of takeaway food, cold drinks snacks, etc There are public phones and EFTPOS is accepted. There are also pay showers for those who want to freshen up before the long trip ahead. For those who may be flying in there is a landing strip beside the roadhouse. For your accommodation needs the John Eyre Motel has 10 units as well as a caravan and camping park and during peak times this can be very busy so it pays top book in advance. Whilst in the area take the time to visit the blows, which are a feature of this area. The trip from Caiguna to Balladonia will have you drive across the longest stretch of straight road in Australia and is referred to as “The 90 Mile Straight” even though we measure in meters today. This equates to 146.6 kms without a bend.

Balladonia is 181 kms west of Caiguna, it is at the beginning or the end of the longest stretch of straight road in Australia and has an average population of 9 people. Since there is no industry here it is not the kind of place you would normally think of buying real estate and settleing down. In fact, there is no real estate to buy. naturally there are no schools so should you contemplate staying it would definately be a "School of the Air" situation and all basic shopping etc would have to bought in by transport. All there is here is the roadhouse which is open 7 days a week but closes mid evening so if you are traveling at night, be warned that it is not 24 hour. As well as the usual roadhouse facilities there is a bar, restaurant and a motel and caravan park with powered or unpowered sites. Whilst here take the time to check out the museum which has interesting artifacts from pioneer days to the crash landing of the Skylab space station in 1979 as well as a Red X car Trail exhibit. There are a number of places off the main highway including Afghan Rocks, Fraser range Station which specializes in Damara Sheep and has accommodation available. There are a number of “tacks” you can take to short cut to places such as Esperance, Cape Le Grande N.P and Cape Arid. Always check with roadhouse staff before leaving the highway and always advise them where you are headed. Should you break down whilst off the main roads or worse, off a main track, DO NOT LEAVE YOUR CAR. It may save your life.

Esperance is a beautiful town on the southern coast of Western Australia which was often home to sealers and whaling ships. The area is rich in history and you could spend many ours looking at historical site and information. Esperance boasts some beautiful beaches with swimming and surfing popular and is well serviced by bus and air as well as being as easy drive from the main highway at Kalgoorlie. Visit the Esperance Museum or take a drive along the Great ocean drive to see amazing scenery including the granite headlands, the Pink Lake and the Wind Farm which is used for generating electricity. Catch the panoramic views of the Recherche Archipelago from Rotary Lookout. Visit the cape Le Grand National Park and Cape Arid National Park where fishing, boating, bird watching etc can be enjoyed. Dogs are not permitted in the national parks and it pays to check with the local authorities regarding camping, etc. Home prices are steady in the area and rentals are of average price in this region. There is some great shopping in Esperence with many supermarkets dotted around the town as well as speciality shops and boutiques. There are pharmacies and medical centres, video shpos and travel agents etc. Educational facilities in Esperance include primary and secondary schools both state and private.

Norseman is situated between Kalgoorlie and Esperance on the southern coast and was first bought to notice with a gold find in 1892 at Lake Dundas. Legend has it that Norseman was actually a horse named Hardy Norseman and was tied up to a tree over night and after kicking around, unearthed a nugget of gold which was found by his owner next morning. Gold Mining is still an industry here with reports of the gold fields of Norseman having produced over 5 million ounces of gold and the nmines offer employement in a number of fields .There are all the facilities in town need including good motels and two 24 hour roadhouses The roadhouses all take EFTPOS. There is a bank, supermarkets and takeaway meals. Hotels for entertainment and Norsemand has both primary and secondary schools here as well as plenty of sporting activities. Norseman home prices are relatively cheap so you can afford to get into the property market for well under what you would expect in other areas. There are playing fields and a swimming pool for those hot days. There are plenty of adventure to be had, you can visit Beacon Hill Lookout and take in views of the surrounding countryside as well as going to Bromus Dam which is popular with the locals and tourist alike for swimming, picnics and camping. Fossicking for gold or gemstones can be fun but permits are required and available from Norseman’s tourist bureau

Just south of Kalgoorlie is Kambalda which was once to be the tribal lands of the Galaagu Tribe. In 1897 a prospector named Percy Larkin found gold and sparked a major rush and over the next 10 year over 30,000 ounces of gold were found. Today Kambalda is a modern town today with a major shopping centres, banks, supermarkets and food shops. There are some good sporting facilities including swimming pools for those really hot days. The town has children’s playgrounds and parks and some offer coin operated barbecues. There is a pre school, primary and secondary schools. Recreation facilities include swimming pools, sports fields and an indoor recreation centre and there are many sporting clubs and associations available to suit most people's taste in sporting activities. The local bus service is very good and offers trips into kalgoorlie as well as servicing the local area and schools. Red Hill Lookout offers some great views and there are good walking tracks in the area. Whilst in town visit the Garden Memorial and Miners Memorial Wall. Visit the site of the old King’s Battery and have a picnic or bush walk in the area or nearby Lake Lefroy offers land sailing opportunities and cabins can be rented at Widgiemooltha. There is also a Roadhouse and motel caravan park here.

Kalgoorlie is 595 kms east of Perth and was once inhabited by the Maduwangka people and the word Kalgoorlie come from the aboriginal language meaning Silky Pear Bush. In 1893 gold was discovered at Mount Charlotte and within days the population exploded and by 1903 the population was 30,000 and there were 93 hotels and 8 breweries. Many large mining companies moved in the later years and the Golden mile as it became know is still being worked to this day. Kal as it is affectionately called has a good visitor centre which give information on finding your way around, local buses etc. There are some great opportunities for work in kalgoorlie not only in the mines but in retail, hospitality etc. House prices are quite good with bargain to be had and rentals are very much the same. Educations wise there are a choice of primary schools and 4 high schools to meet the educational needs of the population. There is plenty of shopping facilities for all your needs as well as pubs, clubs, cinema for entertainment. Getting to Kal is far easier now than in days gone by with regular rail and bus services from Perth and the eastern states via the Indian Pacific. Air travel has made Kal easily accessible in a relatively short time from Perth. A visit to the Kalgoorlie Museum is a must and a walk down the main street offers some great examples of historic buildings. See the School of Mines Museum and the Goldfields war Museum. Now seeing you are here what about a little prospecting? Contact the Western Australian Dept of Minerals and Energy or you local Minelab Store for information.