Laverton Attractions
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Laverton (pop. 1140) is an old gold-digging town which has been given a fresh lease of life by the Windarra nickel mine and modern gold-mining operations. From Mount Windarra there is a good view of the opencast nickel mine.
From Laverton there are tracks (part of the Gunbarrel Highway; sometimes in poor condition) through a desert-like landscape and Aboriginal territory (permit required) to Ayers Rock and Alice Springs in the Northern Territory. The route is suitable only for all-terrain vehicles, and proper preparation and equipment are essential. All supplies and water must be taken, since they are not available en route. The total distance from Perth via Kalgoorlie, Laverton, Warburton (filling station), Giles, Docker River (filling station) and Ayers Rock to Alice Springs is 2500km.
From Laverton there are tracks (part of the Gunbarrel Highway; sometimes in poor condition) through a desert-like landscape and Aboriginal territory (permit required) to Ayers Rock and Alice Springs in the Northern Territory. The route is suitable only for all-terrain vehicles, and proper preparation and equipment are essential. All supplies and water must be taken, since they are not available en route. The total distance from Perth via Kalgoorlie, Laverton, Warburton (filling station), Giles, Docker River (filling station) and Ayers Rock to Alice Springs is 2500km.
