Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Many of the historic bluestone buildings date from the late 1800s; there's a 6km
Heritage
Trail
around the town that links all the major sites (pick up the brochure from Roebourne
visitor centre). Attractions include the self-guided
Social History Museum
(adult/child $2/1;
9am-4pm)
, and the pioneer
cemetery
with a tiny Japanese section dating from Cossack's
pearling days. Past the cemetery,
Reader Head Lookout
has great views of the river mouth and
the Staircase to the Moon (see boxed text,
Click here
).
4
Sleeping
Cossack Budget Accommodation
(
GUESTHOUSE
$$
)
There are five
08-9182 1190;
www.roebourne.wa.gov.au/cossack.aspx
; d with/without air-con $110/90;
basic rooms in this atmospheric old police barracks. BYO food.
Point Samson
Point Samson is a small, industrial-free seaside village, home to great seafood and clean
beaches, making it the nicest place to stay in the area. There's good
snorkelling
off Point
Samson, and the picturesque curved beach of Honeymoon Cove.
4
Sleeping & Eating
Samson Beach Caravan Park
( 08-9187 1414; Samson Rd; powered sites $39)
A tiny park in lovely, leafy surrounds, close to the
water and tavern. Bookings are essential in school holidays.
CARAVAN PARK
$
The Cove
( 08-9187 0199;
www.thecovecaravanpark.com.au
; Macleod St; sites $49.50, 1-/2-bedroom units $240/310)
It's a
bit 'van city', but the modern, clean facilities complement a great location an easy walk to
all attractions.
CARAVAN PARK
$
Samson Beach Chalets
( 08-9187 0202;
www.samsonbeach.com.au
; Samson Rd; chalets $250-600; )
Offers beautifully
appointed self-contained chalets (various sizes) just a short walk from the beach. There's a
shady pool, free wi-fi and in-house movies.
COTTAGES
$$$
