Southern Cross Visitor Information Centre

(Serviced by Southern Cross CRC & Merredin Visitor Centre – Goldfields Heritage, Nature & Wheatbelt‑Touring Hub)

Name: Southern Cross Visitor Information Point (Southern Cross Community Resource Centre)
Address: 51 Altair Street, Southern Cross WA 6426
Phone: (08) 9049 1688
Opening Hours: Typically 9:00 am – 4:00 pm (Mon–Fri); seasonal variations apply
Rating: 4.6 from 50+ reviews
Type: Local Visitor Information Point / Gold‑mining heritage, nature & Wheatbelt‑touring hub

Nearest Accredited VIC: Merredin Visitor Centre – (08) 9041 1666

The Southern Cross CRC provides maps, heritage‑trail information, Wheatbelt Way touring guidance, and local orientation for Southern Cross and surrounding districts.

What Area It Caters For

The Southern Cross VIC network supports visitors across the Southern Cross–Westonia–Marvel Loch–Coolgardie–Merredin–Mukinbudin–Yellowdine corridor, covering mining heritage, nature reserves, wildflowers, rural landscapes, and Wheatbelt Way touring routes.

1. Southern Cross Township (Primary Area Serviced)

• Town centre and shops

• Heritage buildings

• Local cafés

• Mining history displays

• Regional accommodation hub

2. Edna May Mine (Major Attraction)

• Operating gold mine

• Lookout platform

• Interpretive signage

• Photography location

• Key regional heritage site

3. Hunt’s Water Catchments

• Historic water‑harvesting sites

• Granite outcrops

• Walking trails

• Nature‑based touring

• Popular heritage stops

4. Westonia Link

• Hood‑Penn Museum

• Edna May Mine tours (Westonia side)

• Heritage streetscape

• Wheatbelt Way connection

5. Marvel Loch Link

• Gold‑mining history

• Rural landscapes

• Outback touring

• Quiet scenic drives

6. Coolgardie & Goldfields Link

• Goldfields heritage

• Historic precincts

• Regional touring connection

• Gateway to Kalgoorlie

7. Wildflower Country (Seasonal)

• Everlastings

• Orchids

• Native shrubs

• Peak season: August–October

8. Surrounding Districts

• Yellowdine

• Moorine Rock

• Bullfinch

• Rural Wheatbelt landscapes

• Granite outcrops

9. Regional Touring Routes

• Southern Cross → Edna May Mine heritage loop

• Southern Cross → Hunt’s water catchments circuit

• Southern Cross → Westonia & Hood‑Penn Museum route

• Southern Cross → Marvel Loch mining trail

• Southern Cross → Coolgardie & Goldfields connection

Services Provided

• Local and regional maps (Southern Cross, Westonia, Marvel Loch, Merredin, Coolgardie)

• Heritage‑trail information (Edna May Mine, Hunt’s water catchments, Hood‑Penn Museum)

• Wildflower‑season updates

• Dining and café recommendations (town precinct)

• Event information (community festivals, sporting events)

• Regional touring support (Westonia, Marvel Loch, Coolgardie, Merredin)

• Assistance with accommodation options (motels, caravan park, farm stays)

• Safety guidance (heat, wildlife, remote roads, mine‑site lookouts)

• Visitor orientation for photography, heritage touring, wildflower viewing, and Wheatbelt Way travel

Summary

The Southern Cross Visitor Information Centre, delivered through the Southern Cross Community Resource Centre and supported regionally by the Merredin Visitor Centre and Wheatbelt Way tourism network, is the central hub for Southern Cross’s gold‑mining heritage, nature reserves, wildflowers, and regional touring routes. It assists travellers exploring the Edna May Mine lookout, Hunt’s water catchments, Westonia’s heritage precinct, Marvel Loch’s mining history, Coolgardie’s Goldfields attractions, and extended Wheatbelt Way circuits. With its maps, heritage interpretation, seasonal updates, and regional touring support, it provides an essential starting point for discovering one of Western Australia’s most historically rich and strategically located inland towns.