(Accredited VIC – Goldfields Heritage, Outback Touring & Gwalia Ghost‑Town Hub)
Name: Leonora Visitor Centre
Address: 19 Tower Street, Leonora WA 6438
Phone: (08) 9037 7016
Opening Hours: Typically 9:00 am – 4:00 pm (Mon–Fri); 9:00 am – 12:00 pm (Sat)
Rating: 4.7 from 300+ reviews
Type: Accredited Visitor Information Centre / Goldfields heritage, ghost‑town & outback‑touring hub
The centre provides maps, heritage‑trail guidance, Gwalia precinct information, accommodation support, and regional touring advice for Leonora and the Northern Goldfields.
What Area It Caters For
The Leonora VIC supports visitors across the Leonora–Gwalia–Laverton–Menzies–Lake Ballard–Outback Way corridor, covering heritage precincts, ghost towns, mining history, and outback touring routes.
1. Leonora Township (Primary Area Serviced)
- Historic main street
- Railway heritage
- Local cafés and shops
- Accommodation hub
- Goldfields touring base
2. Gwalia Ghost Town & Museum (Major Attraction)
- Hoover House
- Miners’ cottages
- Sons of Gwalia mine lookout
- Historic shopfronts
- Atmospheric Goldfields precinct
3. Hoover House
- Built by Herbert Hoover (later US President)
- Museum displays
- Panoramic mine views
- Heritage architecture
- Popular photography location
4. Sons of Gwalia Mine Site
- Historic gold mine
- Lookout points
- Interpretive signage
- Industrial heritage
- Major regional landmark
5. Lake Raeside
- Salt‑lake scenery
- Birdwatching
- Nature‑based viewing
- Seasonal colours
- Quiet rural drives
6. Laverton & Outback Way Link
- Accredited Visitor Centre
- Outback Way eastbound
- Desert touring
- Cultural experiences
- Remote‑travel connection
7. Menzies & Lake Ballard Link
- Antony Gormley sculptures
- Salt‑lake landscapes
- Walking trails
- Major regional attraction
8. Surrounding Districts
- Kookynie
- Niagara Dam
- Malcolm
- Old mining settlements
- Outback landscapes
9. Regional Touring Routes
- Leonora → Gwalia ghost‑town heritage loop
- Leonora → Lake Raeside scenic circuit
- Leonora → Laverton & Outback Way route
- Leonora → Menzies & Lake Ballard loop
- Leonora → Kookynie & Niagara Dam heritage trail
Services Provided
- Local and regional maps (Leonora, Gwalia, Laverton, Menzies, Lake Ballard)
- Heritage‑trail information (Gwalia, Hoover House, Sons of Gwalia)
- Dining and café recommendations (Leonora township)
- Event information (Goldfields heritage events, community festivals)
- Regional touring support (Laverton, Menzies, Kookynie, Niagara Dam)
- Assistance with accommodation options (motels, caravan parks, station stays)
- Safety guidance (heat, remote travel, wildlife, mine‑site proximity)
- Visitor orientation for photography, heritage touring, ghost‑town exploration, and outback travel
Summary
The Leonora Visitor Information Centre, located on Tower Street and supported regionally by Northern Goldfields tourism networks, is the central hub for Leonora’s heritage precincts, Gwalia ghost‑town attractions, and outback touring routes. It assists travellers exploring Hoover House, the Sons of Gwalia mine lookout, Lake Raeside, Laverton, Menzies, Lake Ballard, Kookynie, and extended routes linking the Outback Way. With its maps, heritage interpretation, touring guidance, and regional support, it provides an essential starting point for discovering one of Western Australia’s most historically rich and atmospheric Goldfields towns.