Shire of Laverton

Nestled in the far Northern Goldfields of Western Australia, Laverton is a small town with many hidden surprises.

Covering some 183,198km2 of predominantly desert and pastoral country, Laverton has something for everyone, from spinifex plains, Mulga woodlands and unique granite rock outcrops to rich Aboriginal and European history and culture.

Wongi people, collectively known as Wongutha or Wankatja people, have occupied the Laverton area for thousands of years. Their first known contact with Europeans was around 1860 when Sir John Forrest travelled through the area on an expedition to search for the remains of Ludwig Leichardt.

Many other explorers followed Forrest, including Frank Hann and David Carnegie, surviving by the teachings and knowledge of the Aboriginal people. These early explorers are recognised in the Great Beyond Visitor Centre – Home of the Explorers Hall of Fame.