
Cossack Heritage Walk Trail Cossack Heritage Walk Trail



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Originally known as Tien Tsin after the barque that landed Walter Padbury, his party and his stock at the mouth of the Harding River, Cossack was vital to the early development of the Northwest. Cossack was the original port of pearls before the luggers moved north to Broome in 1886, an early hub for gold prospectors in the region, and a port for pastoralists in the Pilbara.
The beautifully restored bluestone buildings in the ghost town of Cossack are testament to this small town’s huge importance in 1880’s and 1890’s and offer a fantastic insight to the hardships and successes of the first settlers.
Trail highlights include Cossack Wharf, the Customs House and Bond Store, the Post and Telegraph Office, Police Barracks, Cookhouse and Lockup, the Courthouse and Galbraith Store.
Enjoy a lunch at the café in the restored Customs Building (during tourist season, May to September).
The Old Police Barracks offers budget accommodation.
The Cossack Art Award is the nation's richest regional art prize. The exhibition usually runs around mid-July to August (you can check the Northwest event calendar here) and the hundreds of entries are scattered throughout several buildings during the exhibition.
Karratha Visitor Centre
(08) 9186 8055
- [email protected]
- Visit website
- Lot 4548 De Witt Road, Karratha WA 6714
Other Links
- Karratha is Calling - Explore Cossack
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Time / Duration
Half-day
Length
3 to 5km depending on route
Trail Start
Cossack Wharf. Cossack is 1,566km NW of Perth. It is near the town of Wickham approximately 50km from Karratha
What To Pack
What To Pack
Group A - Urban Trails (Urban trails or short trails near facilities)
- Full large water bottle per person
- Sun protection: hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen (SPF 30+)
- Bike helmet (compulsory in WA)
- Clothing to suit the activity, environment, and weather conditions.
- Binoculars and camera (optional)
- Daypack with comfortable shoulder straps
Hazards & Warnings
Pilabra is very hot in summer, there are no designated watering stations or shade.Facilities
Many facilities such as accommodation and café are seasonal (i.e. June- September).- Cafe
- Interpretive Centre
- Picnic Area
- Public Toilet
Best time of year
June-September
Trail Access
Road 2WD


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