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A statue of Dr Charles Laver watches out over the town.

L averton

Named in 1900 after Dr Charles Laver, a keen
prospector who rode his bike from Coolgardie to
the area, Laverton was a booming gold town with
a known reputation of being the wildest town in
the west.
Today, Laverton is known for its welcoming
nature. With natural, cultural and historical
riches, the region sets the perfect scene for visitors
to immerse themselves in the true Australian
Outback.
Being in the red heart of WA, Laverton is not
only the start of the Outback Way, it is also the
gateway to a number of four wheel drive adventure
tracks including the Anne Beadell Highway,
Gunabrrell Highway, David Carnegie Road,
Hanns Track and the Golden Quest Discovery
Trail.

Laverton is not only the start
of the outback Way, it is also the
gateway to a number of four wheel
drive adventure tracks
Possibly Laverton’s biggest attraction, the Great
Beyond Explorers Hall of Fame allows visitors to
step back in time with several notable explorers
who led challenging expeditions across Central
Australia. Discover what is was like for women
and pioneers of the Goldfields during the early
days and learn about the industries that sustain
our inland. The Hall of Fame also houses the local
Visitor Centre, Horizons Café and distinctive gift
and souvenir shop.

Discover what is was like for
women & pioneers of the Goldfields
during the early days
A quick stop at the Great Beyond Visitor
Centre will give you all the information you need
on other unique attractions within the town and
surrounding areas, including the statue of Dr
Charles Laver, the Original Police Station & Gaol,
the Laverton Outback Gallery and a number of
historic sites, graves and former outback towns.
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