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Menzies

Menzies is a small Western Australian town of about 100 inhabitants (2016) that endured more than 100 years of decline after its gold rush era boom to retain a distinctive impression of the Goldfields' fickle fortunes. The graceful heritage buildings impart histories no less peculiar than the eerie sculptures at nearby Lake Ballard, making Menzies an intriguing destination for the inquisitive traveller.

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Banner: Amanda Slater from Coventry, West Midlands, UK, CC BY-SA 2.0

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    Menzies Water Playground

    If your kids need to cool off in 30+ degree heat, this children's water playground offers that chance without the need in going to a pool. The park uses recycled water.

    Sunrise–Sunset dailyFree

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    Take a long bike ride

    Menzies Classic

    The annual event has been going since 1928, becoming Australia's richest road race and attracting some serious riders. The race starts in Kalgoorlie and finishes the first leg in Menzies then continues on to Leonora. A participants ride is run at the same time if you are not so competitive and want to do the ride at a leisurely speed.

    First weekend of June

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    Catch Yabbies

    The dam is full of these delicious freshwater crustacean. Throw in a trap after lunch time and you will have a couple yabbies for dinner.

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    Fossick for relics

    The people might have left the ghost towns long ago but they left behind remains. Keep your eyes to the ground when walking about and you will find 100-year-old bottles and rusting nails without much trouble.

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    Go for a Hike

    Two short hiking trails follow maker posts and interpretive panels describing fauna, flora and other features along the way. The Breakaway Trail is 1.6 km and follows the main stone ridge that the dam in built on and doubles back along a waterway to return to the dam. The shorter Round-the-Dam Trail makes a 1.1-km loop along the reservoir edge and along the top of the dam wall.

  6. DoSummit

    Mount Owen