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Town in Western Australia
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Onslow is a port in the Pilbara region of Western Australia, with a population of 848 in 2016. Its main trade was historically wool: there's also salt extraction and natural gas but this has never been a big mineral port like Dampier or Port Hedland. The main visitor attraction is diving and fishing off the nearby Mackerel Islands.
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When Onslow relocated in 1925, its stone buildings were left behind but the wooden goods shed was lugged over by camel train. Also brought here were some of the old narrow-gauge railway stock; and it later acquired other artefacts, memorabilia and a large collection of shells.
Well-run astroturfed camping and caravan park north side of town. Pet-friendly.
Historic building of 1924, it's more like a pub / bistro with rooms. Most visitors are here to eat, but accommodation is decent and self-contained.
formerly Ashburton Resort
Comfy resort hotel, great reviews for service and food. The rooms are spacious self-contained suites.
This is mostly a camp for mine workers but has motel rooms and caravan pitches for other visitors.
By bus
Integrity Coaches run 3 nights a week from Perth. Two services take 23 hours along the coast via Dongara, Geraldton, Carnarvon and Exmouth, and continue east to Karratha, Port Hedland and Broome.
The town itself is compact, but you need your own car to get around the scattered sites such as Old Onslow. Car hire is available from Avis (+61 8 9184 6604) and Europcar (+61 8 9181 3250).
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