August 30 – September 1, 2025
Nullagine is an old goldrush town, located on the Nullagine River just 110 km south of Marble Bar on the old Great Northern Highway. The town originated from gold being discovered in the area in 1886 and the state government gazetted the town in 1899. Nullagine comes from the Aboriginal name of the Nullagine River; the meaning of the word is unknown. Besides gold, other minerals were mined in the area, including diamonds and other gemstones.
By 1914 the town boomed and contained a number of general stores, three hotels, eight stamp mills and a population of over 3,000. Now, with the decline of gold mining, only about 200 remain. However, the town still attracts fossickers and prospectors who visit the surrounding area, which is particularly rich in minerals.
The town is also the place of the Yirrangadji Aboriginal Community. The Martu people make up the bulk of this population.
Full photo gallery of the town and our walks is here, click on the image:
