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Goldfields-Esperance travel safety advice
Goldfields-Esperance travel safety advice
Falling into an abandoned mineshaft is a real danger in the northern parts of the region as the country around Kalgoorlie, Coolgardie, Menzies, Leonora and Laverton is riddled with more than 100 years of mining activity. Most of these holes are not signposted or marked on maps but are readily identified by the white pile of quartz or greenish waste soil nearby. Perfectly normal looking ground may be honeycombed with old tunnels mere meters underground that could subside without warning. It would be prudent to tell someone where you are going if you plan to go out exploring and be careful about where you step.
King waves, as the name implies, are large freak waves common along this part of the Western Australian coast. They are dificult to predict and calm waves are not guarantee that one is not on its way. Many people have swept off the rocks with some ending in death. Some popular spots have float rings placed to assist in rescue. Take they sailors adage; Never turn your back on the sea.
Rips at some beaches can pose a danger even if you are a strong swimmer. Some beaches are signposted but with many hundreds of kilometers of coastline, more are not. If the beach has a reef offshore a rip might be there.
Water, or a lack of it has been the demise of many in this region. Make sure you take some with you if you are going away from towns for any length of time.
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