Opthalmia Dam
Located north east of Newman this is an ideal spot to have a barbecue swim or sail a boat (no power boats allowed). The lake covers 16 kilometers square and holds 30 million cubic meters.
The dam was completed in 1981 and is used to recharge the underground aquifers supplying Newman's water supply. The turn off to the dam is 11 kms north along the Marble Bar Road on the right. Follow the gravel road for 2 kms and turn right and continue for 3 kms in a southerly direction. Please check road conditions with the Newman Visitor Centre.
Newman Caravan Park
Phone number: 08 9175 1428 more
Dearloves Caravan Park
Phone number: 9175 2802 more
Newman Hotel Motel
When travelling in the North West, stop in at the Newman Hotel Motel! more
Opthalmia Dam
Located north east of Newman this is an ideal spot to have a barbecue swim or sail a boat (no power boats allowed). The lake covers 16 kilometers square and holds 30 million cubic meters. more
MIA MIA House in the Desert
Offering all the modern conveniences of a boutique hotel, Mia Mia has 48 rooms - complete with contemporary decor, ensuite bathrooms, computer access and much more. more
Silent Gorge
Just 12kms from Newman. Amazing volcanic rock formations, with an outcrop “ iron ore trees”. more
Weeli Wolli
Weeli Wolli - a beautiful spot to visit. It is a permanent spring two and a half hours drive north of Newman. more


