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.
Kalgan's Rest
Phone number: 08 9175 1428 more
Whaleback Village
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
Newman
The town of Newman was established by Mt. Newman Mining Co. Pty Ltd (a subsidiary of BHP) in 1968, however, Aboriginal occupation of this area extends to around 26 000 years. more
Newman Waterholes
All waterholes are within one to two hours drive of Newman and are accessible by four-wheel-drive. more
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