ENEABBA

HEMA Map reference 76/G4

29° 49' 07" S 115° 15' 54" E

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Caravan Park

Western Flora        08 9955 2030

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Description

This town has deposits of rutile nearby (a mineral used in paint manufacture and welding rods.) It is estimated that 80% of the world’s rutile exists in this area.

In the late 1950s the area was opened up for farming in what was called the 'Eneabba Project'.

The town site was gazetted in 1961 and the name is an Aboriginal word meaning 'small water'. Early settlers in the area are said to have called the place Pocket Knife Springs and tales were told of a magical knife that was dropped in the springs.

Apparently the place was thoroughly disliked by truckies in the early days due to the deep sand and poor access tracks that led to the new town.

There is very little to recommend the town except in spring (September-November) when the wildflowers are in season. There are nine national heritage reserves around the town.

Lake Indoon

Located about 15 kilometres west of Eneabba is Lake Indoon. This is a popular campsite and picnic area and can be reached along the Coolimba - Eneabba Road.

Western Flora Caravan Park

The Western Flora Caravan Park is 22km north of Eneabba on the east side of the highway. The park is located in bushland and is most popular during wildflower season. Some supplies and fuel are available at the park and during wildflower season there are daily guided wildflower walks. Email wfloracp@active8me.net.au for more information.