Nullagine

Nullagine is a small town in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. It is located on the Nullagine River, about 296 kilometers southeast of Port Hedland. It is also about 1,364 kilometers north-northeast of Perth, the state capital. Nullagine comes from the Aboriginal name of a nearby river, the Ngullagine river; the meaning of the word is unknown.

Nullagine started as a gold rush town in 1899. It was also the place where Australia's first diamonds were found. Today, it is a quiet town, but it still attracts prospectors and people interested in history and nature.

 History 
Gold was found in the Nullagine area in 1886. This led to a gold rush, and the town was officially established in 1899. At its busiest time, Nullagine had thousands of people, with hotels, stores, and gold processing mills.

Besides gold, diamonds and other gemstones were also found in the area. In the past, iron ore was also mined nearby.

Today, the population is much smaller, but the town remains a stopping point for travelers and a place for people who enjoy prospecting.

 Geography 
Nullagine is in a dry, inland part of the Pilbara region. It has a hot desert climate. The Nullagine River flows through the area, and there are many waterholes and rock formations.

Nearby places include:
Skull Springs: A scenic area with waterholes and paperbark trees.
Garden and Daylight Pools: Natural pools good for swimming and relaxing.
Conglomerate Gorge: Known for its ancient rocks and stromatolites, which are some of the oldest signs of life on Earth.

 Demographics 
The traditional owners of the land around Nullagine are the Martu people. The population of the town is around 147 people.