Length: 5km
Duration: 1.5hrs
Grade: 2
Style: Return
Start: Bond Store
End: Bond store
Location: Pilbara
Closest Town: Karratha
Distance from CBD: 1500km
State: WA
Latitude: -20.681013
Longitude: 117.185567
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2WD Access
4WD Access
Public Transport
Bitumen Road
Gravel Road
Steep Road
Winding Road
Speed Bumps
Vehicle Ford
Entry Fee
Large Car Park
Small Car Park
Accessible Parking
Accessible Toilet
Public Toilets
Drinking Water
Untreated Water
Picnic Shelter
Picnic Table
BBQ Facilities
Campfire Pit
Camping Area
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Concrete Path
Timber Boardwalk
Gravel Path
Sandy Trail
Rough Trail
Undefined Trail
Prams & Strollers
Manual Wheelchair
Motorised Wheelchair
Bicycle Trail
Mountain Bike Trail
Historic Rail Trail
Dog Friendly
Urban Walk
Coast & Beach
Historic Lighthouse
Waterfalls & Lakes
Rainforest Walk
Goldfields & Mining
Heritage Walk
Aboriginal Art
Alpine Region
Alpine Huts
Exposed Ledges
Rock Scrambling
Steep Terrain
Bush Bashing
River Crossings
Scenic Viewpoints
Well Marked
Drinking Water
Untreated Water
Fishing Spots
Swimming Spots
Overnight Campsites
Trail Running
Horse Riding
Hike Summary
The Cossack Heritage Trail guides visitors to key significant features in Cossack spread over a distance of 5 km. Participants have the option to walk or drive the trail depending on your preference. However, please bear in mind that it does get very hot in the Pilbara and there are no designated watering stations or shade.
About the region
Cossack is a historic ghost town located 1,480 km north of Perth within the City of Karratha. The carefully maintained remnants of this early settlement include some of the oldest buildings in Western Australia positioned on the waters of the Butcher Inlet.
Originally named 'Tien Tsin' after the boat which carried the first settlers to the region in 1863, the town was once the Northwest's main shipping port. The township was then renamed Cossack after the warship which carried the State's governor, Frederick Weld to the Pilbara in 1871.
Getting there
Cossack is located near the picturesque Point Samson a coastal town, 50km north of Karratha (1500km north of Perth W.A.
Tips
Accommodation is available during the 'winter' season.
For more information, visit the City of Karratha
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