Malcolm
Australia · State of Western AustraliaAU
Abandoned town in Western Australia
Malcolm is an abandoned town located between Leonora and Laverton in the Shire of Leonora in the Goldfields-Esperance region of Western Australia. It was also known as Mount Malcolm. Gold was discovered in the area in 1895, and in 1896 the local provisional committee lobbied the government to perform a survey and declare a townsite. The town had six stores, three hotels and two bakeries at this time. The townsite was gazetted in 1897. In 1900 the town was incorporated and had kerosene street lights and a swimming pool. In 1903 over 200 buildings were located in town and the population had reached 450. By 1904 the town had a population of 400 along with six hotels and a brewery.
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- -28.933, 121.515
- Timezone
- Australia/Perth
Overview of Malcolm
Travellers heading to State of Western Australia, Australia will find Malcolm, a destination. What stands out most: sports, culture and wellness. It lies in the southern hemisphere, which drives its seasonal calendar.
Things to do in Malcolm
Sports in Malcolm
(3)On the sports side, Malcolm offers Skiing, Slopes and Snowboard. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Malcolm. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Culture in Malcolm
(2)Under culture, Malcolm is tagged with Ancient Ruins and Fountains. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Malcolm.
Wellness in Malcolm
(2)Malcolm's wellness entries include Ranches and Turkish Baths. It is a direct read of Malcolm's activity profile. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Best time to visit Malcolm
June to August is when winter sports come into play.
Getting there & around
Public transport thins out here — the nearest hub in State of Western Australia plus a short drive is the usual route. Set your clock to Australia/Perth on arrival.
Similar destinations
Places near Malcolm that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Malcolm known for?
- Travellers associate Malcolm with sports, culture and wellness. It sits in State of Western Australia, Australia.
- What can you do in Malcolm?
- Malcolm is tagged with Skiing, Slopes, Snowboard, Ancient Ruins and Fountains, which is enough to structure a first visit.
- When is the best time to visit Malcolm?
- June to August is when winter sports come into play.
- Where is Malcolm located?
- Malcolm belongs to State of Western Australia, Australia, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.
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