# Cossack heritage townsite

> The restored stone buildings of a former pearling and pastoral port, the first in north-west Western Australia, stand on a quiet tidal inlet.

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-cossack-ghost-town/

The restored stone buildings of a former pearling and pastoral port, the first in north-west Western Australia, stand on a quiet tidal inlet. Cossack was largely abandoned by the early twentieth century; a self-guided walk explains its story.

- **Nearest town:** Point Samson, Western Australia
- **Category:** History & culture
- **GPS:** -20.6869, 117.1807

## Good to know

**Best time to go:** The most pleasant months are usually July–August. Still fine, with some compromises, in May–June and September. Hot in October–April. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

## Featured in these trip guides

- [Pilbara: Rock Art, Oases and Karijini](https://camping-spirit.com/guides/au-pilbara-coast-to-karijini/)

## Nearby

- [Point Samson and Honeymoon Cove](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-point-samson/) – 6 km
- [Old Roebourne Gaol](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-roebourne-old-gaol/) – 10 km
- [Hearson Cove](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-hearson-cove/) – 41 km
- [Murujuga National Park (Burrup rock art)](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-murujuga-rock-art/) – 42 km

## FAQs

### Where is Cossack heritage townsite?

Cossack heritage townsite is in Point Samson, Western Australia, at GPS -20.6869, 117.1807.

### Which road trips pass Cossack heritage townsite?

Cossack heritage townsite is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Pilbara: Rock Art, Oases and Karijini.

### What is there to see near Cossack heritage townsite?

Places worth a stop nearby: Point Samson and Honeymoon Cove (6 km), Old Roebourne Gaol (10 km), Hearson Cove (41 km) and Murujuga National Park (Burrup rock art) (42 km).

### When is the best time to visit Cossack heritage townsite?

The most pleasant months are usually July–August. Still fine, with some compromises, in May–June and September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)