Hamelin Pool Telegraph Station

Hamelin Pool Telegraph Station is a historic communication facility in Shark Bay with accommodation and campground facilities. The site includes a museum building, multiple lodging options, shared kitchen space, and outdoor barbecue areas.

The station opened in 1884 and connected Perth with Roebourne through telegraph lines for decades. It became less important as modern communication technology replaced it in the mid-1900s.

The museum displays tools and items showing how people in remote areas sent messages across vast distances more than a century ago. Visitors can see the role this communication played in connecting isolated settlements.

The site offers various overnight options from caravan sites to simple rooms, with access to shared kitchens and a swimming pool. The location is remote, so visitors should plan ahead for supplies and fuel.

The grounds offer direct access to Hamelin Pool where ancient stromatolite rock formations can be seen up close. These rocks represent some of Earth's oldest evidence of life and draw many visitors interested in geology.

Location: Western Australia

Location: Shire of Shark Bay

Inception: 1884

GPS coordinates: -26.40008,114.16592

Latest update: December 15, 2025 13:23