In 1848 Cornish and Welsh miners began lead mining with copper mining soon after in 1855. Northampton was declared a townsite in 1864. Nearby Port Gregory was used as a mineral port, and a convict hiring station existed at Lynton.

1879 saw the first government railway in Western Australia. It ran from Geraldton to Northampton. The railway station and tracks can still be seen, with the embankment of the old railway bridge visible from the Cottages.

Other historic places of interest include:

• Chiverton House Museum - with Herbarium, restored vintage vehicles & machinery.
• Gwalla Pioneer Cemetery.
• St. Mary’s Church and Old Convent - designed by Monsignor Hawes.
•  Williams’ original Drapery Store.
• Historic pubs and other stone miners’ cottages.
• Aboriginal cave paintings on the Bowes River road

Contact the Northampton Tourist Bureau for more information - The bureau is located in the
Old Police Station building in Hampton Road, Northampton.
Phone: (08) 99341488
Fax: (08) 9934 1488

Just 50km north of the city of Geraldton,
on the Western Australia's Midwest coast, Northampton is situated close to several
seaside settlements and is within 15 minutes
of great fishing, top surfing locations & safe swimming beaches.

Why not break your journey to Kalbarri, Monkey Mia or Coral Bay with a relaxing stop-over in Northampton? Treat yourself to a refreshing coffee or meal at Heidi's Restaurant and then make the break complete with a night... or two
at the Old Miners' Cottages.