Cossack is essentially a colonial ghost town with a bed and breakfast accommodation during the dry season and a boat ramp and stone wharf for fishing.The timber and tin buildings are all gone but several of the stone buildings have been well restored. Most were designed by the WA Colonial Architect George Temple Poole and demonstrate the typical delightfully quirky characteristics of his style.There is little interpretation of the town but there is a variety of documentation online that is worth downloading before a visit.The University of WA Archeology post graduate students often use the town as a key place of research.
Art festival was great & free admission, also the arts festival was a good day out for all the family. Music, Stalls, things for the kids & of course the Art exhibition was great
We popped in to the old gaol museum which is also the information desk for Roebourne. The lady there was really helpful and enthusiastic about her town! It was so refreshing! The Old gaol museum was interesting and lovely in its presentation. We had a look at a few of the old buildings and lookout while we were there. Lots of building going on, so good to see the town will stay alive!
Cossack is about 10kms out of Roebourne in WA. It is basically a historical ghost town. Buildings are well preserved and the town is right on the water. Fishing is very good. Worth a visit. Point Sampson is about 15 minutes away. Great place for camping or caravan. Very small seaside village
Historic building on river inlet has Bakery unique Homemade Gourmet Pies & Scones lavished with jam & cream. Great coffee & tea sitting on veranda overlooking beaut views it's well worth it !!
I think Cossack is unique as it is a historic town which would have been situated in absolute isolation and reflects the toughness and endurance of the early pioneers and pearlers. The gaol, post office and ocean frontage are a must see. It is truly a national asset that needs to be preserved. I'd suggest following up Cossack with the Roebourne Gaol which depicts the harshness and challenges of life on settlement as well as immersing you in some of histories shame in Aboriginal treatment.
Very well looked after. Love the old buildings and the history of Cossak.Would have been a terrific place to live in its day xx
Great restoration of WA history. Fantastic photographic opportunities. A nice drive to Wicham and Point Sampson also so make a day of it.
Saw the sign fr cassack so thought we'd have a look but to be honest we were not expecting much. WOW! There is still so much of the old town out there with a great history trail and even a nice beach to swim at! Take your fishing rods ro catch GT off the landing and a camera!
Living nearby, we have a lot of opportunities to visit Cossack. It is amazing to experience the history here and wonder how people chose this spot to settle. It is very pleasant to walk around the cemeteries and go to the lookout where you can see Settlers Beach and Point Samson. A walk along the beach is refreshing. If you are here at the right time you can experience the Stairway to the Moon. Accommodation is available at some times of the year. It is worthwhile to visit during the Cossack Art Display/Competition when artists from across Australia are represented.