Beach near Southern Cross, Australia

Southern Cross Travel Guide

Western Australia, Australia

Southern Cross is a small inland town in Western Australia, with a population of 712. It lies in the state’s interior, well away from the coast, and offers a quieter base for exploring the surrounding region.

Travellers arriving by air use Southern Cross Airport (SQC). There are no notable named beaches within 40 kilometres, so this is a destination for inland travel rather than a beach break.

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Local time

712

Population

9,114 miles away

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Pays in AUD

Plug type Type I (UK adapter needed)

Emergency 000

Dial code +61

Tipping: Tipping is not mandatory in Australia, and service staff are generally paid a fair wage. However, tipping is appreciated for exceptional service.

Best time to visit Southern Cross

Jan

35°1

Feb

35°1

Mar

30°4

Apr

24°5

May

22°2

Jun

16°7

Jul

16°6

Aug

19°7

Sep

23°3

Oct

28°1

Nov

29°4

Dec

34°2

Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.

Things to do in Southern Cross

  1. Shire of Yilgarn

    historic site

    0.7 km

  2. Yilgarn History Museum

    history museum

    2.9 km

  3. Periyar National Park

    wildlife sanctuary

    3.1 km

  4. Yilgarn/Westonia Catholic Community

    roman catholic place of worship

    3.3 km

  5. Our Lady of Monserrat Catholic Church

    christian place of worship

    3.3 km

  6. Southern Cross Oval

    dance club

    3.1 km

  7. Christ Church Anglican Church

    anglican or episcopal place of worship

    3.4 km

  8. Southern Cross Rotary Park

    park

    2.9 km

Getting there

Southern Cross Airport · 0 km

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