Shire of Leonora district, Western Australia, Australia

Places to visit near Leonora

Leonora is a town in Shire of Leonora district, Western Australia, Australia, home to about 1,267 people. Within 50 km by road there are 23 places to visit — 17 hill stations & viewpoints and 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see place is Lake Ballard (96 km).

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Leonora, Western Australia
Leonora, Shire of Leonora district, Western Australia, Australia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Leonora at a glance

Location
Shire of Leonora district, Western Australia, Australia
Population
about 1,267
Coordinates
28.8851° S, 121.3307° E
Places within 50 km
23
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs

Top places to visit near Leonora

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Leonora: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Leonora

61 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Leonora. The closest is Smoodgers Hill (1 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Leonora

8 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Leonora. The closest is Malcolm Dam (14 km); the best-known is Horan Lake (18 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Leonora

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 210 km on the road.

  1. Start in Leonora
  2. 4 km Headframe · heritage site, Shire of Leonora
  3. 1 km Gwalia Conservation Area · museum, Shire of Leonora
  4. 15 km Horan Lake · lake, Shire of Leonora
  5. 35 km Mount Barton · viewpoint, Shire of Menzies
  6. 97 km Lake Raeside · lake, Shire of Leonora
  7. 58 km Back to Leonora

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From travellers near Leonora

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How to reach Leonora

    All places near Leonora by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Leonora by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints1761Smoodgers Hill (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs48Malcolm Dam (14 km)
    Forts & heritage11Headframe (4 km)
    Museums11Gwalia Conservation Area (4 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens01Unnamed WA46847 Nature Reserve (72 km)
    Waterfalls01Niagara Falls (73 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Hakea Island (99 km)

    Leonora: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Leonora?

    Headframe (heritage site, about 4 km), Gwalia Conservation Area (museum, about 4 km), Horan Lake (lake, about 18 km), Smoodgers Hill (hill, about 1 km), Mount Leonora (viewpoint, about 3 km), Mount George (viewpoint, about 10 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Leonora?

    23 places on Spotwander: 17 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 1 fort, 1 museum.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Leonora?

    Smoodgers Hill, about 1 km by road; Mount Leonora (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Leonora?

    Malcolm Dam, about 14 km by road; Horan Lake (18 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Leonora?

    Start in Leonora, visit Headframe, then Gwalia Conservation Area, then Horan Lake, then Mount Barton, then Lake Raeside, and drive back — about 210 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Leonora?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Towns near Leonora

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Leonora’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Leonora on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.