Both the marble bar pool and the nearby chinaman s pool are suitable for swimming and picnicking.
Marble bar pool wa.
The marble bar swimming pool is a true oasis in the desert only 800 meters from the town centre.
The marble bar swimming pool is a true oasis in the desert only 800 meters from the town centre.
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Although annual temperatures indicate marble bar should be within the tropics with a july.
The rock is in fact jasper.
This interesting outback town was pioneered during the gold rush days of the late 1800 s.
Marble bar pool and chinaman s pool are very close to town and offer excellent photography especially just after sunrise when the rocks on he hills gleam like the gold which was mined nearby.
Marble bar is situated 218 kilometres southest of port hedland and is best known for being the hottest town in australia although perfect weather is enjoyed from april to september.
The pool is a popular destination for residents and visitors of marble bar.
The watering hole below the bar is a popular swimming area for locals.
The town was called marble bar after a stunning formation of jasper which settlers mistook for a huge bar of marble.
The latter was named after the chinese market gardens which were once established here by chinese migrants to the goldfields.
The natural scenic beauty of the area offers many places for exploration.
Marble bar gets its name from what was thought to be a colourful marble bar that crosses the coongan river.
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Admission to the facility is free and the complex has numerous facilities available to enjoy.
The marble bar pool attracts an abundance of wildlife and is set in a beautiful and rugged landscape.
Geology enthusiasts should note the spectacular outcrops which incorporate some of the oldest archaean rocks in the world.
Both the marble bar and chinaman s pools are located in an a class remove and the removal of rock can attract a 10 000 fine.
The town set a world record of most consecutive days of 100 f 37 8 c or above during a period of 160 days from 31 october 1923 to 7 april 1924.
Marble bar is a town and rock formation in the pilbara region of north western western australia it is well known for its extremely hot weather with a mean maximum temperature second only to wyndham western australia.
We were lucky enough to arrive just before daylight and were treated to a real vision splendid as the sun rose and revealed one of the most beautiful places we have ever seen.
Marble bar has a hot desert climate köppen bwh with sweltering summers and warm winters most of the annual rainfall occurs in the summer.
Cool off in the swimming hole below the jasper and the adjacent chinaman s pool both popular picnicking spots.
