In 1903 Kookynie was a thriving Goldfields township of more than 400 buildings and 2,500 people. Today, with a population of 13, this living ghost town, has many sites of historical interest, including ruins of the Cosmopolitan Hotel, a cemetery, and the restored Cumberland St shops (privately owned) Visit a real outback Aussie pub,The Grand Hotel, which will always have a cold beer and comfortable accommodation.
Visitor Services available in Kookynie
Information Centre
Shire of Menzies
Shenton Street, Menzies 6436
Phone: (08) 9024 2041
Email: menziescouncil@bigpond.com
Accommodation
Grand Hotel Kookynie
Phone: (08) 9031 3010
Email: puseymin@bigpond.com
Morapoi Station
Via Kookynie
Phone: 08 90313380
Camping
Grand Hotel Kookynie
Phone: (08) 9031 3010
Email: puseymin@bigpond.com
Jeedamya & Melita Station (private)
Via Kookynie-Malcolm Rd
Phone: (08) 90376 053
Galleries / Museums / Attractions
Grand Hotel Kookynie
Phone: (08) 9031 3010
Email: puseymin@bigpond.com
Medical
Menzies Nursing Post
Sandstone Road, Menzies
Phone: (08) 9024 2044
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