The original town of Onslow took shape in 1885 to serve the wool industry's port at the mouth of the Ashburton River
Repeated cyclone damage and heavy silting rendered the original Onslow jetty impractical, the town relocated in 1925 to Beadon Creek 20km away.
This Old Onslow site is now home to restored ruins with excellent interpretive signage.
Open every day
Historic Buildings
Interpretive heritage trail
Heritage trail maps for a self-guided walk around the old townsite are available from the Onslow Visitor Centre.
The most prominent ruins here are the stone remains of the gaol, the courthouse, the police station and police quarters.
Old Onslow Road - Onslow