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Moir Homestead Ruins

We recognise and acknowledge Wudjari people as the Traditional Owners of Stokes National Park.

Interesting ruins of an 1870s homestead just a short distance from the shores of Stokes Inlet.

No dogs

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Moir Homestead Ruins
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About this place

Visitors are welcome to visit the ruins, consisting of roofless limestone walls, but access via Fanny Cove Track is suitable only for high clearance four-wheel drive vehicles.

In 1873, Alexander and John Moir were granted a lease of 14,000 acres around Stokes Inlet, extended by 57,000 acres in 1888. The Moirs established a homestead near the eastern shore of the inlet and grazed sheep through the coastal vegetation, which they burned in patterns to provide fresh feed. They shipped their wool from nearby Fanny Cove, together with valuable sandalwood they gathered from the surrounding country.

A small area was cleared near the homestead and first barley and then other grain crops were grown as feed for the stock. In the 1890s, the cove was used by miners going to the Dundas and Norseman goldfields. You must bring enough drinking water for your needs as there is none available in the park.

Please remove your rubbish as there are no bins in this park. Campfires are not permitted. 

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Safety information

Plan when to visit. Consider travelling with a personal location beacon (PLB). In the event you need to be rescued it could save your life!

The Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions undertakes 1080 baiting at this location to reduce the impacts of feral cats and foxes on native wildlife. 

Meat baits containing 1080 poison are laid in or around this area on an ongoing basis. 1080 is poisonous to humans and will kill domestic cats and dogs. Pets are not permitted in this park.

For further information contact your local Parks and Wildlife Service office or visit Western Shield.

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Old ruins made of limestone tell the story of our early history.
Moir Homestead Ruins
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Make the Esperance Promise

While travelling in and around Esperance, make a promise to embrace the elements of this land and ensure your visit is sustainable and respectful. Make the Esperance Promise. 

Please note, campfires are not permitted at any of the campgrounds in national parks. 

Activities

Bushwalking

Plants, wildlife and fungi

Visit the Atlas of Living Australia for a list of species recorded within a 5km radius of Moir Homestead Ruins.

Traditional Owners

Benwenerup is the Wudjari cultural name for the area and refers to the Songline that encompasses the Lort River and Stokes Inlet Region.

Need to know

No dogs

No pets allowed

Park entry fees apply

Standard park entry fees apply for Stokes National Park.

Toilets

No toilets at this location. Follow Leave No Trace principles.

Park office / Contact

Esperance District

Phone: +61 (0)8 9083 2100

Contact this office by email

Location

Australia's Golden Outback
Esperance

Park boundaries are approximations only and should not be used for navigation or orientation purposes.

Acknowledgement of Country

The Government of Western Australia acknowledges the traditional owners throughout Western Australia and their continuing connection to the land, waters and community. We pay our respects to all members of the Aboriginal communities and their cultures; and to Elders both past and present.

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