Woomera SA 5720 | |
Population: 1800, Height above sea level: , Latitude: -31.095278 Longitude: 136.856689 Location: Highway: Nearest Major Town: Adelaide Nearest Airport: Woomera Touring Area: Flinders Ranges & The Outback | |
Woomera began as a rocket testing range with numerous rockets launched from surrounding desert country and dry lakes.
Woomera is a restricted area with boundaries spreading hundreds of kilometres and clearly marked along the road.
More recently it gained notoriety as a holding station for illegal immmigrants. Information is available from the Community Centre in the middle of town opposite a park which has displays of rockets and military equipment used on the range over the years. ALSO SEE PIMBA |
The fascinating park in Woomera |