Welcome to the CLUB Hotel. A family-friendly hotel where travellers, day-trippers, locals and visitors from all over the world are welcome.
Stop by and join us for a delicious meal and well-deserved, thirst-quenching drink from our artisanal brewery. Stay over in one of our 15 newly renovated hotel rooms. We are the ‘must stop’ destination in Southern Cross and the Goldfields.
OUR STORY
In 1888, soon after the discovery of gold in Southern Cross, a group of prominent businessmen, including Alex Forrest brother of then Premier Sir John Forrest, erected a fairly primitive hotel, the Club Hotel in Southern Cross, WA. In 1889 it was replaced with a more permanent structure and was the departure point for Cobb & Co coaches.
At the Southern Cross Sports Club, we take pride in offering top-notch facilities for our members and guests. Enjoy watching your favorite sporting events on large screens in our sports bar, or participate in friendly competitions in our well-maintained gaming and recreation areas. We have a range of sports, including pool, darts, and more.
GOLDFIELDS BREWERY
We provide craft beer lovers with a place to sample some of the best crafted beer and cider in the Goldfields and the Wheatbelt. With 7 premium artisanal beers and cider on tap, each individually crafted to be enjoyed in our unique climate we have something for everyone.
OUR ALL DAY MENU
Lovingly prepared by our inhouse chefs, we offer quality rustic Australian fare fused with a modern twist. Try our oven cooked pizzas, made fresh daily with hand stretched dough and napolitana sauce.
Visit us at 21 Antares Street, Southern Cross, WA 6426 Australia, to experience exceptional services. Contact us at +(08) 6424 8833 or email us at [email protected]
Our Historical Story at New Zealand Gully Dam
Lack of water was the major challenge Southern Cross faced in the early days. Between 1888 and 1894, the only source of water to service the rapidly growing town was New Zealand Gully Dam obtained from rock holes and soaks (Hunts Soak).
As the railway reached Southern Cross from the coast in 1894, water was carted via rail from Northam over 260kms away. This was intended as a temporary measure and as the population continued to grow, the government considered it necessary for a large dam to be built. This led to the New Zealand Gully Dam site being selected, due to the considered good run off from the hills alongside.
Water was carted from New Zealand Gully Dam for 1½ miles to Southern Cross by horse and cart where it was sold for £1 per 100 gallons. Spring carts equipped with a water tank and fast horse were used to enable more than one trip a day to be carried out. Mostly the water was used for washing and for the animals, some 700 horses and camel teams operated in the area at the time.
In 1903, the Goldfields pipeline reached Southern Cross resulting in the New Zealand Gully Dam lying dormant until 1980. At this time, the area was sold to a local farmer who restored the dam into working order. He also introduced Marron and fish stock into the dam with moderate success. Eventually, with mining becoming more prominent the area was sold to a mining company.
Maori Lass was the name given to the Mine alongside this dam.
How to get there: From Great Eastern Highway, turn left onto Southern Cross South Road to Hyden. Travel for 2kms and you will reach the gate and entrance.
