mining operation. As of 2006, it had been in operation for more than 65 years, producing in excess of 5.5 million ounces of gold in that time. Present day Modern Norseman is a small, sprawling town driven by mining, tourism and dominated by a huge tailings dump. Norseman is located 724 km east of Perth via Great Eastern Highway and Coolgardie-Esperance Highway, and has a population of about 1,000. It contains a district high school (opened 1894), shopping facilities, accommodation (hotel, motel, caravan park), district hospital, council offices and a Community resource centre are located within the town. Being at the start of the Eyre Highway, two fuel outlets are available. Geography Climate Norseman experiences a semi-arid climate (Köppen climate classification BSh). See also Nullarbor Plain Shire of Dundas References External links Shire of Dundas Norseman Visitor Centre Mining towns in Western Australia Towns in Western Australia Eyre Highway Shire of Dundas