Fitzroy Crossing has something for everyone in this “little one horse town” so the song recorded by local band Fitzroy Express says!
Fitzroy Crossing was settled in the 1880’s and gazetted in 1975. As the name suggests, it is located at the crossing on the Fitzroy River.
The Fitzroy Valley is home to more than 40 Aboriginal Communities, combining five different language groups Bunuba, Gooniyandi, Nyikina, Wangkatjunka and Walmajarri. Each language group have their own distinctive language and customs. The Bunuba people are river and hill people, whose land is on the north side of the Fitzroy River and stretches toward the Oscar, Napier and King Leopold Ranges.
Though it’s not a large town, don’t let Fitzroy Crossing’s size fool you—this welcoming community has all the main services and unique, one-of-a-kind treasures just for you. It’s the perfect base for exploring the spectacular sights of Geikie Gorge, Mimbi Caves, St George Ranges, Tunnel Creek, and Windjana Gorge.