This Australian Ghost Town Is Going Up For Sale

Looking to take a trip to a remote location on the other side of the world with sandy beaches and small crowds? The perfect destination could be coming very soon.

The Western Australian town of Cossack, described as a ghost town with a spooky history, also has a beautiful seaside for tourists who want to get away from it all.

There are talks of reopening this forgotten destination as tourist attraction, according to CNN. This location has been abandoned for 70 years, except for one caretaker who keeps the town in tip-top shape and the occasional curious tourist.

Cossack isn’t up for sale yet, but investors are being sought for future development. When Cossack might be ready for tourists to come and stay is unknown.

“The WA Government, which owns Cossack, released a document asking investors to register interest in acquiring a leasehold or freehold title of the town, the latter of which refers to land ownership,” stated CNN.

It’s said that buyers are looking to add eco-tourism accommodations, various cafes, places to camp and even galleries to Cossack's list of offerings.

Although the remote town and currently inhabited, it sits within the areas of Coral Bay, Karratha and Karijini National Park, which are other popular tourist attractions. Cossack would add a destination to the tourist triangle.

This town was best known for pearling, but it was previously inhabited by the Indigenous people of Australia for over 40,000 years. They were forced into slavery by the Westerners who came in and started pearling operations.

Because the land has so much history, anyone who decides to purchase and develop it must follow all heritage and Indigenous land policies and agreements.

The CEO of Western Australia’s North West Tourism Board stated that Cossack would be the perfect spot for “a new Indigenous tourism business focused on pearling history.”

Once tourists come to visit this seaside destination, they’ll be able to learn about the history of the location, explore the beaches, go snorkeling and explore nature trails.