Woodie Woodie is a ghost town in Western Australia. It was once a thriving mining town during the 1950s and 1960s due to the mining of manganese ore. The town had a population of around 1,000 residents at its peak, with amenities such as a hospital, school, and a swimming pool.
However, as the demand for manganese decreased, the mine closed down in 1966, leading to the gradual decline of the town. Today, Woodie Woodie is mostly abandoned with only a few derelict buildings remaining.
Despite its current state, Woodie Woodie is still visited by tourists who are interested in exploring ghost towns and the history of mining in the region. It serves as a reminder of the boom and bust cycles that often characterize mining towns.