Veevers crater
Crater Circular meteorite crater in Western Australia
A meteorite crater in Western Australia’s arid interior, Veevers Crater draws geologists and adventurous 4WD travellers interested in its circular depression and desert setting.
Veevers crater is a meteorite impact crater in central Western Australia, notable for its well-preserved rim and small size. It is one of the country’s recognisable simple impact structures.
The feature is a circular depression about 70 metres in diameter with a raised rim and relatively fresh morphology compared with larger, older craters. Visits are generally field trips by geologists and experienced four-wheel-drive parties due to its remote desert setting.
The crater was reported to the geological community in the 20th century and named for the geologist associated with its study. Cosmogenic and stratigraphic evidence indicate a geologically young age relative to many other impact structures, though precise dating ranges are estimates.
Veevers crater sits in a remote arid part of Western Australia, within the inland deserts of the state and far from major population centres.
- Diameter: approximately 70 metres across, making it a small simple meteorite crater
- Setting: located in a remote arid region of central Western Australia, visible from aerial surveys and field visits
How to Get to Veevers crater #
Veevers Crater lies in remote Western Australia and is reached via long dirt tracks from the nearest outback roads. Access usually requires a 4WD vehicle, careful planning and local navigation aids.
Tips for Visiting Veevers crater #
- Access is on rough outback tracks-use a high-clearance vehicle and check local advice before travelling.
- Carry ample water and emergency supplies; mobile reception may be limited or absent.
- Veevers Crater is small-bring a GPS or coordinates to locate it precisely and avoid wandering off on unmarked desert tracks.
Best Time to Visit Veevers crater #
Cooler months provide safer conditions for visiting the remote interior; summers can be dangerously hot.
Weather & Climate near Veevers crater #
Veevers crater's climate is classified as Hot Desert - Hot Desert climate with very hot summers (peaking in January) and mild winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 9°C to 41°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is the hottest month with highs of 41°C and lows of 25°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm).
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February
February is hot with highs of 39°C and lows of 24°C. The wettest month with 58 mm of rain.
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March
March is hot with highs of 37°C and lows of 23°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm).
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April
April is warm with highs of 34°C and lows of 19°C. Light rainfall.
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May
May is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 14°C. Light rainfall.
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June
June is cool with highs of 25°C and lows of 10°C. Light rainfall.
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July
July is the coolest month with highs of 25°C and lows of 9°C. Almost no rain.
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August
August is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 11°C. Almost no rain.
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September
September is mild with highs of 32°C and lows of 15°C. The driest month with just 5 mm.
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October
October is warm with highs of 36°C and lows of 20°C. Almost no rain.
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November
November is hot with highs of 39°C and lows of 22°C. Light rainfall.
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December
December is hot with highs of 40°C and lows of 24°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm).
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