21 Spooky Photos of Australia’s Infamous Wittenoom

Discover 21 spooky images that offer a glimpse into the chilling and deserted world of Wittenoom.

Wittenoom sits next to picturesque gorges and mountains in the Pilbara, but is strictly off-limits to visitors.

Abandoned gas station in the ghost town Wittenoom.

Blue asbestos shoveling competition, 1962, Wittenoom, Australia.

The spectacular landscape around Wittenoom has never been cleaned up after mining ended.

Wittenoom, Australia’s Chernobyl. Will be deadly dangerous to humans long after Chernobyl is safe.

Wittenoom mineshaft.

The view of a gorge at Wittenoom from inside an old mine shaft.

Two children playing in blue asbestos in Australia. Both were dead by 35.

Mining for blue asbestos.

Wittenoom’s last resident before she was evicted. The last remaining buildings will be destroyed to discourage unauthorized visitors.

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