Northampton was one of the earliest colonial settlements (1848) in Western Australia and the area has a proud history in both mining as well as pastoral activities. In 1853 a convict hiring station was established at Lynton near Port Gregory to cater for the mining of lead and assist with road and bridge construction.

Northampton is an ideal base for wildflower exploring and has wonderful nature walks, picnic spots and scenic drives as well as fantastic fishing and safe watersports at nearby Horrocks Beach and Port Gregory.