Pilbara Destinations
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Barrow Island
Barrow Island, Western Australia (Destination)
Barrow Island is located to the north of Onslow and to the west of Karratha in Western Australia's northwest. The island became a nature reserve in 1910 after the island's rich array of flora and fauna was recognised. Barrow Island is also rich in oil and is Australia's largest onshore oilfield. Strict environmental policies have enabled mining ... READ MORE »
Cossack
Cossack, Western Australia (Destination)
Nestled at the mouth of the Harding River near Roebourne, Cossack beckons the traveller and offers a unique glimpse into the past. The town features many fine stone buildings, which have been fully restored and now offer an array of services designed to make the visitors stay informative and memorable. Cossack was the first port in the North West ... READ MORE »
Dampier
Dampier, Western Australia (Destination)
Dampier is located just 30 minutes' drive west of Karratha and is the gateway to the Dampier Archipelago, a fascinating group of 42 uninhabited islands located just off the coast. Hearson's Cove, a popular tidal swimming beach, is a great location for viewing the "Stairway to the Moon", a phenomenon which occurs at full moon between May and Octob ... READ MORE »
Gibson Desert North
Gibson Desert North, Western Australia (Destination)
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Hamersley Range
Hamersley Range, Western Australia (Destination)
The Hamersley Ranges are located within the majestic Karijini National Park, four and a half hours' drive south of Port Hedland. Features of the Ranges are the spectacular gorges dating back 2000 million years, carved by the waters of the Fortescue and other rivers. The sheer walls of rock are layered in colours from red to green and blue to pin ... READ MORE »
Juna Downs
Juna Downs, Western Australia (Destination)
Six hours' drive south of Karratha is Juna Downs. This is a working cattle station and tourist access is limited to visitors wanting to visit Mount Meharry, Western Australia's highest peak. Juna Downs is also close to Karijini National Park, an ancient landscape populated by gorges, rock pools and a myriad of wildlife. ... READ MORE »
Karijini
Karijini, Western Australia (Destination)
Formerly the Hamersley Ranges, Karijini National Park is located a five to six hours' drive south of Roebourne or about three days north of Perth. Karijini National Park is the second largest National Park in Western Australia. It boasts an abundance of diverse flora and fauna, dramatic gorges, spectacular waterfalls, magnificent mountains, water ... READ MORE »
Karratha
Karratha, Western Australia (Destination)
Karratha is located 1,535 kilometres north of Perth on the North West Coastal Highway and about three hours' drive from Port Hedland. Known for its iron ore industry, Karratha is a rapidly growing town. It enjoys a warm climate all year round, making it a great spot to escape the colder weather further south. A modern and well serviced town, Kar ... READ MORE »
Marble Bar
Marble Bar, Western Australia (Destination)
Situated 218 kilometres southeast of Port Hedland, Marble Bar is best known for being the hottest town in Australia, although perfect weather is enjoyed from April to September. The town was called Marble Bar after a stunning formation of jasper which settlers mistook for a huge bar of marble. The natural scenic beauty of the area offers many ... READ MORE »
Millstream
Millstream, Western Australia (Destination)
Millstream is a tropical oasis, an hour and a half's drive southeast of Karratha. Once the tribal meeting place for the Yinjibarndi people, Millstream has become a popular tourist destination with its natural pools, gorges, and surrounding Millstream Chichester National Park. Originally a pastoral station, the town's old Homestead still stands ... READ MORE »
Nanutarra
Nanutarra, Western Australia (Destination)
Nanutarra is located between Carnarvon and Karratha, two days' drive north of Perth. Considered a starting point for the northern region, Nanutarra is also a gateway to the Karijini National Park. On the banks of the Ashburton River there is a lovely shady picnic spot with tables and chairs. The Ashburton is one of the few rivers in the Pilbara ... READ MORE »
Newman
Newman, Western Australia (Destination)
Newman, in the state's north, is the southern gateway to the beautiful Karijini National Park and is in close proximity to many beautiful natural attractions, the Newman Waterholes and Aboriginal rock carvings. Newman is a modern town originally built to house mining staff, but is now considered a tourist attraction. Newman is surrounded by the a ... READ MORE »
Nullagine
Nullagine, Western Australia (Destination)
Nullagine is a 16 hour drive from Perth, 195 kilometres north of Newman. With the discovery of gold in 1888, and later diamond and gem stones, Nullagine is home to many gold miners and prospectors. This unspoilt area is a must for the traveller seeking true four wheel drive adventure and off the beaten track wilderness. Visit and enjoy the wonders ... READ MORE »
Onslow
Onslow, Western Australia (Destination)
Onslow is located 1,386 kilometres north of Perth. The town is blessed by its proximity to the ocean and the Ashburton River, just a half hours' drive away. Have a swim or enjoy the fishing and mudcrabbing at Five Mile Pool and Three Mile Pool, where you can set up camp under the stars for the night. Near the mouth of the Ashburton, discover the ... READ MORE »
Pannawonica
Pannawonica, Western Australia (Destination)
Located approximately a two and a half hour drive south west of Karratha, Pannawonica is a mining town owned by the Robe River Mining Company. It is a 'closed town', however Robe River operates a free tour of Mesa J mine on request with 24 hours notice. Call (08) 9184 1142 for bookings. Other town festivities are the Gala Weekend in July with a ... READ MORE »
Paraburdoo
Paraburdoo, Western Australia (Destination)
Lying 24 kilometres north of the Tropic of Capricorn, and only an hour's drive from Tom Price, Paraburdoo is a small mining town. Affiliated with the iron ore mining industry, the town was purpose-built to accommodate its workers. Construction of the town commenced in January 1970. Paraburdoo was named after the Aboriginal name Pirupardo, which ... READ MORE »
Point Samson
Point Samson, Western Australia (Destination)
Located a 20 minute drive north of Roebourne, Point Samson can be found at the eastern tip of the Dampier Archipelago. This tranquil fishing hamlet is an ideal spot to relax and soak up the quiet beauty of the north west coast. Initially developed as a shipping port with facilities to handle bigger vessels than those handled at nearby Cossack, Po ... READ MORE »
Port Hedland
Port Hedland, Western Australia (Destination)
Port Hedland, a large coastal town, is located approximately 1,660 kilometres from Perth (approximately a 2 hour flight). Port Hedland is renowned for its Indigenous culture and history, long trains, big ships, salt piles and red dust. Often referred to as 'The Friendliest town in the Pilbara', the local people make Port Hedland what it is today. ... READ MORE »
Roebourne
Roebourne, Western Australia (Destination)
Roebourne is 39 kilometres south of Karratha on the North West Coastal Highway. It was established in 1864, and is the oldest town on the north west coast. The climate is warm all year round. It was developed as the capital and administrative heart of the north west area. A centre for iron ore and other industries, Roebourne has retained its spec ... READ MORE »
South Hedland
South Hedland, Western Australia (Destination)
South Hedland, located 20 minutes' drive inland from the coastal town of Port Hedland in the state's north, was born when the booming Port Hedland ran out of suitable building land in the mid 1960s. To solve this problem a satellite town was established which is now known as South Hedland. South Hedland serves as a predominantly residential area ... READ MORE »
Tom Price
Tom Price, Western Australia (Destination)
Nestled deep in the Hamersley Ranges, at the base of the beautiful Mt Nameless, is the town of Tom Price to the heart of Karijini country in the north of the State. Tom Price is a picturesque, modern and fully serviced town designed to blend into the natural environment. Tom Price is a mecca for tourists during the warm, sunny winter months. Wit ... READ MORE »
Whim Creek
Whim Creek, Western Australia (Destination)
The town of Whim Creek is located between Karratha and Port Hedland or two and a half days' drive north of Perth. In 1887, with the discovery of gold and copper, the town was born. In its heyday Whim Creek sported two hotels, a blacksmith, a general store, stables and a horse track, plus many more local businesses. After nearly a century, mining a ... READ MORE »
Wickham
Wickham, Western Australia (Destination)
Wickham is a working port town in the north of Western Australia near Karratha. Named after John Clements Wickham, Captain of the survey ship Beagle which visited the area in the 1830s, Wickham was established especially to service the needs of the growing mining industry in the 1970s. It is now the ideal town to top up your supplies when visiting ... READ MORE »
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