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Karratha, Western Australia

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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.

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Attractions

  • Historical Sites and Heritage Locations (1)
    1. Jaburara Heritage Trail The Jaburara Heritage Trail is an insightful self guided walking discovery of the traditional inhabitants of the area, the Jaburara Aboriginal Tribe. It also highlights Karratha’s recent history dating back to the 1860s.
  • Natural Attractions (4)
    1. Cleaverville Beach Just 26 kilometres along the coast, north-east from Karratha, is Cleaverville Beach. The turnoff is 19 kilometres from the Karratha Road turnoff and access is via a gravel track.
    2. Hearsons Cove Hearsons Cove is a picturesque inlet on the Burrup Peninsula, and is well known as one of the most beautiful swimming beaches in the region. Take a mask and snorkel to appreciate the interesting view underwater in this calm clear stretch of ocean. Children will enjoy the novelty of collecting shells on this naturally formed shell beach.
    3. Miaree Pool Approximately 30 kilometres south of Karratha on the Coastal Highway, you will find the Maitland River. Just a few hundred metres east of the bridge is a picturesque clear water pool. This pool is a lovely spot for picnics, camping, swimming or just laying around under the wonderful shade trees that grow right on the water's edge. The turn off is about 200 metres north of the bridge.
    4. TV Hill Lookout TV Hill Lookout offers excellent views of Karratha. It is a very easily accessible lookout with no walking required. You can drive right up to the top of the hill in a two wheel drive on a sealed road to enjoy this lovely vantage point.

Visitor Information

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Our Local Highlights

  • Millstream Chichester National Park: The Park attracts over 20 000 visitors each year. The best time to visit is between May and August when daytime temperatures are warm and there is little rain.

    Python Pool, easily accessible by road , holds fresh water year 'round and offers great swimming. Please check with the Karratha Visitor Centre for updates on road accessibility and suggestions for day tours within the park.
  • Karijini National Park: Karijini National Park is one of Australia's most spectacular natural attractions and the second largest National Park in Western Australia.
  • Hearson's Cove: Located on the Burrup Peninsula between Karratha and Dampier is an ideal location to view the "Stairway to the Moon" between May through to October.
  • Miaree Pool: 30km south of Karratha on the coastal highway is the Maitland River and Miaree Pool. Miaree Pool is 30km south of Karratha on the coastal highway is the Maitland River and Miaree Pool.
  • Dampier & Burrup Petroglyphs: The largest collection of Indigenous rock art can be found in numerous locations in the Dampier Archipelago and in deep canyon at Burrup. For information on locations, please visit the Karratha or Dampier visitor centres
  • North West Shelf Gas Project Visitors Centre: Features a viewing of the plant with models of the operation. Regular screenings of films of the operation also run in the theatrette.
  • Fish the Dampier Archipelago: The Dampier Archipelago comprised of 42 islands within a 45km radius. The Archipelago offers excellent boating and world-class fishing opportunities
  • Historic Town of Cossack: Located 15km from Roebourne, Cossack is an historic ghost town at the mouth of the Harding River. Visit the nine historic buildings, the cemetery and gain an insight into the regions maritime and pastoral heritage.
  • Point Samson: Point Samson is one of Western Australia's best kept secrets. Amazing fishing located at the eastern tip of the Dampier Archipelago.
  • Wildflowers: The Pilbara is teeming with yellow native hibiscus, bluebells, sticky cassia, mulla mulla, native fuschias and many more.
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