About the Pilbara

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Fern Pool, Dales Gorge Aerial view of Weano Gorge

The Pilbara is one of Western Australia’s most exquisite holiday destinations. Located in the North West of Australia, the Pilbara is a landscape of rugged beauty and adventure. There are many fascinating features to this region of land, from natural wonders to unforgettable towns. The region is a natural haven providing many unique opportunities for travellers to get in touch with their inner outback adventurer.

Karratha is the Pilbara’s main township and stand for the ‘Good Country’. Karratha supplies the state with salt, natural gas, and iron; living up to its name. On the skirts of Karratha lies the Jaburara Heritage Tail; famed for its Aboriginal carvings and cave paintings. Visitors are offered the chance to experience the magnificence of the native history.
 
Stretched 2,000 kilometres across the Pilbara is the Canning Stock Route; an adventure trailfull of history. 4WDriving is a popular activity along the route. There are also many secluded areas along the Pilbara coastline to stop for a swim or a spot of fishing.
 
Karijini National Park is one of the Pilbara gems. It offers an enormous expanse of enchanting scenery; phenomenal rock formations; natural pools; and amazing lookouts. Visitors will feel as though they are experiencing a mirage when they stumble upon one of the magnificent waterfalls the Karijini National Park has to offer.
 
The Pilbara coastline is adorned with awesome imagery. Secluded bay area’s, pristine beaches, and spectacular lookout points surround its edges. The magical phenomenon of the ‘Stairway to the Moon’ occurs on full moon dates along the Pilbara coast and it a fascinating sight.
 
This amazing region offers wonderful experiences for all travellers; from relaxing on the coast, or an outback adventure, to the exploring Western Australia’s unique colonial past first hand. The holiday experiences in the Pilbara are endless.
Highlights
Camping at one of the Kimberley's most striking gorges, located in the Windjana Gorge National Park
Charnley River Station

Experience life on this working cattle station 43kms off the Gibb River Road and 300km north-east of Derby.  more

Take care when driving on unsealed roads
Best Western Karratha Central

Located in the centre of Karratha, the Best Western Karratha Central Apartments are the ideal base for the leisure and corporate traveller. Offering 84 fully serviced apartments including studio rooms and 1 and 2 bedroom apartments, this accommodation is the most modern and comfortable in the Pilbara. Enjoy the luxury of a 4.5 star rated accommodation.  more

Hospitality Inn Port Hedland
Hospitality Inn Port Hedland

Ideally located close to the centre of Port Hedland the Hospitality Inn offers spacious self contained Motel Rooms. The Hospitality Inn Port Hedland has 40 air-conditioned rooms each with its own internet access, free in-house movies and mini bar. The Pilbara Room Restaurant is an a la carte restaurant which offers delicious meals along with a popular cocktail bar for pre-dinner drinks.  more

4WDriving can be great fun
Dampier

Dampier overlooks Hampton Harbour in King Bay some 1,555km north of Perth. The islands of the Dampier Archipelago are renowned for being one of the best fishing spots in Australia.  more

Boab's at sunset
Kununurra Visitor Centre

Ancient ridges and ranges, sparkling diamonds and scenery– the Kununurra Visitor Centre welcomes you to Kununurra, the gateway to the East Kimberley.   more

Sunset along the Track
Karratha

Karratha is located 1,535km north of Perth and is the centre of the iron ore industry. Karratha has a population of 10,057.  more

The port at sunset
Koombana Lookout

Located next to the Civic Centre in McGregor Street, a chain across the entrance may restrict you from driving your vehicle to the base of the water tower, however parking is available at the racecourse situated opposite the water tower, and from there you may walk to the lookout.  more

Sunset along the Track
Opthalmia Dam

Located north east of Newman this is an ideal spot to have a barbecue swim or sail a boat (no power boats allowed). The lake covers 16 kilometers square and holds 30 million cubic meters.    more

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