The West Pilbara Coast and its thriving hub, Karratha, lie in the north of Western Australia (WA) and boast excellent weather, great fishing and spectacular scenery, including the beautiful Millstream-Chichester and Karijini national parks. Also known as the Shire of Roebourne, this amazing region should be on your ‘must visit’ list.
Approximately 1,535 kilometres north of Perth, the West Pilbara Coast is situated 850 kilometres south of Broome on WA’s North West Coastal Highway. The local government office, the Shire of Roebourne, manages an area of approximately 15,197 square kilometres and has its offices in the modern township of Karratha, recognised as the administrative centre of the Pilbara. Also within the Shire are five smaller townsites, including the industry-based Dampier and Wickham, the historic towns of Roebourne and Cossack and the coastal retreat of Point Samson.
Winter breaks on the West Pilbara Coast
Escape the winter chill by retreating to the warmer northern climate of WA and enjoy all that the West Pilbara Coast and Karratha have to offer. Experience the great outdoors on a nature based camping holiday, staying at 40 Mile Beach (Gnoorea Point) or Cleaverville Beach. Both provide perfect locations for photographing stunning sunsets, seascapes and fascinating landforms. Enjoy the peace and tranquility while fishing from the beaches or share stories and build friendships around the barbeque. It’s such an amazing region, many visitors stay for three months or more.
West Pilbara Coast attractions and activities
Activities and experiences to suit all budgets and interests can be found in this truly extraordinary region. Sail or fish from the many beaches or swim in clear blue waters. Travel back in time on a visit to Cossack and Roebourne. Watch glorious sunsets at Dampier and wonder at the spectacular natural phenomenon, Staircase to the Moon.
Discover ancient Aboriginal art and experience the culture of the West Pilbara Coast’s Aboriginal communities. Take a day trip from Karratha and marvel at the size of WA’s mining and industry giants Rio Tinto, Burrup Fertilizers, Woodside and Dampier Salt. Enjoy world class cuisine or buy fresh fish direct from the Samson Fisheries. View the abundant flora and fauna, watching out for the local Bungarra while you fossick for semiprecious stones. Or if you really want a thrill, go parachuting.
Some of the most stunning natural and man-made attractions can be experienced in and around Karratha, on the West Pilbara Coast of Western Australia (WA).
Some information presented in this website has been sourced, with permission, from the Shire of Roebourne website.
