DESTINATION: Karratha

Established in the late 1960s to service the needs of iron ore, salt and natural gas industry projects, Karratha derives its name from an Aboriginal word meaning 'good country'. An ideal base for exploring the Pilbara, Karratha is an administrative centre and boasts 'city style' shopping and services.

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The picturesque clear-water Miaree Pool, 30km south, is surrounded by shady trees; a perfect place to picnic and swim. North-west of Karratha, the Burrup Peninsula has over 10 000 Aboriginal art sites best viewed on a self-drive or organised tour. Used extensively by early European settlers as a pastoral station, an oasis at the centre of Millstream-Chichester NP, 124km south, has unique Pilbara Palms and permanent freshwater pools. The state's second largest park, Karijini NP has spectacular gorges, waterfalls, rock-pools, graded walking trails and ancient rock formations. Just 20km from Karratha, Dampier offers access to the 42 islands of the Dampier Archipelago.

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Region: Pilbara

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Engulfed by a 2.5 billion year old landscape, the rugged Pilbara is a premier adventure holiday destination. Covering some 500,000 square kilometres of land about 1,300 kilometres north of Perth, the Pilbara contains three world class national parks, including Rudall River and Karijini - regarded as one of Australia’s most stunning natural assets. more

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Lot 4548 Karratha Rd, Ph: (08) 9144 4600

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