5 THINGS TO CHECK OUT IN COSSACK Australia’s liveliest ghost town is a must-visit during your stay in the Pilbara. Cossack was abandoned by 1950, but it now houses an annual art award exhibition, café, museum, heritage trail and a host of natural attractions. 1. Get the lay of the land Head to…
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The Magic Kimberley – we’re back! We had such a great time last year, and this year we want to “do the Gibb”! We drove over the NT/WA border and into Kununurra - so great to be back there, we love it! We’re doing the Gibb from west to east, so first up is Derby! Derby We stayed at the Fitzroy…
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As airport locations go, Broome International Airport is surely hard to beat. Sitting between Cable Beach and Roebuck Bay, passengers are treated to some incredible views on landing and take-off. On the ground, Broome’s compact size means the transfer to your accommodation is short and sweet –…
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The industrial powerhouse of Australia, the Pilbara is an ancient landscape studded with mountain ranges and deep gorges, where the outback and desert meet the coast. In this landscape of red earth and blue skies Red Dog, the canine larrikin with a wandering heart, became a legend. Stories about…
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From art awards in ghost towns to outback undie dashes and New Year's Eve demolition derbies, the Pilbara is a quirky place of fabulous characters and festive events, with a warm welcome to anyone who wants to take part. Here are just a few that we think you'll love so if your travel coincides with…
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Have you ever gone somewhere, and just felt an overwhelming feeling of awe? An overwhelming feeling of calmness? An overwhelming feeling of love? For us, this feeling, this overwhelming sensation, this place, was Purnululu National Park. Many years ago, my husband James and I (although he was my…
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Looking for a base while you explore the best the Pilbara has to offer? Karratha has you covered. Located 240 kilometres south of Port Hedland, this coastal town has plenty of great places to stay, and amazing restaurants to sustain the exploring you’ll be doing while you’re here! 1. Petroglyphs…
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A guide on what to expect travelling around the region Camping in the Kimberley is a remarkable way to experience one of the last great wilderness places on earth. There's no better place to appreciate life in the slow lane than with a road-tripping adventure around the Kimberley. Not only a place…
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Why come to Broome in September October? We can think of many reasons, but here are five to get you started! 1. Great weather At the end of a cold and rainy stretch of the year in other parts of Australia, it might be time to warm your winter bones in the tropical sun of Broome. This part of the…
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Is an amazing pool high up on your hotel wishlist? Whether it's a refreshing dip on a warm day, a few laps for fitness, idling away the afternoon with a book and cocktail in hand, enjoying some top quality time and fun with the family, or getting some great shots for the 'gram, it's hard to beat…
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