OUR TOP 5 MUST-DOS IN TOM PRICE

There’s plenty of fun to be had in the Pilbara’s top town (the highest in WA at 747m above sea level)! Jump in the 4WD and get cracking on the 5 ‘top’ activities we recommend checking out on your trip!


 

Jarndunmunha near Tom Price

1. Drive or Climb Mount Nameless - Jarndunmunha

Named by the local Indigenous people and meaning ‘wallabies live near here’, Jarndunmunha or Jurndamurneh is definitely something for your Tom Price to-do list. At 1128m above sea level, you’re guaranteed an amazing view of the Hammersley Ranges and the Tom Price townsite from the summit. Choose your own adventure to the summit by either four-wheel driving (in low range!) or hiking this beautiful mountain.

 

Fern Pool in Karijini National Park - Tourism Western Australia

 

2. Tour Karijini National Park

Take advantage of Tom Price’s location and book a full day tour of Karijini National Park with Go West Tours. You’ll want comfy walking shoes and your camera on your hike between beautiful burnt-orange chasms. For more aquatically inclined people, there are plenty of waterfalls and rock pools for you to take a dip in, and you won’t get hungry with both morning tea and lunch included.

For a more hands-on experience, Spacechameleon Adventure Co. offers guided canyoning tours through Karijini’s ancient gorges — perfect for adventurous travellers keen to climb, abseil, and explore off the beaten track.

Travelling with pets? You'll want to base yourself at Tom Price for your visit to Karijini - pet-friendly accommodation is available at Tom Price Tourist Park, and overnight and daily stays for pets are available at the Shire run kennel facility. 

 

Man walking towards Pannawonica Hill

 

3. Scenic views

Take a scenic drive from Tom Price to explore the surrounding landscape, including the dramatic Pannawonica Hill — known in local tradition as “the hill that came from the sea.” According to the story, the hill was once an island caught in a dispute between two groups, until a sea spirit dragged it inland, carving the path of what is now the Robe River.


 

An iron ore train along the rail access road near Tom Price

 

4. Rail Access Roads

The Pilbara houses a lot of things that are the ‘world’s largest’, one of which being the largest private rail network. These 1400km of tracks connect the mines at Tom Price and Pannawonica with the ports at Dampier and Port Lambert and have access roads running alongside them for track maintenance. Pick up a 30-day permit for access to the Rail Access Roads and get up close to the tracks.

 

 

5. Mine Tour

Ever wondered about how one of Australia’s biggest exports works? Tour the ‘ore-some’ Rio Tinto Iron Ore mine at Tom Price and watch the massive machinery go about their day as you learn about how the large open cut mine operates.

 

These are just some of the unique things you can experience in Tom Price. For more information on these activities and more, check out Tom Price Visitor Centre.