The Pilbara

This is the Epic Pilbara - twice the size of the United Kingdom, the Pilbara region in Western Australia has some of the world’s most stunning ancient natural landscapes, dating back 3.5 -4.3 billion years.

With over 700 historic Indigenous archaeological sites and 1,000,000 rock engravings (Petroglyphs), many dating back some 30,000 years, the Burrup Peninsula is the perfect place to discover the unique art, history and culture of the Aboriginal people of the Pilbara.

Deep rocky canyons lead to peaceful plunge pools in the beautiful Karijini National Park. Hundreds of islands with dazzling white beaches and untouched coral gardens are yours to explore on the Dampier Archipelago and Mackerel Islands. And yet the Pilbara is also known as the engine room of Australia - home to a massive mining industry in crude oil, salt, natural gas and iron ore. An incredible juxtaposition of two very different industries.

Explore the Pilbara's colonial past in Roebourne, the oldest settlement in the North West. Cossack is a ghost town and has many beautifully restored historical buildings which offer an insight to the hardships and successes of the first settlers. There is also a perfectly positioned lookout here overlooking Jarman Island’s lighthouse built in 1888, the long white sand and sparkling blue ocean that is Settlers Beach.

Travel inland and you’ll experience the unique communities of the rugged outback, from Tom Price, the highest town above sea level in Western Australia, to Marble Bar, the hottest town in the country.

No matter where you roam in the Pilbara, you will be surprised and delighted with the hidden treasures it holds.

The Pilbara – discover its soul!

Explore the Pilbara's coastal destinations

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Onslow

Enjoying good weather all year round, Onslow in Western Australia is a pretty coastal town offering…

Dampier

Located just 20 kilometres west of Karratha, the pretty port town of Dampier is named after the…

Karratha

With a bustling city centre, Karratha's recent reinvention will surprise you with its hip…

Point Samson Peninsula

Some of Western Australia’s best beaches, coral gardens, fishing spots and restored heritage…

Port Hedland

Two hundred kilometres north of Karratha, Port Hedland is famous for its massive resource industry…

Explore the Pilbara's inland destinations

Tom Price

At 747 metres, Tom Price is the highest town in Western Australia! Named after Thomas Moore Price…

Marble Bar

While Marble Bar has earned the reputation of the hottest town in Australia from the consistently…

Nullagine

Nullagine, a small township north of Newman, is a historic gold rush town that was established in…

Newman

From the gold rush towns of the 1880's to the largest modern mining town in the East Pilbara…

Roebourne

Roebourne's lovingly restored heritage buildings offer incredible insight on the early days of…

Visitor Centres

Tom Price Visitor Centre

The Tom Price Visitor Centre is located on Central Road, next to the Tom Price Library, right in the…

Newman Visitor Centre

Newman Visitor Centre is located in the heart of Newman, adjacent from the shopping centre. Our…

Onslow Visitor Centre

The Onslow Tourist Centre is located on Second Avenue. Please contact the Onslow Tourist Centre for…

Itineraries

Pilbara Itineraries