Karratha

With a bustling city centre, Karratha's recent reinvention will surprise you with its hip restaurants and modern facilities, but best of all Karratha's location means it is surrounded by iconic natural attractions.

Karratha is located just off the North West Coastal Highway, 1535 kilometres north of Perth and 240 kilometres south of Port Hedland.   

To get a feel for the city’s layout climb Water Tank Hill Lookout above the Karratha Visitor Centre for panoramic views. If you are feeling energetic, the 3.5km Yaburara Aboriginal Heritage Walk Trail takes you through the Karratha hills with some scenic lookouts along the way.

Karratha is the perfect base to explore the natural beauty of its surrounds. The ancient Aboriginal rock engravings on the Burrup Peninsula and the picturesque beach at Hearson’s Cove are within a twenty minute drive of Karratha, as is the port town of Dampier. Cleaverville Creek, a popular fishing and camping spot is just a thirty minute drive away. The oasis of Millstream-Chichester National Park is a comfortable two hour drive from Karratha.

Tours from and stopping in Karratha

Lethal Adventures

Explore the Dampier Archipelago by Jet Ski or Boat Looking for things to do in Dampier? Our tours offer one of the most exciting ways to experience the region’s coastline. Marvel at the natural beauty…

Ngurrangga Tours

Clinton is a descendant of the Ngarluma and Yindjibarndi people, who are the Traditional Owners of the coastal and inland areas of the West Pilbara region encompassing areas such as the City of…

Pilbara Dive and Tours

Pilbara Dive and Tours – Dampier & Karratha Discover the stunning coastline and marine life of the Pilbara with Pilbara Dive and Tours Pty Ltd. Departing from Dampier aboard our custom vessel…

Kimberley Outback Tours

Kimberley Outback Tours operate multi-day tours throughout Western Australia and the Northern Territory. We depart from Broome, Perth and Darwin. Tours vary in length from 3 to 16 nights with a maximum…

Eat & Drink

North West Brewing Company

Open 7 days a week from 11am to 10pm Enjoy some locally brewed craft beer and delicious food at Karratha's only craft brewery, North West Brewing Co.! With…

Things to see and do

Montebello Islands Marine Park

Located off the Pilbara Coast 120km west of Dampier and 139km north of Onslow, the Montebello Islands Marine Park covers more than 58,000 hectares of ocean and over 250 low-lying limestone islands and

Karratha Accommodation

Karratha offers a wide range of accommodation to suit all tastes and budgets. 

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