Port Hedland

Around 200 kilometres north of Karratha, Port Hedland is a coastal Pilbara town defined by scale, where one of the world’s largest resource ports sits alongside expansive tidal landscapes and open coastline.

It’s a place shaped by industry and environment in equal measure, with long trains, massive ships and salt piles forming part of the everyday landscape, alongside fishing and seasonal wildlife along the coast.

Drive to Port Hedland

Port Hedland is the gateway and central hub connecting the Pilbara and the Kimberley. When travelling by road from the south, Port Hedland can be reached via the Great Northern Highway (inland road) or the North West Coastal Highway (via the coast). 

To the north, Broome is 611 kilometres away via the Great Northern Highway. Pardoo and Sandfire Roadhouses, located north of Port Hedland on the Great Northern Highway are a welcome stopping point on the drive between Port Hedland and Broome.

Port Hedland is serviced by Integrity Coachlines on the Perth-Broome route. Integrity Coachlines offer both Express and Hop-On Hop-Off Passes, which let you explore destinations like Port Hedland at your own pace. 

Fly to Port Hedland

Qantas and Virgin Australia operate daily direct flights from Perth to Port Hedland.

Nexus Airlines operates flights between Port Hedland and Broome, and between Port Hedland and Karratha with an onward connection to Geraldton as part of its Inter-regional Flight Network. 

Explore Port Hedland

Port Hedland is a coastal Pilbara town defined by contrast — where vast tidal movements, a working port and open horizons sit alongside beaches, fishing spots and striking coastal landscapes.

From fishing and foreshore walks to lookouts and a range of accommodation options, it’s a destination that reveals a different character depending on where you explore and how long you stay.

Top Things To Do In Port Hedland

Fishing, foreshore walks, tidal lookouts and waterfront experiences capture the essence of Port Hedland’s coastline. These are the places that define the town and offer the best introduction to its scale, tides and coastal character.

Plan Your Time in Port Hedland

Whether you’re passing through on a wider Pilbara journey or staying a little longer, our Port Hedland itinerary and blog can help you make the most of your visit. 

Browse Accommodation, Tours & Attractions

Explore accommodation, tours and things to do in Port Hedland, and discover a coastal Pilbara destination shaped by extremes — vast tidal movements, a working port, rich Aboriginal heritage and surprising natural landscapes.

From fishing and foreshore walks to lookouts and a range of accommodation options, Port Hedland offers a mix of coastal landscapes, tidal experiences and working port character that reveals itself slowly the more time you spend here.

Use the map and listings below to explore accommodation, local tours and attractions across the region and start planning your visit.

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WHAT'S ON IN PORT HEDLAND

Stay up to date with what’s happening in Port Hedland, from iconic natural events like the Staircase to the Moon to local races, community events and seasonal experiences that bring the town to life throughout the year.

TOURS THROUGH PORT HEDLAND

Port Hedland features on a number of extended Pilbara and West Coast touring routes. While these journeys are typically focused on broader outback highlights such as Karijini National Park and the Kimberley gorges, they pass through Port Hedland en route, offering travellers a chance to experience the scale, industry and coastline of Western Australia’s most important port town.

Its strategic coastal location makes Port Hedland a natural stop between the Pilbara and Kimberley, and a key waypoint on many long-distance Western Australia touring itineraries.

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