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Pilbara Attractions Directory : Natural Attractions
Burrup Peninsula
Burrup Peninsula is home to one of Australia’s most incredible aboriginal rock art sites. Part of the Dampier Archipelago on the north west coast, the Burrup Peninsula contains the largest concentration of rock art in the world. It’s believed there could be up to a million carvings, making it one of the best places to see ancient Indigenous art. Many of the motifs and stone features are believed to be connected to the beliefs and ceremonial practices of Aboriginal tribes. View some of thes...Burrup Peninsula
Dampier
Carawine Gorge
Carawine Gorge is a little known recreation spot, popular with the Marble Bar locals, as well as visitors who don’t mind getting off the beaten track. Swim in the crystal clear water, try your hand at fishing or just sit back and admire the abundant birdlife. Camp on the bank of this spectacular gorge and take your time to explore the amazing rock formations. Be impressed with the beautiful quartz and vibrantly coloured rocks which are spread far and wide around the gorge. Admire the sheer...Carawine Gorge
Newman
Chinaman`s Pool and Picnic Area
Enjoy the tranquil scenic charm of Chinaman’s Pool and Picnic Area, which is a popular swimming and picnic spot adjacent to the Marble Bar Pool in Marble Bar. Known as the hottest town in Australia, it is a great spot to enjoy a refreshing dip in the beautiful clear water. Like an oasis in the desert, the pool attracts an abundance of wildlife. Enjoy listening to the calls of the surrounding birds, and soak up the magnificence of this pristinely rugged landscape. Landscape enthusiasts will app...Chinaman`s Pool and Picnic Area
Marble Bar
Coppin Gap
Coppin Gap provides visitors with a safe and picturesque swimming location shaded by tall native trees and framed by a spectacular rock face. Enjoy a relaxing swim in the still waters and soak up the natural scenic beauty and tranquillity. Explore the rock face of the grove with its colourful bands of rock before settling down for a well deserved picnic lunch. Located a half hour drive north of Marble Bar, which is known to be the hottest town in Australia, the shady water hole is a great spot ...Coppin Gap
Marble Bar
Dales Gorge and Circular Pool
Go bushwalking at Dales Gorge and Circular Pool – two of the best spots for a picnic at Karijini National Park in Western Australia’s north-west. Two billion years in the making, Karijini National Park is one of the country’s most spectacular natural attractions offering amazing hiking trails through ancient gorges. In Dales Gorge, a four kilometre walk trail runs along the bottom of the gorge. Here you can go swimming in the stream, permanent water pools and beneath waterfalls. Lush green f...Dales Gorge and Circular Pool
Tom Price
Doolena Gorge
Doolena Gorge offers an excellent vantage point to witness a spectacular sunset lighting up the cliff face and creating a red glow across the rock. This stunning display can be enjoyed from the banks of the waterhole. Alternatively you can climb the gully to the top of the waterfall for a stunning outlook. Located a half hour drive north of Marble Bar, which is known to be the hottest town in Australia, the shady water hole is a great spot for a refreshing swim. The pool is shaded by the cliff ...Doolena Gorge
Marble Bar
Fortescue Falls
Take a refreshing dip under Fortescue Falls, Karijini National Park’s only permanent waterfall. The ancient gorges, tunnels and waterways of Karijini are famous for their bushwalking trails, lush vegetation and sheer-sided chasms up to 100 metres deep. You can reach Fortescue Falls and the aptly named Fern Pool by hiking down a steep trail from the car park and following a narrow path. As you descend you’ll notice the vegetation changes and becomes more dense and tropical, while the iron-or...Fortescue Falls
Tom Price
Hamersley Gorge
For a revitalising spa treatment like no other, take a dip into Hamersley Gorge, a natural spa rock pool in Karijini National Park. As you lie back into the water, you’ll be amazed by the spectacular rock formations carved out by Mother Nature over millions of years. This incredible backdrop changes in colour from dawn to dusk. Watch the reflections in the water and feel the tranquillity of your awesome surroundings. Karijini National Park is one of Western Australia’s most incredible nat...Hamersley Gorge
Tom Price
Harding River Dam
Harding River Dam provides a perfect location for a relaxing day out. Explore parts of the dam on foot to see the native flora and fauna that inhabit the area and take advantage of the stunning scenic views from the lookout, out across the water. Built in 1985 the dam provides drinking water for Roebourne and the surrounding towns. Toilet facilities and running water is available at the dam, however there are no camping facilities. Take advantage of the free barbeques or bring along a picnic ...Harding River Dam
Roebourne
Hearsons Cove
Hearsons Cove is a picturesque inlet on the Burrup Peninsula, and is well known as one of the most beautiful swimming beaches in the region. Take a mask and snorkel to appreciate the interesting view underwater in this calm clear stretch of ocean. Children will enjoy the novelty of collecting shells on this naturally formed shell beach. If your visit to the area is between the months of May and October, check with the Visitor Centre to find out the dates for the natural spectacular known as ‘...Hearsons Cove
Karratha
Karijini National Park
Two billion years in the making, Karijini National Park is one of Western Australia's most spectacular natural attractions offering amazing hiking trails through ancient gorges. With massive gorges, crystal clear rock pools and waterfalls, Karijini National Park is a must for anyone with a thirst for adventure. Explore tunnels of marbled rock, clamber over boulders, squeeze through narrow tunnels, paddle through waterways and descend deep into ancient chasms. There's also easy access to st...Karijini National Park
Tom Price
Mackerel Island
The diving, snorkelling and fishing is world class at the Mackerel Island off the coast of Onslow on the North West coast. Clear turquoise water and glorious white sand beaches are perfect for swimming and relaxing. 10 islands make up the Mackerels group which is also home to a pristine coral reef. There are many great snorkelling and dive sites where you can see colourful corals and reef fish, or snare a meal of crayfish. The beaches and surrounding ocean provide plenty of ideal fishing s...Mackerel Island
Onslow
Marble Bar Pool `A` Class Reserve
Take a refreshing swim in the beautiful clear water of the Marble Bar Pool ‘A’ Class Reserve. This ‘A’ Class Reserve and the nearby town took its name when the early pioneers thought they had found a ‘Marble Bar’ which turned out to instead be a unique 'bar' of Jasper. Spanning the Coongan River, the Jasper creates a stunning backdrop and sets the scene for a beautiful picnic spot. Enjoy the tranquil scenic charm of this oasis, which provides some respite from what is known to be the hottest t...Marble Bar Pool `A` Class Reserve
Marble Bar
Mount Bruce
For an exhilarating physical challenge and stunning views, climb Mount Bruce, Western Australia’s second highest peak, located in the Karijini National Park. Mount Bruce is part of the Hamersley Range – and while it doesn’t seem that massive from the car park below, the climb is 1,235 metres to the top. The walk trail winds around smaller peaks and rocky outcrops. First stop is the Marandoo Mine site, and from there the trek becomes more difficult – but the sense of achievement and panoramic ...Mount Bruce
Tom Price
Mount Herbert
Mount Herbert forms part of the Chichester Range within the picturesque Millstream-Chichester National Park. The peak of Mount Herbert offers spectacular panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. Park your car at the base of the mountain and take the challenging 45 minute return climb to the top of the 367 metre high mountain. Look out across the Spinifex plains and don’t forget to take your camera. If your visit coincides with the winter months of June through August, you will be rewarde...Mount Herbert
Roebourne
Mount Nameless
Mount Nameless in Tom Price is the highest accessible mountain by four-wheel drive vehicle in Western Australia. If you want all of the rewards of a spectacular mountain view, without the effort of hiking up it, Mount Nameless is the place to go! The mountain offers a stunning outlook over Tom Price Mine Site and township. If you are keen to get some exercise or you don’t have a four-wheel drive, there are two walk trails to the summit. Enjoy a picnic at the summit which is 1,128 metres above s...Mount Nameless
Tom Price
Mount Newman
For grand views of the Ophthalmia Ranges and surrounding plains, go hiking to the top of Mount Newman just out of the town of Newman in the Pilbara region. You’ll be amazed by the rich colours of the landscape created by the presence of iron ore which is mined nearby. Mount Newman is more than a kilometre above sea level and offers a reasonably challenging climb. There’s a four wheel drive track when ends about half way up the summit. Give yourself two hours to make the return climb from ...Mount Newman
Newman
Ophthalmia Dam
The Ophthalmia Dam is a popular swimming and recreation spot where you can enjoy a refreshing dip to cool off, particularly in the very hot northern summer. It is a spectacular oasis, which stands in stark contrast to the otherwise arid landscape of Newman. Witness the beautiful sunsets over the dam and be sure to make the most of your visit by taking along a picnic or making use of the barbeque facilities provided. The 13 square kilometre body of freshwater was formed when a branch of the Fo...Ophthalmia Dam
Newman
Oxer Lookout
The Oxer Lookout offers breathtaking panoramic views of four amazing gorges. Checkout one of the most spectacular vantage points within the Karijini National Park. The lookout stands at the junction of the Joffre Gorge, Weano Gorge, Red Gorge and Hancock Gorge. See the awesome view from the lookout above down the sheer chasms into the crystal clear water, over 100 metres below. Then get a closer view with a walk along one of the many beautiful walk trails departing from the car park. It is a ...Oxer Lookout
Tom Price
Python Pool
Python Pool is located within the picturesque Millstream-Chichester Range National Park, south of Roebourne. It is a stunning spot for a swim in a cool refreshing rock pool whilst enjoying the spectacular backdrop of the imposing rugged ochre cliffs. If you are adverse to chilly water, pack a lilo or other floatation aid to keep you above the cooler waters below. Take a drive through the park to enjoy the pristine scenery including vast rolling hills, tranquil gorges, magnificent escarpments an...Python Pool
Roebourne
Tidal Flats
Be amazed by the huge tides of the North West. The resulting Tidal Flats left at Port Hedland as the tide goes out make a truly spectacular vista. Don’t forget your camera to photograph these unique patterns etched into the sand. The tides, which move quickly from half a metre to eight meters, create great fishing spots in the massive waterholes left behind. Tide times can be obtained from the Port Hedland Visitor Centre. Take some time to wander along the beach at low tide and collect a few b...Tidal Flats
Port Hedland
TV Hill Lookout
TV Hill Lookout offers excellent views of Karratha. It is a very easily accessible lookout with no walking required. You can drive right up to the top of the hill in a two wheel drive on a sealed road to enjoy this lovely vantage point. Enjoy panoramic views of the town, Nickol Bay, the Burrup Peninsula and surrounding country side. Ensure you take your camera to capture the pleasant view. TV Hill Lookout is located off Millstream Road, just a couple of minutes drive from the centre of Karrath...TV Hill Lookout
Karratha
Wanna Munna
Spend at least one full day visiting the Wanna Munna Aboriginal rock carvings, just a two hour drive from Newman. Soak up the tranquil setting and enjoy lunch at the shady waterhole. You will be awestruck by the spectacular Aboriginal rock art on display which includes animal and human images etched into the rocks. Check out the carvings on the rocks forming a small gorge on the upper reaches of the Weeli Wolli Creek, then walk downstream where you will pass by several larger pools. Keep an eye...Wanna Munna
Newman