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Pilbara
Pilbara
The Pilbara is a large, dry, sparsely populated region in the north of Western Australia. It is known for its red earth, its vast mineral deposits, (in particular iron ore) and as a global biodiversity hotspot for subterranean fauna.
Des Streckfuss Rest Area
Des Streckfuss Rest Area is located in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. There are toilets, picnic tables and bins, as well as a fire place.
- Overnight Rest Area
- Day Use Area
Pardoo Station Stay
Pardoo is a working cattle station also providing accommodation options for caravans, families, backpackers, and corporate clients.
Open for tourism is some of the most pristine coastline in the North West of Western Australia (Pilbara region).
- Campground
- Fishing Spot
- Kiosk
- Convenience Store
- Gift & Souvenir Shop
Two Camel Creek Bridge Rest Area
Two Camel Creek Bridge Rest Area is a new Designated Rest Area on Great Northern Highway. 24 Hour stopping permitted.
- Overnight Rest Area
- Public Dump Point
Tom Price Tourist Park
Tom Price Tourist Park is nestled at the base of the impressive Jarndrunmunhna-place of rock wallabies, more commonly known as Mt Nameless. It is the ideal base within driving distance to the world-famous Karijini National Park.
- Caravan Park
- Cabins
- Kiosk
- Gift & Souvenir Shop
Veterans Retreats of WA Inc
Veterans Retreats of WA Inc. was established to provide a place for veterans to de-stress.
- Fossicking Site
- Day Use Area
Blackrock Tourist Park
The Blackrock Tourist Park brings modern accommodation to the outback. Located in South Hedland, nothing is too far away; South Hedland Shopping centre a 5min drive. Blackrock is the ideal place to relax while travelling through the region.
- Caravan Park
- Cabins
- Information
- Convenience Store
Burkett Road Rest Area
Burkett Road Rest Area is beside the highway, with accessible toilets and a sheltered picnic table. There is no shade here among the arid saltbush plains. Drive through configuration suitable for large rigs.
- Day Use Area
- Information
Yannarie River Barradale Rest Area
Yannarie River Barradale Rest Area is a free overnighter on the eastern bank of the Yannarie River, just west of the Barradale Roadhouse. Set in the stark reddish orange landscape, with a scattering of gnarled trees. There is plenty of room for large rigs
- Overnight Rest Area
- Day Use Area
West Peawah River Rest Area
West Peawah River Rest Area is a free overnighter on the bank of the western branch of the Peawah River. It is a cul-de-sac configuration with a single entry/exit. There is plenty of room for large rigs. Limited partial shade.
- Overnight Rest Area
- Day Use Area
Sherlock River Rest Area
Sherlock River Rest Area is a free overnighter beside the Sherlock River. There are picnic tables here but little else. Quite a pretty spot where you an wander along the river bank and relax in the shade.
- Overnight Rest Area
- Day Use Area
40 Mile Beach Gnoorea Point Campground
40 Mile Beach Gnoorea Point Campground is located on a point with a 90deg angle so there is water on 2 sides. The point is surrounded by a reef, providing good fishing.
- Campground
- Boat Ramp
- Fishing Spot
Robe River Rest Area
Robe River Rest Area is a free overnighter on the bank of the Robe River. There is plenty of room for large rigs here, with ample turning space. Single entry and exit on the western side of the highway.
- Overnight Rest Area
- Day Use Area
Three Mile Pool Camping Area
Three Mile Pool Camping Area has a selection of shady campsites beside the river, where there is a weir and a causeway. From here you can explore the ruins of Old Onslow township.
- Camping Area
- Day Use Area
- Place of Interest
- Boat Ramp
- Fishing Spot
Onslow Turnoff Rest Area
Onslow Turnoff Rest Area is a free overnighter with a sealed drive through configuration. There are no toilets here and no shade, other than the shelter over the picnic table. Plenty of room for large rigs.
- Overnight Rest Area
- Day Use Area
- Information
Albert Tognolini Rest Area
Albert Tognolini Rest Area is a beautiful spot, with great views and located far enough from the road to avoid traffic noise. There are no toilets here, so you need to be self contained.
- Overnight Rest Area
- Day Use Area
The Cove Holiday Village
The Cove Holiday Village is a sparkling park by the coast, which is proving very popular as a tourist destination in the quiet, seaside community of Point Samson.
- Caravan Park
- Cabins
- Resort
- Information
- Fishing Spot
Cape Keraudren Campground
Cape Keraudren is a coastal sanctuary located north of Pardoo. A perfect spot for fishing and swimming.
- Campground
- Boat Ramp
- Fishing Spot
Bea Bea Creek Rest Area
Bea Bea Creek Rest Area is a nice Compact Area close to road. Not too many level sites.
- Overnight Rest Area
- Day Use Area
Cleaverville Beach Campground
Cleaverville Beach, located 26 kilometres north-west of Karratha in Western Australia (WA), is popular for extended and overnight camping or day trips and has a number of secluded scenic sites.
- Campground
- Boat Ramp
- Fishing Spot
- Overnight Rest Area
- Day Use Area
Emu Creek Station
Get a taste of the real Australian outback with a stay at Emu Creek Station in the Pilbara region of north west Western Australia. We are in a certral location from carnarvon to Karratha and Exmouth to Mt Augustus – great over night rest.
- Campground
- Place of Interest
- Fishing Spot
- Overnight Rest Area
- Fuel Available
Marble Bar Holiday Park
Marble Bar Holiday Park offers shady grassed powered and unpowered sites for campers and caravans. There is an amenities block, laundry facilities and camp kitchen.
- Caravan Park
Port Tourist Park
Whether you have your own caravan, require a campsite or are simply backpacking your way around the country, Port Tourist Park has your accommodation needs covered, at competitive prices.
- Caravan Park
- Cabins
- Restaurant
Dampier Transit Caravan Park
Dampier Transit Caravan Park is a small community operated park with about 20 sites, Bookings are required in peak periods. Three night maximum stay
- Caravan Park
Dales Campground
Karijini National Park protects many different wildlife habitats, landscapes, plants and animals of the Pilbara. Wildflowers vary with the seasons. It is home to a variety of birds, red kangaroos and euros, rock-wallabies, echidnas and several bat species.
- Campground
- National Park
Hearsons Cove
Hearsons Cove is a day rest area with picnic facilities, located in a picturesque inlet on the Burrup Peninsula. Known as one of the most beautiful beaches in the area, it is a place to swim, snorkel and fish.
- Day Use Area
- Fishing Spot
Herbert Parker Rest Area
The Herbert Parker Rest Area is a free overnighter beside the Yule River. There is plenty of room for large rigs, but the area close to the river is fenced off and not available for camping.
- Overnight Rest Area
- Day Use Area
Stargazers Campground
Stargazers is a seasonal campground and is not always open. It is close to Crossing Pool, Deep Reach Pool, Millstream Homestead Visitor Centre, Cliff lookout and Murlamunyjunha walk trail at Millstream.
- Campground
- National Park
Discovery Parks Pilbara Karratha
Discovery Parks, Pilbara Karratha, centrally located in Karratha, boasts of being the regions best resort park and caters for the growing tourist population within the region.
- Caravan Park
- Cabins
- Fishing Spot
- Kiosk
- Convenience Store
House Creek Bridge Rest Area
House Creek Bridge Rest Area is a free overnighter in a small clearing on the edge of a watercourse with good shade, located several hundred metres off the highway. There is plenty of room for large rigs.
- Overnight Rest Area
- Day Use Area
Cane River Camping Area
The Cane River Camping Area is a free camping area in the riverbed of the Cane River, under the bridge over the river. Obviously you aren't going to camp here after heavy rain, are you.
- Campground
Miliyana Campground
Miliyanha campground is a well-appointed campground next to the original historic homestead. It has 20 designated sites. The campground has a camp kitchen which includes a gas barbecue and four gas burners as well as hot and cold running water.
- Campground
- National Park
Mount Robinson Rest Area
Mount Robinson Rest Area is a free overnight rest area well off the highway along a bitumen access track. Located below the folds of a low mountain range, 20km east of the Karajini National Park.
- Overnight Rest Area
- Day Use Area
Doolena Gorge Camp Area
Doolena Gorge Camp Area is a spectacular sight at sunset, with a warm glow lighting up the rusty red outcrops dotted with sparse greenery. Just down stream from the waterfall is a good fishing spot where you can catch a nice perch for dinner.
- Campground
- Fishing Spot
Balla Balla Inlet
Balla Balla Inlet is a free camping area with a choice of fishing from the creek, the beach or venturing out into the open water to try your luck around the reefs. There is a boat ramp of sorts, but you might need a 4WD to use it.
- Campground
- Boat Ramp
- Fishing Spot
Discovery Park Onslow
Located adjacent to Beadon Creek and the nearby boat ramp, Discovery Park Onslow features a shaded swimming pool, camp kitchen, BBQ area and laundry. Accommodation is simple and secluded, comprising powered and unpowered sites.
- Caravan Park
- Boat Ramp
- Fishing Spot
Halfway Bridge Rest Area
Halfway Bridge Rest Area is a nice overnight rest area, however there are not to many spaces available.
- Overnight Rest Area
- Day Use Area
Honeymoon Cove Picnic Area
Honeymoon Cove Picnic Area is a day rest area with a jetty and a boat ramp with plenty of parking and good fishing spots. There are grassy picnic facilities here and it is especially nice at sunrise or sunset.
- Day Use Area
- Boat Ramp
- Fishing Spot
Pardoo Roadhouse Tavern & Caravan Park
Pardoo Roadhouse Tavern & Caravan Park is located on the Great Northern Highway between Broome (460km) & Port Hedland (150km).
- Caravan Park
- Cabins
- Roadhouse
- Kiosk
- Convenience Store
Opthalmia Dam Picnic Area
The Ophthalmia Dam is a spectacular oasis, formed when a branch of the Fortescue River was dammed. It stands in stark contrast to the otherwise arid landscape of the Newman outback.
- Day Use Area
Coongan River Rest Area
Coongan River Rest Area is an overnight roadside parking area. There is little here other than bins and some shade. Suitable for size rig. Level gravel surface.
- Overnight Rest Area
- Day Use Area
Harding River Caravan Park
Harding River Caravan Park is located off De Gray Street in Roebourne with plenty of room for large rigs and short and long term accommodation.
- Caravan Park
- Fishing Spot
- Kiosk
RIP Lookout
RIP Lookout is a barren gravel day rest area on an elevated ridge overlooking a highway cutting. No facilities here, but room for large rigs to turn around. Located at the end of a single entry exit track.
- Day Use Area
- Place of Interest
Port Hedland Spoil Banks Recreation Reserve
Spoil Banks Recreation Reserve is one of the most popular locations for recreational activity in Port Hedland’s coastal zone. The Spoil Bank is an artificially constructed sand bank.
- Day Use Area
- Fishing Spot
Roy Hill Rest Area
Roy Hill Rest Area is a free overnight rest area with a gravel drive through configuration. There is plenty of room for large rigs. No facilities here, just a large flat gravel area.
- Overnight Rest Area
- Day Use Area
Deep Reach Picnic Area
Deep Reach Picnic Area is a day rest area on the bank of the Fortescue River. Picnicking and fishing are popular. There are swimming areas at both Deep Reach and Crossing Pool, and row boats, canoes, rafts and windsurfers are also welcome.
- Day Use Area
- National Park
- Fishing Spot
Discovery Parks – Port Hedland
Discovery Parks – Port Hedland is an oasis within the rugged mining town of Port Hedland. Located on a peninsula where the Indian Ocean meets Pretty Pool Inlet, guests enjoy a unique level of resort park accommodation.
- Caravan Park
- Cabins
- Boat Ramp
- Fishing Spot
- Kiosk