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LOCAL ATTRACTIONS.......
Port Hedland is a thriving town of some 15,000 people situated in the
north western corner of Western Australia. The town is famous for many
things, the most notable being that is serves as a gateway to the
stunning Pilbara region. |
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The
Pilbara encompasses over half a million square kilometres of
magnificent mountain ranges, endless desert dunes, refreshing river
pools, isolated offshore island and breath taking gorges.
Vibrant wildflowers provide a stark contrast to the dusty red earth
spotted with golden spinifex grass. A truly unique part of
Australia.
The town of Port Hedland itself lies alongside a mangrove fringed
inlet teeming fish and other marine life. The area boasts numerous
pristine beaches where gorgeous sunsets are par for the course.
The fishing, as you would expect, is nothing short of legendary. |
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The original inhabitants, the Karriyarra people, call the place
Marapikurrinya for the hand shaped formation of the tidal creeks
coming off the natural harbour. The town and it's inhabitants are
open and relaxed, typically West Australian.
Feel free to ask our friendly and knowledgeable staff about the best things
to see and do during your stay. Some suggestions include:
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The town boasts
a Western Australian Tourism Award winning Cultural and
Heritage Trail that clearly maps out the early times of
European settlement, encompassing indigenous and European
interaction during that time. |
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Whale watching -
between June and October, the waters off Port Hedland are
inhabited by migrating humpback whales. Their mating rituals
involving breaching and tail slapping and make for an exciting
attraction to observe. |
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Stairway to the
Moon - Generally seen between March to October each year
Stairway to the Moon is created when a full moon rises over
the shoreline at low tide. As the moon rises, rays of light
hit pools of water left behind by the receding tide. It
creates an illusion of a “stairway” leading up to the moon. |
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Excellent
fishing, crabbing and watching turtles nesting
at various times of the year. |
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Dalgety House,
an historic pastoral era dwelling, museum and interpretive
centre located in Wedge Street. |
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Courthouse Arts
and Gallery Centre, showcasing indigenous Pilbara arts and
crafts. |
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The Port area,
where bulk carrier vessels of up to 260,000 tonnes and over
230 metres in length glide through a narrow harbour entrance
adjacent to the main street. |
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Explore the
tidal creeks at Pretty Pool and Six Mile Creek. Tides which
range from half a metre to a whopping eight metres, create
fantastic opportunities for shell collectors and photographers
alike. |
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Explore the
Royal Flying Doctor's base in Richardson Street. The base was
established in 1935 and was the first of it's kind in Western
Australia. |
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Be inspired by
the Aboriginal art at Two Mile Ridge. The limestone engravings
depict whales, turtles, fish and more. |
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Much, much
more.......just ask our friendly staff. |
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