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Derby
Derby is located two hours north of Broome in Western Australia s North West With its friendly easygoing outback character it has become a popular stopover for visitors heading into the gorge country of the vast north Derby was the ...
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Fitzroy Crossing
Fitzroy Crossing is located on the banks of the Fitzroy River approximately three hours drive southeast of Derby It is situated in the heart of some of the best pastoral country in Australia Other industries include tourism and mining Located ...
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Broome
The exotic pearling town of Broome offers some deliciously indulgent eco-resorts dotted across its spectacular landscape Broome acirc s Cable Beach with kilometres of white sand kissed by warm crystal waters is justifiably world famous and the ideal place to ...
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Halls Creek
Halls Creek lies on the edge of the Great Sandy Desert at the junction of the Great Northern Highway and Duncan Road in the north west of the State Halls Creek is the town closest to Purnululu National Park the ...
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Kununurra
Untamed and adventurous Kununurra is the gateway to some of Western Australia acirc s remarkable natural attractions With sizzling red soil wide open blue skies and rugged bush scenery this place will enliven your senses Well located about a three ...
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Wyndham
An hours drive from Kununurra is the most northerly town and harbour of Western Australia Wyndham The entrance to the town is dominated by an metre long three metre high sculpture of a saltwater crocodile As you d expect the ...
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Dampier
Dampier is located just minutes drive west of Karratha and is the gateway to the Dampier Archipelago a fascinating group of uninhabited islands located just off the coast Hearson s Cove a popular tidal swimming beach is a great location ...
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Karratha
Karratha is located kilometres north of Perth on the North West Coastal Highway and about three hours drive from Port Hedland Known for its iron ore industry Karratha is a rapidly growing town It enjoys a warm climate all year ...
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Newman
Newman in the state s north is the southern gateway to the beautiful Karijini National Park and is in close proximity to the Newman Waterholes and Aboriginal rock carvings Newman is located kilometres north of Perth along the Great Northern ...
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Port Hedland
Port Hedland is a large coastal town located approximately kilometres from Perth It is renowned for its indigenous culture and history long trains big ships salt piles and red dust Often referred to as the friendliest town in the Pilbara ...
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Tom Price
Nestled deep in the Hamersley Ranges at the base of the beautiful Mt Nameless is the town of Tom Price to the heart of Karijini country in the north of the state Tom Price is a picturesque modern and fully ...
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Nullagine
Nullagine is a hour drive from Perth kilometres north of Newman With the discovery of gold in and later diamond and gem stones Nullagine is home to many gold miners and prospectors This unspoilt area is a must for the ...
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Eighty Mile Beach
Eighty Mile Beach is situated almost halfway between Broome and Port Hedland The beach is a paradise of pristine coastline It is perfect for walking fishing fossicking for shells or just sitting back and enjoying the magnificent sunset The area ...
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Hamersley Range
The Hamersley Ranges are located within the majestic Karijini National Park four and a half hours drive south of Port Hedland Features of the Ranges are the spectacular gorges dating back million years carved by the waters of the Fortescue ...
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Karijini
Formerly the Hamersley Ranges Karijini National Park is located a five to six hour drive south of Roebourne or about three days north of Perth Karijini National Park is the second largest National Park in Western Australia It boasts an ...
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Millstream
Millstream is a tropical oasis an hour and a half drive southeast of Karratha Once the tribal meeting place for the Yinjibarndi people Millstream has become a popular tourist destination with its natural pools gorges and surrounding Millstream Chichester National ...
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Warmun
Warmun Turkey Creek is close to one of the natural wonders of the world the spectacular Purnululu Bungle Bungle National Park Exhilarating helicopter flights depart from Warmun over the Bungle Bungle One day and two day tours depart from Warmun ...
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Cossack
Nestled at the mouth of the Harding River near Roebourne Cossack beckons the traveller and offers a unique glimpse into the past The town features many fine stone buildings which have been fully restored and now offer an array of ...
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Marble Bar
Situated kilometres southeast of Port Hedland Marble Bar is best known for being the hottest town in Australia although perfect weather is enjoyed from April to September The town was called Marble Bar after a stunning formation of jasper which ...
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Onslow
Onslow is located kilometres north of Perth The town is blessed by its proximity to the ocean and the Ashburton River just a half hour drive away Have a swim or enjoy the fishing and mud crabbing at Five Mile ...
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Pannawonica
Located approximately a two and a half hour drive south west of Karratha Pannawonica is a mining town owned by the Robe River Mining Company It is a closed town however Robe River operates a free tour of Mesa J ...
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Paraburdoo
Lying kilometres north of the Tropic of Capricorn and only an hour s drive from Tom Price Paraburdoo is a small mining town Affiliated with the iron ore mining industry the town was purpose-built to accommodate its workers Construction of ...
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Point Samson
Located a minute drive north of Roebourne Point Samson can be found at the eastern tip of the Dampier Archipelago This tranquil fishing hamlet is an ideal spot to relax and soak up the quiet beauty of the northwest coast ...
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Roebourne
Roebourne is kilometres south of Karratha on the North West Coastal Highway It was established in and is the oldest town on the north west coast The climate is warm all year round It was developed as the capital and ...
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South Hedland
South Hedland located minutes drive inland from the coastal town of Port Hedland in the state s north was born when the booming Port Hedland ran out of suitable building land in the mid s To solve this problem a ...
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Whim Creek
The town of Whim Creek is located between Karratha and Port Hedland or two and a half days drive north of Perth In with the discovery of gold and copper the town was born In its heyday Whim Creek sported ...
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Wickham
Wickham is a working port town in the north of Western Australia near Karratha Named after John Clements Wickham Captain of the survey ship Beagle which visited the area in the s Wickham was established especially to service the needs ...
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Christmas Island
Christmas Island is a dot in the Indian Ocean located kilometres north west of Perth Western Australia Even though it is an Australian Territory its closest neighbour is Java kilometres away If you love nature you will love Christmas Island ...
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Cable Beach
Cable Beach is renowned as one of the most stunning beaches in the world with twenty-two kilometres of pristine white sands fringing the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean Washed clean every day by tides that can reach over nine ...
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