Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
( 08-9183 1109; The Esplanade; unpowered/ powered sites $18/22)
Has a handful of grassy sites over-
looking the water.
Karratha
Most travellers bank, restock, repair stuff and get out of town before their wallet ignites.
From behind the visitor centre, the
Jaburara Heritage Trail
(3.5km one way) takes visitors
through significant traditional sites and details the displacement and eventual extinction of
the Jaburara people. Bring plenty of water and start early.
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Sleeping & Eating
Accommodation prospects are dire in Karratha; try to stay at beautiful Point Samson in-
stead. Otherwise, search online for last-minute deals. Due to FIFO, weekends are usually
cheaper than midweek.
The shopping centre has most things you'll need, including ATMs, takeaway food and
supermarkets. The JavaVan coffee, in the visitor centre car park, is the best in town.
Pilbara Holiday Park
(
CARAVAN PARK
$
08-9185 1855;
www.aspenparks.com.au
; Rosemary Rd; powered sites $40, motel/studio d $229/220;
)
Neat and well run with good facilities.
All Seasons Karratha
( 08-9185 1155;
www.accorhotels.com.au
;
Searipple Rd; d from $309; )
This hotel has pleas-
ant rooms with data ports (15 minutes free), several bars, a pool and an outdoor bistro.
HOTEL
$$$
Karratha Sushi Bar
(
JAPANESE
$
10am-9pm)
Sick of pub grub? Try the excellent sushi.
08-9183 8789; Balmoral Rd;
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Information
Karratha Visitor Centre
( 08-9144 4600;
www.pilbaracoast.com
; Karratha Rd; 9am-5pm Mon-Fri,
10am-1pm Sat & Sun, shorter hr Nov-Apr; )
Has good local info, supplies Hamersley Iron (HI)
road permits, books tours (including to mining infrastructure) and may be able to find you
a room.
