 Visit Dampier WA
Dampier is located just 30 minutes' drive west of Karratha and is the gateway to the Dampier Archipelago, a fascinating group of 42 uninhabited islands located just off the coast.
Hearson's Cove, a popular tidal swimming beach, is a great location for viewing the "Stairway to the Moon", a phenomenon which occurs at full moon between May and October.
Dampier has long been established as a major shipping port and houses massive export facilities. Tours of the islands and of the industries are available.
View the massive port loading facilities, huge stock-piles of Iron Ore and see trains nearly two kilometres long whilst on a mine company tour.
 Dampier offers hotels and motels, budget and backpacker accommodation and caravan parks.
The Dampier Peninsula
The Dampier Peninsula is a remote area north of Broome. It is a special place offering many treats for the adventurous traveller, with spectacular unspoiled coastline, tranquil community settings and sleepy holiday retreats. You can swim in the sparkling waters, go snorkelling, mudcrabbing, fishing or simply relax and enjoy the wide open stretches of white sandy beaches.
 Whilst on the Peninsula you are asked to respect the land, the culture and the privacy of local Aboriginal people. Although some communities and outstations have embraced tourism, access within the area is still restricted. As the Peninsula is home to a number of Aboriginal communities, there are opportunities to experience the culture and lifestyle. Learn about the traditional fishing and hunting techniques, of bush foods and medicines.
 It is important you observe all no entry signs on private roads, to minimise visitor impact on law grounds, burial sights and traditional fishing grounds. Please drive slowly when entering communities and do not wander uninvited into residential areas.
Other attractions include Cape Leveque where you can settle into a comfortable safari tent and Beagle Bay which is the home to the Sacred Heart Church built by the Pallotine monks in 1917.
For more information on travelling to Dampier and the Dampier Peninsula and the North West region visit Western Australia Tourism's website or alternatively the regional tourism website of the Pilbara offer very useful information.
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Disclaimer: The information contained about this region is provided as a guide only. Although every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information, Break Loose Publishing disclaim any liability or responsibility for the accuracy of the information contained herein. For our complete Disclaimer please follow the link at the foot of the page.
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