 Visit the Pilbara WA
The Pilbara is a region that roughly covers 500,000 square kilometres. The primary centres are located in Karratha and Port Hedland on the coast and Tom Price and Newman inland.
Ancient mountains, breath-taking gorges, vast plains and tranquil oases greet new explorers to the Pilbara.
Engulfed by a 2.5 billion year old landscape are three world-class national parks, including Karijini, regarded as one of the natural jewels of Western Australia.
During the wet summer months monsoonal rains surge through the park's gorges, creating spectacular waterfalls and sheer cliffs. As the waters recede for the temperate winter, they leave fern and rush-fringed pools that are ideal for a cool swim after a walk along the scenic trails.
 Millstream-Chichester National Park is situated on the Fortescue River and surrounded by lush waterlilies, ferns and the rare Livistonia (Millstream Palm). Visit the historic Millstream homestead or stay the night at some of the best campsites around.
Pristine beaches, beautiful coral grounds and abundant fish make the coastlines a must for the fishing or diving enthusiast. Acres of coral grounds are said to be on a par with Australia's best, while beaches offer excellent snorkelling and fishing all year round.
The warm waters are the destination of migrating humpback whales while local beaches come alive for a few nights each year while turtles lay their eggs.
 The Pilbara is the most prolific Aboriginal rock-engraving region in the world, with over 10,000 carvings being found along the Burrup Peninsula near Dampier.
See the worlds largest natural gas project, giant iron ore ships, the worlds largest single open-cut iron ore mine and trains nearly three kilometres long.
For more information on travelling to Pilbara 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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WA's National Parks & Reserves can be closed at times because of bushfire danger, Cyclone or flooding and other natural emergencies. Phone 1300 657 721 for emergency alerts or visit the FESA for more information. Find out about the National Parks and forests of WA by visititing CALM. Remember, play it safe and tell others where you go and when you will be back.
All images © WA Tourism.
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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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