Coral Coast & PilbaraSights

Sights in Coral Coast & Pilbara

  1. Cape Range National Park

    Stunning Cape Range National Park covers 510 sq km, about a third of the North-West Cape peninsula, and is rich in wildlife – kangaroos, emus, echidnas and lizards are easily spotted on a walk or drive through the park. Spectacular deep canyons and rugged red limestone gorges dramatically cut into the range and flow with deep blue water that mirrors the cliffs when calm. The gorges gradually give way to white sand, which leads to the crystal waters of Ningaloo Reef.

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  2. Millstream-Chichester National Park

    Around 120km south of Roebourne, this 2000-sq-km park is well worth a detour – you’ll be rewarded by panoramic vistas reminiscent of the USA’s Monument Valley.

    The unstaffed Millstream visitors centre (h8am-4pm) was once the homestead of a pastoral station and now has excellent displays on the park’s history, ecosystems and traditional owners, the Yindjibarndi people.

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    Dalgety House Museum

    Charming Dalgety House Museum, dating to 1903, is one of the few remaining examples of early-20th-century architecture. Displays tell the story of Port Hedland’s early development days.

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    Courthouse Arts Centre & Gallery

    Courthouse Arts Centre & Gallery has a rotation of contemporary art exhibitions, as well as a gallery shop that sells Aboriginal and local art and crafts.

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  6. Comet Gold Mine

    At the one-room museum of the Comet Gold Mine, visitors can look at old relics from gold mines, photos of aviator Kingsford Smith and the Corunna Downs secret airbase, plus displays of local rocks and minerals. You can also camp or park your caravan here for $10 per person. It’s 8km west of town.

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