Landmark Attractions In Karratha

Karratha - Western Australia 2015

Karratha is located in a very hot area of the state with temperatures that peak in the high 40s. Over 260 days per year are over the 30C mark.

It was established as a satellite town for the port of Dampier when Dampier ran out of room for expansion. The name is derived from an Aboriginal word meaning good country. Other names suggested for the town include; Tanga-tanga, Hearson, Dixon and Nickol.

The area was first settled in 1866 by Dr Bayton and Mr. Whittal-Venn but the town was established much later in 1968.

Karratha Station was, for many years, the focal point of the area. Life on the station before development came to the Pilbara is described by Tish Lees in her book 'Lonely for my land'.

It is a major centre for iron ore workers and excellent modern shopping facilities are available, but it is a long way from anywhere. The current townsite was excised from Karratha Station.

The main highway bypasses the town and it is necessary to make a 7 kilometre detour to see the town centre.

Karratha is a good place to spend some time. The nearby towns of Cossack, Wickham, Point Samson and Roebourne make Karratha the ideal base from which to explore. The large mining companies in the area run tours of their facilities, notably Robe River Iron provides the best tour that includes Cape Lambert and Cossack.

Karratha is the only town in the area with a major industrial area (known as the LIA - Light Industrial Area).

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