Karratha and the Pilbara Coast
Ancient rock art, wild coast
schedule 1 min read / Updated Jun 2026
Karratha and the Pilbara Coast sit in the remote north-west of Western Australia, where a UNESCO World Heritage rock art landscape meets a dazzling archipelago of 42 islands fringed by coral. The region pairs deep Aboriginal cultural heritage - stretching back more than 50,000 years - with rugged gorges, tidal phenomena, and a rapidly maturing food and craft-beer scene. It rewards travellers who venture beyond the highway with experiences found nowhere else on earth.
Karratha and the Pilbara Coast sit in the remote north-west of Western Australia, where a UNESCO World Heritage rock art landscape meets a dazzling archipelago of 42 islands fringed by coral. The region pairs deep Aboriginal cultural heritage - stretching back more than 50,000 years - with rugged gorges, tidal phenomena, and a rapidly maturing food and craft-beer scene. It rewards travellers who venture beyond the highway with experiences found nowhere else on earth.
Tourist locations
Places to visit in Karratha and the Pilbara Coast.
6 locations to explore
Cossack Historic Town
Pearling port frozen in time
Free
Full guide arrow_forwardHearson Cove
Staircase to the Moon beach
Free
Full guide arrow_forwardMillstream Chichester National Park
Gorge pools and Yindjibarndi country
$17 per vehicle (up to 12 passengers)
Full guide arrow_forwardMurujuga National Park
World Heritage rock art peninsula
Free (guided cultural tours from $35 child / $75 adult)
Full guide arrow_forwardNorth West Brewing Co.
Karratha's pioneering craft brewery
Free entry
Full guide arrow_forwardPoint Samson and Honeymoon Cove
Coral gardens and seafood village
Free
Full guide arrow_forwardScenic views
Lookouts near Karratha and the Pilbara Coast.
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