Karratha is an
Aboriginal word meaning "good country". It was the name given to the pastoral
property (Karratha Station) by the first owners, Dr Bayton and Harry Whittal
Venn.
Karratha was
brought about mainly by the continued development of the Hammersley Iron
Project, the lack of suitable land for the expansion of Dampier, and the start
of the Dampier Salt Project. Karratha commenced in 1968, with provision for it
to become the regional center of the area with administrative, commercial,
industrial and residential infrastructure to satisfy the increasing needs of a
rapidly developing area.
Karratha, with
near-to-perfect warm winter temperatures, is used to escape the southern cold
and soak up the sun in a clean, modern town. Most visitors use Karratha as a
base while touring nearby Dampier, Roebourne, Wickham, Cossack and Point Samson, or as a base for fishing trips,
exploring the offshore islands, rock collecting, or enjoying the scenery in the
neighboring hills and gorges.
KARRATHA DATA
Population
10,000
Industries
Mining, Shipping, Tourism.
Services and Attractions:
Fuel, Mechanical, Hospital, Medical, Dental, Airport, Motels,
Hotels, Caravan Parks, Backpackers, Station Stays, Restaurants, Shopping
Centres, Tours, Fishing and Diving Charters, Golf, Tennis, Bowls, Water sports,
Fishing, Swimming, Scenic Flights.
Essential Information:
Police: .................................... 9144
2233
Hospital: ................................. 9144
0330
Ambulance: ............................. 9144
1222
Fire: ........................................ 000
Doctor: .................................... 9185
3555
Dental: .................................... 9144
2979
State Emergency Service: ........ 9144
1848
Road Condition Report: ............. 1800
013 314
Sea Rescue: ........................... 9144
4938
Customs Watch: ...................... 1800
06 1800
Taxi: ....................................... 9185
4444
Tourist Bureau: ........................ 9144
4600
Service
Clubs
Lions: ..................................... 9143
6849
Rotary:..................................... 9185
1864
CWA: ..................................... 9185
1277
RSL: ....................................... 9144
1877
Golf Club: ................................ 9185
1045
Bowling Club: .......................... 9185
1045
Tennis Club: ............................ 9185
3581
Yacht Club: ............................. 9183
1116
Banks
Challenge: ............................... 9185 2655
Commonwealth: ....................... 9185
1622
BankWest: .............................. 9185
3011
National:.................................. 9143
1033
ANZ: ....................................... 9185
2677
Churches
Roman Catholic: ...................... 9185 1443
Anglican: ................................. 9144
2594
Uniting: ................................... 9144
4560
Baptist: ................................... 9184
4008
Jehovah's Witness: .................. 9185
3962
History
Special
Events
FeNacLNG
Festival........................................... Annually
in August
GAMEX Game Fishing Tournament.................... Annually
in August
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