We can assist in the booking of any tours you
require
Just a short
distance from Karratha lays the Burrup Peninsula, internationally renowned as
one of the most important areas in the world for ancient Aboriginal rock art.
Karratha
Backpackers now runs tours of the area exclusively for their guests. The cost
is $25, including light refreshments, or if you stay for 3 nights, it's just $10. This is the only tour
operating to the Burrup Peninsula.
Roebourne/Cossack/Pt.
Samson
Karratha
Backpackers also conducts tours of Roebourne, Cossack and Point Samson
exclusively for their guests. See the Pilbara's early European history,
museums, pioneer artifacts, restored buildings and a fascinating little fishing
village! The cost is $25, including light refreshments,
or if you stay for 3 nights, it's just $10. This is the only tour operating to these areas.
Karijini
National Park
We are booking
agents for Snappy Gum Safaris, who run 2 day/1 night tours to the Karijini. These
tours operate twice a week, leaving Tuesdays and Saturdays, and are very
popular with backpackers. The cost is $195. If you book through Karratha
Backpackers, we will give you a free Burrup Peninsula or Roebourne/Cossack/Pt.
Samson tour! We'll also store your luggage while you're on tour.
Millstream/Chichester
National Park
Snappy Gum Safaris
also do day trips to Millstream. These operate Mon - Sat incl. in season, and
only cost $75, including lunch.
Dampier Salt
Bookings essential.
Covered shoes must be worn.
Adults $16
Concession $14 Children $8
For bookings call
Karratha Tourist Bureau.
Phone: (08) 9144
4600 Fax: (08) 9144 4620
Hammersley
Iron
Adults $5
Concession & Children $3
For bookings call
Karratha Tourist Bureau.
Phone: (08) 9144
4600
Northwest
Shelf Gas Project
Admission is free.
No tour but very informative Visitors Center.
Opening hours: April to October: Mon - Fri 10am-4pm.
November to March:
10am-4pm.
Closed Christmas, New
Year and Easter
Phone: (08) 9158
8292 Fax: (08) 9158 8647