DAMPIER
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Major seaport in the north of the state servicing the northwest shelf oil rigs and iron shipments from the inland towns of Paraburdoo, Tom Price and Brockman. The port has the largest tonnage of any Australian port.
It is on the Dampier Archipelage, a collection of over 40 islands, modestly named by Capt. William Dampier in 1688 which have a varied history including pearling, whaling and shipwrecks.
Fishing and diving are popular recreations around Dampier and there are some spectacular aboriginal rock carvings on the nearby Burrup Peninsula.
Named after explorere William Dampier who sailed into the area in 1688.
PLACES OF INTEREST:
  • Hamersley Iron Co Tours
  • Woodside Energy North West Shelf Venture Tours
  • Aboriginal Rock Engravings
    ACCOMMODATION & SERVICES:


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    INFORMATION CENTRE:
    Karratha Visitor Centre
    Karratha Rd. Karratha. WA 6714
    Ph: 08 9144 4600
    HOW TO GET THERE:
    By car along the North West Hwy.
  • Light Plane | Coach
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