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City of Karratha
The City of Karratha is located in the dynamic Pilbara region of north Western Australia, encompassing the towns of Karratha, Roebourne, Dampier, Cossack, Wickham and Point Samson. The region is the engine of Australia's economic growth. With a range of lifestyle attributes and business opportunities, it is an ideal place to visit, invest, relocate or build a career.
Geography
➜ 15,882 square kilometres in area
➜ 1,566 kilometres north of Perth
➜ Comprises the townships of Karratha, Dampier, Wickham, Roebourne, Point Samson and Cossack
➜ Average Max. Temp (°C) 32, Average Min. Temp (°C) 21
➜ Mean Annual Rainfall 274mm
Events and Community Activities
The City of Karratha has an established calendar of community events. The pinnacle event is the City’s Cossack Art Awards followed by the Red Earth Arts Festival and the FeNaClNG Festival. Other major events include NAIDOC Week, the Citizenship and Australia Day activities, Karratha Community Celebration and the Walkington Academic Awards. Check our Events Calendar for an up-to-date list of events in the City.
Recreation, Leisure, Arts and Culture
There is a mix of formal, informal and outdoor lifestyle amenities spread throughout the City. This includes great public swimming pools, indoor and outdoor recreation facilities and fantastic boating, fishing and camping. A number of arts and cultural amenities are available including the Roebourne Museum, Karratha Arts and Learning Centre, historic Cossack, Moonrise Cinema and numerous indigenous art galleries.
Find out more about local attractions and sights in the City
See local attractions and sights or visit the Karratha Visitor Centre, located on Karratha Road near the turnoff to the Karratha town centre. For more information on the City of Karratha please visit www.karratha.wa.gov.au.
Take a look at the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page for answers to some of our more commonly asked questions.