City of Karratha district, Western Australia, Australia

Places to visit near Dampier

Dampier is a town in City of Karratha district, Western Australia, Australia, home to about 1,172 people. Within 50 km by road there are 184 places to visit — 58 beaches & coast, 31 hill stations & viewpoints, 44 rivers, islands & mangroves and 22 parks. The must-see places are Murujuga National Park (15 km), Port Robinson (42 km) and Holy Trinity Anglican Church (58 km).

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Dampier, Western Australia
Dampier, City of Karratha district, Western Australia, Australia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Dampier at a glance

Location
City of Karratha district, Western Australia, Australia
Population
about 1,172
Coordinates
20.6627° S, 116.7126° E
Places within 50 km
184 (2 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for beaches & coast; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for parks

Top places to visit near Dampier

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Beaches & coast near Dampier

71 beaches & coast within 100 km of Dampier. The closest is Shark Cage Beach (1 km); the best-known is Foul Point (2 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Dampier

69 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Dampier. The closest is Harbour Mound (1 km); the best-known is Kangaroo Hill (2 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Dampier

57 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Dampier. The closest is Tidepole Island (2 km). Best time: september to february.

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Parks near Dampier

28 parks within 100 km of Dampier. The closest is Lions Park, Dampier (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Dampier

16 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Dampier. The closest is WA36907 Reserve (10 km); the best-known is Murujuga National Park (15 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Dampier

13 forts & heritage within 100 km of Dampier. The closest is Red Dog Memorial (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Dampier

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 34 km on the road.

  1. Start in Dampier
  2. 2 km Foul Point · beach, City of Karratha
  3. 2 km Tidepole Island · island, City of Karratha
  4. 14 km Murujuga National Park · national park, City of Karratha
  5. 13 km Kangaroo Hill · hill, City of Karratha
  6. 2 km Red Dog Memorial · monument, City of Karratha
  7. 1 km Back to Dampier

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    Within 15 km of Dampier

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Dampier by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Beaches & coast5871Shark Cage Beach (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints3169Harbour Mound (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves4457Tidepole Island (2 km)
    Parks2228Lions Park, Dampier (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1216WA36907 Reserve (10 km)
    Forts & heritage213Red Dog Memorial (1 km)
    Other attractions913Dampier Weather Radar (4 km)
    Churches57St Peter's (1 km)
    Museums12Six Mile Railway Museum (10 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs02Harding Dam Spillway Viewpoint (67 km)

    Dampier: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Dampier?

    Murujuga National Park (national park, about 15 km), Red Dog Memorial (monument, about 1 km), Foul Point (beach, about 2 km), Kangaroo Hill (hill, about 2 km), Tidepole Island (island, about 2 km), Channel Islands (river spot, about 2 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Dampier?

    184 places on Spotwander: 58 beaches & coast, 31 hill stations & viewpoints, 44 rivers, islands & mangroves, 22 parks, 12 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest beach to Dampier?

    Shark Cage Beach, about 1 km by road; Foul Point (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Dampier?

    Harbour Mound, about 1 km by road; Boat Rock (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Dampier?

    Tidepole Island, about 2 km by road; Channel Islands (2 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Dampier?

    Start in Dampier, visit Foul Point, then Tidepole Island, then Murujuga National Park, then Kangaroo Hill, then Red Dog Memorial, and drive back — about 34 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Dampier?

    October to March for beaches & coast; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for parks.

    Towns near Dampier

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Dampier’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Dampier on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.