City of Karratha district, Western Australia, Australia

Places to visit near Nickol

Nickol is a town in City of Karratha district, Western Australia, Australia, home to about 4,650 people. Within 50 km by road there are 198 places to visit — 55 beaches & coast, 41 hill stations & viewpoints, 41 rivers, islands & mangroves and 28 parks. The must-see places are Murujuga National Park (21 km), Port Robinson (34 km) and Holy Trinity Anglican Church (46 km).

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Nickol at a glance

Location
City of Karratha district, Western Australia, Australia
Population
about 4,650
Coordinates
20.7456° S, 116.7954° E
Places within 50 km
198 (4 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 Nickol

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Beaches & coast near Nickol

70 beaches & coast within 100 km of Nickol. The closest is Dampier Beach (1 km); the best-known is Port Robinson (34 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Nickol

68 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Nickol. The closest is Aboriginal Shell Midden (5 km); the best-known is White Peak (12 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Nickol

56 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Nickol. The closest is Tidepole Island (18 km). Best time: september to february.

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Parks near Nickol

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

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Nickol

16 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Nickol. The closest is Python Pool (2 km); the best-known is Murujuga National Park (21 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Nickol

13 forts & heritage within 100 km of Nickol. The closest is Red Dog Memorial (15 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Nickol

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 100 km on the road.

  1. Start in Nickol
  2. 12 km White Peak · peak, City of Karratha
  3. 4 km Three Peaks · viewpoint, City of Karratha
  4. 5 km Red Dog Memorial · monument, City of Karratha
  5. 14 km Murujuga National Park · national park, City of Karratha
  6. 31 km Port Robinson · beach, City of Karratha
  7. 34 km Back to Nickol

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    Within 15 km of Nickol

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    Places near Nickol by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Beaches & coast5570Dampier Beach (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints4168Aboriginal Shell Midden (5 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves4156Tidepole Island (18 km)
    Parks2828Brolga Meander Park (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1216Python Pool (2 km)
    Forts & heritage413Red Dog Memorial (15 km)
    Other attractions912Karratha Water Tanks Artwork (7 km)
    Churches77Church Way Park (2 km)
    Museums12Six Mile Railway Museum (6 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs02Harding Dam Spillway Viewpoint (51 km)

    Nickol: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Nickol?

    Murujuga National Park (national park, about 21 km), Karratha Water Tanks Artwork (attraction, about 7 km), White Peak (peak, about 12 km), Port Robinson (beach, about 34 km), Three Peaks (viewpoint, about 15 km), Red Dog Memorial (monument, about 15 km).

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

    198 places on Spotwander: 55 beaches & coast, 41 hill stations & viewpoints, 41 rivers, islands & mangroves, 28 parks, 12 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest beach to Nickol?

    Dampier Beach, about 1 km by road; Cleaverville, Western Australia (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Nickol?

    Aboriginal Shell Midden, about 5 km by road; Valley & Creek Line (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Nickol?

    Tidepole Island, about 18 km by road; Channel Islands (18 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Nickol?

    Start in Nickol, visit White Peak, then Three Peaks, then Red Dog Memorial, then Murujuga National Park, then Port Robinson, and drive back — about 100 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Nickol?

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

    Towns near Nickol

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