Karratha to Broome road trip: Distance, drive time & best stops
Karratha to Broome drive: Port Hedland
Otherwise slug straight through to Port Hedland, another Pilbara mining town.
Things to do in Port Hedland include watching the Staircase to the Moon phenomenon at the Cooke Point Lookout and taking a harbour tour. You might as well enjoy them, because it’s another gruelling 604km from Port Hedland to Broome.
Port Hedland accommodation recommendations
The best places to stay in Port Hedland are:
- For a cheapish but decent motel: South Hedland Motel.
- For beachfront location and overall quality: Hospitality Port Hedland.
- For more space, a kitchen and laundry: Mia Mia Executive Apartments.
- For a pool and family-friendly facilities: Discovery Parks Port Hedland.
The next realistic stop is the Pardoo Roadhouse, 144km from Port Hedland. Here, you’ll find the turn-off for gorgeous Cape Keraudren, an in-the-know spot for Indian Ocean fishing and crabbing.
The next turn off is 250km from Port Hedland, and heads to 80 Mile Beach. Here, thebeachside Eighty Mile Beach Caravan Park offers powered sites, cabins, gas barbecues and a little shop. You can also expect white sand, multicoloured sunsets and migratory birds.
Click through for next section: Roadhouses on the drive to Broome.