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Australian Defence College
ACSC Lecturers 2013
Pilbara
Sunday 29 September Thursday 3 October 2013
My Pilbara Adventure2 day Pilbara Itinerary
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We have a mission on this adventure .
To hide magnets around the Pilbara
Inving people to find them
Posng that on Facebook
to have fun in the Pilbara
take a note of where and when and
take a photo.
So we can encourage more people
GO
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Itinerary Overview
Day 1 Fly Perth to Port Hedland
Day 2 Port Hedland to Marble Bar
Day 3 Marble Bar to Newman
Day 4 Newman to Karajini
Day 5 Newman
Day 6 Newman to Karijini
Day 7 Karajini
Day 8 Karijini to Point Samson
Day 9 Point Samson to Karratha
Day 10 Karratha
Day 11 Karratha
Day 12 Fly Karratha to Perth
Flight Information
Frequent flights available to and from the Pilbara
Important Numbers
Mobile Emergency calls 112
Note mobile reception is generally not available outside of town areas.
RFDS 1800 625 800 or on sat phone: 08 9417 6389
Satellite phone
Device with Skype ability could be of benefit.
General information
Weather in the Pilbara,April;
Day time temperature range is between 27 to 41 C average is 36
Night time temperature range is between 14 and 29 C average is 26
You will need:
Good walking shoes and reef walkers or shoes which grip in water
Casual clothes including T-shirts, shorts, jeans, long sleeved shirt, swim togs, hat or cap,
And some good casual clothes for town wear
There will be costs which will be yours to pay ie; alcoholic beverages.
Tour information
SITE TOURS: Where noted, you will need to be dressed in long cotton trousers and have a long sleevedcotton shirt and wear closed in sturdy shoes.
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This itinerary has been prepared to assist anyone who would like to visit the region. For people flying in, hire fromone of our local providers and drive yourself around the region. You may wish to undertake some 4 wheel drive
training before you commence the adventure and ensure you abide by the rules of remote area travel. Enjoy!
Pilbara Development Commission
www.pdc.wa.gov.au
Micromedia
www.micromedia.com.au/
Outer Bounds Photography
www.outerboundsphotography.com.au/
Raw Hire
www.rawhire.com.au
Tourism WA
www.westernaustralia.com
Australias Northwest
www.australiasnorthwest.com
Special thanks to Corey Colum
hps://www.facebook.com/CoreyColumsMusic
My Pilbara Adventure: Major Sponsors
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07:00 Flight check in
08:15 Enjoy your flight
10:20
Retrieve your luggage
Get your hire car
Depart for the Esplanade Hotel Port Hedland
11:00
Dump your stuff and lets go get busyThe largest Cruise Ship to visit the Port Voyager ofthe Seas is here today. Its going to be busy.
West End Markets are waiting to be explored butlets start at the Port Hedland Visitor Centre
Ph: 9173 1711
11:50
Lunch at the train
Silver Star Caf, a unique piece of the areas historywith a new life.
Ph: 0411 143 663
Grab a drink and lets get going - 12:40 to the Visitor
Centre
13:00 The BHP Port Tour
Courthouse Art Gallery
Port Hedland Historical Society: Dalgety Museum
And 16:00 back to .. Marrapikurinya Park to wave
farewell to the shipa different view of the highestearning export port in Australia and one of the top
five globally.
17:00Time for a cool down at the Esplanade before
dinner.Ph: 9173 9700
18:00Lets meet for a drink before dinner at 1901
Restaurant
Turn in for the night
My Pilbara Adventure: Day 1 Sunday 30 March 2014
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MAPS
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Australias Northwest
www.australiasnorthwest.com/
www.facebook.com/northwestaustralia?fref=ts
Port Hedland Visitor Centre
www.visitporthedland.com/
www.facebook.com/porthedlandvisitorcentre?fref=ts
Town of Port Hedland
www.porthedland.wa.gov.au
Esplanade Hotel
www.theesplanadeporthedland.com.au/index.php
www.facebook.com/EsplanadePH
Silver Star Caf
www.silverstarcafe.com.au/
hp://www.silverstarcafe.com.au/An icon.aspx
www.facebook.com/pages/Silver StarCafe/134714013258866?fref=ts
Courthouse Art Gallery
www.courthousegallery.com.au/
Port Hedland Historical Society
hps://www.facebook.com/DalgetyHouseMuseum
My Pilbara Adventure today is made possible through the sponsorship of:
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Travel Journal: Notes and Drawings
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My Pilbara Adventure: Day 2 Monday 31 March 2014
Rise and shine
Maybe a stroll before breakfast
07:30 Meet in the outdoor restaurant for breakfast Ph: 9173 9700
09:00Packed lunch collected from Hedland Harbour Cafwith thanks to Ray and the team.
Ph: 9173 2630
09:30Checked out and ready to have a quick look aroundthe Hedland area
11:00 On the road to Marble Bar
13:00Stop at Doolena Gorge for lunch and maybe a
paddle if the water is nice.
14:30
Continue on to Marble Bar
Stop in and see Kate at the Shire of East Pilbara
offices Visitor Centre
Ph: 9176 1008
15:00
Continue on to the Comet Gold Mine Museum and
Visitor Centre
Hosts Trevor and Sue
Ph: 9176 1015
16:00 Off to Chinamans and Marble Bar Pool
17:30Check in to the Iron Clad Hotel
Host: Tom FoxPh: 9176 1066
18:00 Off for some pre-dinner drinksHows the view at sunset?
19:00 Dinner
Turn in for the night
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MAPS
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My Pilbara Adventure today is made possible through the sponsorship of:
Esplanade Hotel
www.theesplanadeporthedland.com.au/index.php
www.facebook.com/EsplanadePH
Hedland Harbour Cafe
Town of Port Hedland
www.porthedland.wa.gov.au
Shire of East Pilbara: Marble Bar offices & Visitor Centre
hp://www.eastpilbara.wa.gov.au/Marble Bar.aspx
Comet Gold Mine Museum and Visitor Centre
cometmines@bigpond.com hps://www.facebook.com/pages/Comet GoldMineTourist
Centre/469380913115053?fref=ts
The Iron Clad Hotel
hp://publocaon.com.au/pubs/wa/marble bar/ironcladhotel
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Travel Journal: Notes and Drawings
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My Pilbara Adventure today is made possible through the sponsorship of:
The Iron Clad Hotel
hp://publocaon.com.au/pubs/wa/marble bar/ironcladhotel
Nullagine Hotel
hp://nullaginehotel.com.au/
Newman Visitor Centre
hp://newman.org.au/
Newman Visitor Centre Accommodaon
hp://newman.org.au/visitors/accommoda on/
Mia Mia Restaurant
hp://www.miamia.com.au/dining/
hps://www.facebook.com/MiaMiaHouseDesert
Shire of East Pilbara
hp://www.eastpilbara.wa.gov.au/Marble Bar.aspx
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Travel Journal: Notes and Drawings
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My Pilbara Adventure: Day 4 Tuesday 2 April 2014
Rise and shine
Breakfast is being provided by Newman HotelPh: 9175 9300
09:15 Over to the Visitor Centre for the mornings tour
09:30BHP Billiton Iron Ore
Mount Whaleback mine tourSITE REQUIREMENTS
11:15Back to the Newman Visitor Centre
morning tea
11:45 Collect a packed lunch from Newman Hotel Ph: 9175 9300
11:55 Drive to MM Arts
12:00Martu Milli Arts
Indigenous arts centrePh: 9175 8022
13:30Head for Kalgan Pool
Spend the afternoon playing
17:00Back to Newman and our Chalets
Freshen upPh: 9175 2888
18:00
Capricorn Bar and Grill
Capricorn Roadhouse (across the Tropic line)
Pool if you want another swim and showers if you
want to rinse before dinner.
Ph: 9175 1535
Chalet beds are calling us in
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MAPS
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My Pilbara Adventure today is made possible through the sponsorship of:
Newman Visitor Centre
h
p://newman.org.au/
Martu Milli Arts
hp://www.martumili.com.au/
Newman Hotel
hp://www.newmanhotel.com.au/facili es.html
Capricpron Bar and grill
hp://www.capricornbarandgrill.com.au/
www.facebook.com/Newmancappy
Newman Visitor Centre
hp://newman.org.au/visitors/accommoda on/
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Travel Journal: Notes and Drawings
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My Pilbara Adventure: Day 5 Thursday 3 April 2014
Stroll out to greet the day
Breakfast is being provided by the Newman HotelPh: 9175 9300
09:30
Pack up again and check out of Newman VisitorCentre Chalets
Collect our packed lunch from the Newman Hotel
If you want to make any calls do that before we get
to Karijini as connectivity is a bit ordinary!
Ph: 9175 2888
Ph: 9175 9300
Karijini National Park here we come
Can we find Wonmunna enroute?
Great secret spot this one ...
Enter Karijini National Park
Great to have a Pilbara Parks Pass from the
Department of Parks and Wildlife
ICE for Rangers: 9189 8147
12:30
Lets go to Dales Gorge, Fern Pool and Circular
Pool
Lunch time with a view
And some time to play
Continue on to the Karijini Visitor Centre
Great buildingPh: 9189 8121
Check in to our accommodationPilbara Development
Commission
18:30 DinnerPilbara Development
Commission
Check out the sky tonight before you turn in.
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My Pilbara Adventure today is made possible through the sponsorship of:
Newman Visitor Centre
hp://newman.org.au/
Newman Hotel
hp://www.newmanhotel.com.au/facili es.html
Department of Parks and Wildlife
hp://parks.dpaw.wa.gov.au/tourismregion/pilbara
hps://www.facebook.com/DPaW.Pilbara?fref=ts
Karijini Eco Retreat
hp://www.karijiniecoretreat.com.au/
hps://www.facebook.com/karijiniretreat
Shire of Ashburton
hp://www.ashburton.wa.gov.au/
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Travel Journal: Notes and Drawings
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My Pilbara Adventure: Day 6 Friday 4 April 2014
Hope you slept well - feel free to have a little lie in
because today we are off the clock just need to
check restaurant times so we dont miss the food.
Breakfast alfresco - Continental provided. Upgrade
to a full breakfast at your costPh: 9189 8313
Collect our lunches
When you are ready lets head to Oxer Lookout and
Hancock Gorge
Back in the vehicles and check out Joffre and Knox
Lets spend some time at Kalamina Gorge
Well have lunch when we are hungry and make a
shortish day of it today, relax and stay away from
the clock.
Back to the Retreat and freshen up then Dinner at
the restaurant. Ph: 9189 8313
Hope the stars are out tonight.
Is the Southern Cross Visible?
iPad and iPhone app
Skyview is free
How many satellites are in the
sky above us tonight?
Where is the constellaon for your star sign?
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MAPS
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My Pilbara Adventure today is made possible through the sponsorship of:
Karijini Eco Retreat
hp://www.karijiniecoretreat.com.au/
hps://www.facebook.com/karijiniretreat
Department of Parks and Wildlife
hp://parks.dpaw.wa.gov.au/tourismregion/pilbara
hps://www.facebook.com/DPaW.Pilbara?fref=ts
Shire of Ashburton
hp://www.ashburton.wa.gov.au/
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Travel Journal: Notes and Drawings
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My Pilbara Adventure: Day 7 Saturday 5 April 2014
Need to be up early today
Did you hear the wildlife last night?
06:00 or 6:30 Breakfast at Karijinis restaurant
07:30
Meet Pete West MD of West Oz Active
Host for the Red Gorge Tour
Join the bus ready for a fun active day.
Karijini's big day out! The trip commences at
Knox Gorge as we lower you into the restricted
areas & a tricky shuffle through a very narrow,
steep section, then getting into the water and
sliding around a twisting channel and straight
off a 5m waterfall.
We then abseil down the next waterfall before
reaching stunning Red gorge. Its time for
Morning Tea. Then with the aid of our inner
tubes and paddles. We sit back and take in the
spectacle of this timeless country. Once we
arrive at Junction pool its time for lunch. Then
we make our way to Hancock gorge and begin
to ascend up the chute onwards to Reagan's
Pool. An Assisted Climb allows us to traverse
via rope to Kermit's Pool, the Spider walk &
exiting at Weano Day use area.
We finish the day with a cold drink, taking in
the epic journey we have just completed.
Ph: 0438 913 713
08:00
Back to the Karajini Eco Retreat and just in time for
dinner Ph: 9189 8313
Bet you are ready for your bed tonight.
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MAPS
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My Pilbara Adventure today is made possible through the sponsorship of:
Karijini Eco Retreat
hp://www.karijiniecoretreat.com.au/
hps://www.facebook.com/karijiniretreat
West Oz Acve
hps://www.westozacve.com.au/
hps://www.facebook.com/pages/West OzAcve/185107102383
Department of Parks and Wildlife
hp://parks.dpaw.wa.gov.au/tourism region/pilbara
hps://www.facebook.com/DPaW.Pilbara?fref=ts
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Travel Journal: Notes and Drawings
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My Pilbara Adventure: Day 8 Sunday 6 April 2014
Bet you dont want to get out of bed this morning.
Its not so bad because we are mostly off the clock
again today
Breakfast in that lovely restaurant Ph: 9189 8313
10:00Pack up the car and check out, collecting our
packed lunch.
10:30
Head to Millstream Chichester National Park
Bit of a drive ahead of us here, beautiful country in
the Hamersley and Chichester Ranges
Check out Millstream Homestead
On to Deep Reach / Cliff top lookout
Play time?
Move on to Mount Herbert and Python Pool
Time for the Cameleers Trail?
Continue on to Point Samson
18:00Check in at Point Samson Resort
Host: Helen MacGregorPh: 91871052
19:00
Dinner at Tatas Restaurant
Treat time this place is fabulous.
Relax and enjoy the ambiance of the Resort
A swim? Or a Spa in the deluxe room?
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My Pilbara Adventure today is made possible through the sponsorship of:
Karijini Eco Retreat
hp://www.karijiniecoretreat.com.au/
hps://www.facebook.com/karijiniretreat
Department of Parks and Wildlife
hp://parks.dpaw.wa.gov.au/tourism region/pilbara
hps://www.facebook.com/DPaW.Pilbara?fref=ts
Point Samson Resort
hp://www.pointsamson.com/
Tatas Restaurant
hp://www.tatasrestaurant.com.au/
Shire of Roebourne
hp://www.roebourne.wa.gov.au/
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Travel Journal: Notes and Drawings
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MAPS
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Travel Journal: Notes and Drawings
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My Pilbara Adventure: Day 10 Tuesday 8 April 2014
07:00Rise and Shine
Off we go for breakfast with Soul
09:15Head to the Karratha Visitor Centre
Red Dog Juniors homeSITE REQUIREMENTS
09:40
Karratha Visitor Centre
Industry Tour
Woodside Gas plant from the North West Shelf
Visitor Centre
Rio Tinto Iron OrePorts experience
Dampier Salt
Lunch
Ph: 9144 4600
13:30 Back to the Visitor Centre to conclude the tour
Lets go have a look around the town
Go shopping - drinks for tomorrow on the boat?
Back to the Visitor Centre to meet Shark Boy
Lets head to the beach
A barbeque dinner
A spot of fishing - do you know your fish?
Ph: 9144 4600
22:30 Velocity beds are calling your name zzzzz Ph: 9183 8880
07:30Soul Caf
Host: Beth CorpsPh: 9183 8277
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My Pilbara Adventure today is made possible through the sponsorship of:
Cherrata Lodge / Velocity Village
hp://www.cherraalodge.com.au/
hp://www.velocityvillages.com.au/
Karratha Visitor Centre
hp://www.karrathavisitorcentre.com.au/
hps://www.facebook.com/pages/The PilbaraCoastKarrathaVisitor
Centre/94312454786
Shire of Roebourne
hp://www.roebourne.wa.gov.au
Soul Caf
hps://www.facebook.com/SoulcafeKarratha
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Travel Journal: Notes and Drawings
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My Pilbara Adventure: Day 11 Wednesday 9 April 2014
07:00
Breakfast in Velocity Village-Cherratta Lodge
Dining Room
Experience an up-market camp breakfast
Ph: 9183 8880
08:15Ready for a day on and in the ocean?
Off to Dampier
09:00
Discovery Sailing Charters
Host: Brad Beaumont
Ocean, Islands, fish, snorkelling the reefs
Up close look at massive ships
Sams Island
A sausage sizzle on board (BYO drinks)
Ph: 0408 801 040
15:00
Back to Hampton Harbour
Find your land legs and drive back to Velocity
A shower and some air-conditioning sound sooo
good.
18:00
Staying in house tonight to experience the cuisine
Cherrata Lodge / Velocity Village Ph: 9183 8880
Early night because you will need to be all packed
and ready to go tomorrowPh: 9183 8880
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My Pilbara Adventure today is made possible through the sponsorship of:
Cherrata Lodge / Velocity Village
hp://www.cherraalodge.com.au/
hp://www.velocityvillages.com.au/
Karratha Visitor Centre
hp://www.karrathavisitorcentre.com.au/
hps://www.facebook.com/pages/The PilbaraCoastKarrathaVisitor
Centre/94312454786
Shire of Roebourne
hp://www.roebourne.wa.gov.au
Discovery Cruising
hp://www.discoverysailingadventures.com.au/?D=1
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Travel Journal: Notes and Drawings
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My Pilbara Adventure: Day 12 Thursday 10 April 2014
Drag yourself out of bed, this is such a bad day,
having to leave the Pilbara today. Sad :-(
Breakfast in early in a camp
Packed and ready to leave
07:15 for check out and the drive out to Hearson
Cove
Ph: 9183 8880
08:30
Head off to Deep Gorge
Walk through the oldest and largest art gallery and
school in the world.
Gurrgura Pty Ltd
Hoat: Clinton Walker,
Ph: 9183 8303
10:30
Back to Karratha
Stop at the Leisureplex
A tame environment for a last swim?
An early lunch at Onyx Caf
Host: Sean Throssell
yummy baguettes and other good stuff
Ph: 9186 8556
Ph: 0418 937 610
12:00
Depart for the airport
Time to check in for QF 0913 departing at 13:35
A cuppa before you go
Looking forward to going home
but sad to be leaving
13:35 Take off - enjoy your flight
15:35Landed, collect bags and go home
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MAPS
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My Pilbara Adventure today is made possible through the sponsorship of:
Cherrata Lodge / Velocity Village
hp://www.velocityvillages.com.au/
hp://www.cherraalodge.com.au/
Pilbara Development Commission
Www.pdc.wa.go.au
Shire of Roebourne
hp://www.roebourne.wa.gov.au
Karratha Leisureplex
hp://karrathaleisureplex.com.au/
Onyx Caf
hp://karrathaleisureplex.com.au/onyxcafe/
Gurrgura Pty Ltd
Ngurrangga Tours
hp://www.gurrgura.com/www.facebook.com/ngarlumagurrgura.ptyltd
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Travel Journal: Notes and Drawings
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My Pilbara Adventure is an initiative of the Pilbara Development Commission
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KARRATHA OFFICE
Cnr Searipple Road
PORT HEDLAND OFFICE
Shop 2 6 Wedge Street
NEWMAN OFFICE
Newman House