Kids on Top of the World at Mt Bruce!

Denzel, 9, and Eliana, 6, have been exploring Australia with their parents since 2015 and have just reached Karijini National Park, the heart of the #EpicPilbara. These kids do not shy away from hiking and love technically challanging tracks, finding them easier than the lower classed walks. That’s because the walks are interesting, challenging at […]

Reef to Range Photo Competition

The Shire of Ashburton is running its first ever Photo Competition! The Photo Competition aims to cover all geographical areas of the Shire, from inland to coastal. Photographs must be taken anywhere in the Shire of Ashburton, including Tom Price, Karijini and Millstream National Parks, Paraburdoo, Pannawonica, Onslow, Old Onslow and coastal islands of the […]

The Pilbara on Destination WA

You may have seen tourism experiences and towns within the Shire being featured on Destination WA from December throughout February. Presenter Trevor Cochrane and his crew were out and about for weeks filming our gems! A total of 16 stories from our Shire were showcased, from Lestok’s mine and gorge tours, to The Flying Sandgroper’s […]

the Pilbara on Destinations WA

You may have seen tourism experiences and towns within the Shire being featured on Destination WA from December throughout February. Presenter Trevor Cochrane and his crew were out and about for weeks filming our gems! A total of 16 stories from our Shire were showcased, from Lestok’s mine and gorge tours, to The Flying Sandgroper’s […]

Great Australian road trips

Have you planned your next road trip? The beautiful Pilbara ranks Number 1 on the must see list! Australia’s great road trips  

Alerts for the Pilbara Region and Karijini National Park

Prescribed burning program – Pilbara Region The Department of Parks and Wildlife wishes to advise that a prescribed burning program will commence in the Karijini, Millstream Chichester and Karlamilyi national parks from the 27 April to 31 May 2017. Burns are planned in various locations which may require the temporary closure of roads or recreation […]

Pilbara Helicopter Services operating from Tom Price

There are now helicopter services operating from Tom Price. For further info, contact Compass West on 0427 407 888 or compasswest@westnet.com.au.  

Mosquito-borne disease warning for northern WA

The Shire of Ashburton is reminding residents and travellers in the north of Western Australia to take precautions to avoid mosquito bites. The warning follows a significant increase in Ross River virus (RRV) cases in the western Kimberley, as well as evidence of the first Murray Valley encephalitis (MVE) activity for 2017. WA Health’s Senior […]

Tom Price Visitor Centre – Easter trading hours

Please be advised that the Tom Price Visitor Centre will be closed Friday 14 April for Good Friday. The Visitor Centre will re-open Saturday 15 April and will resume normal trading hours for the remainder of the weekend. The staff at the Tom Price Visitor Centre wish you a very happy and safe Easter.

Karijini and Millstream Chichester National Parks Update

The department of Parks and Wildlife wishes to advise that due to road damage on the western side of Karijini the following roads and recreation areas remain closed: Banjima West road Weano, Joffre and Knox road Karijini Eco Retreat Weano, Joffre and Knox lookouts and walk trails Due to road damage and flooding Banjima North […]