Reef to range photo competition opens
Posted onAncient landscapes, unique wildlife and intense gorges make up the full reef to range experience offered in the Shire of Ashburton. Pristine blue oceans and spectacular red earth ranges all in one locality make this a true natural adventure through vastly different landscapes and unique experiences that appeal to families, couples and solo adventurers. The […]
Posted in NewsAshburton offers WA’s ultimate reef to range experience
Posted onWith Phase 3 easing of COVID-19 restrictions from Saturday 6 June, there has been no better time to explore the beauty of our great state. Northern Western Australia offers the perfect escape for those looking to avoid the cooler winter months. Ashburton features pristine blue oceans and spectacular red earth ranges all in one locality. […]
Posted in Blog, NewsKids on Top of the World at Mt Bruce!
Posted onDenzel, 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 […]
Posted in BlogReef to Range Photo Competition
Posted onThe 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 […]
Posted in NewsThe Pilbara on Destination WA
Posted onYou 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 […]
Posted in Newsthe Pilbara on Destinations WA
Posted onYou 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 […]
Posted in BlogGreat Australian road trips
Posted onHave you planned your next road trip? The beautiful Pilbara ranks Number 1 on the must see list! Australia’s great road trips
Posted in NewsAlerts for the Pilbara Region and Karijini National Park
Posted onPrescribed 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 […]
Posted in NewsPilbara Helicopter Services operating from Tom Price
Posted onThere are now helicopter services operating from Tom Price. For further info, contact Compass West on 0427 407 888 or compasswest@westnet.com.au.
Posted in NewsMosquito-borne disease warning for northern WA
Posted onThe 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 […]
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