Port Hedland
Australia · State of Western AustraliaAU
Town in Western Australia
Port Hedland is the second largest town in the Pilbara region of Western Australia, with an urban population of 15,298 as of the 2021 census, including the satellite town of South Hedland, 18 kilometres (11 mi) away. It is also the site of the highest tonnage port in Australia.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 15,298
- Coordinates
- -20.312, 118.611
- Timezone
- Australia/Perth
- Elevation
- 6 m
Overview of Port Hedland
In State of Western Australia, Australia, Port Hedland stands out as a low-key town. The population is roughly 15,298. Being southern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly. So plan the length of your visit accordingly. The activity mix leans towards nature, culture and water sports.
Things to do in Port Hedland
Nature in Port Hedland
(2)Nature in Port Hedland covers Beaches and Desert. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. The list follows Port Hedland's own activity tags.
Culture in Port Hedland
(1)On the culture side, Port Hedland offers Docks. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Port Hedland. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Water Sports in Port Hedland
(1)The water sports shortlist for Port Hedland: Sailboats. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Port Hedland. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Best time to visit Port Hedland
Target December to March if the water is the point of the trip.
Getting there & around
Expect limited services: reach State of Western Australia first, then drive or cycle into Port Hedland. The local time zone is Australia/Perth.
Similar destinations
Places near Port Hedland that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Port Hedland known for?
- Port Hedland is mainly a destination for nature, culture and water sports, set in State of Western Australia, Australia with around 15,298 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Port Hedland?
- You can plan around Beaches, Desert, Docks and Sailboats in Port Hedland. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Port Hedland?
- Target December to March if the water is the point of the trip.
- Where is Port Hedland located?
- Administratively, Port Hedland sits in State of Western Australia, Australia — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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