Roebourne
Australia · State of Western AustraliaAU
Town in Western Australia
Roebourne, also known by its Ngarluma name Ieramugadu, is a town in Western Australia's Pilbara region. It is 35 km from Karratha, 202 km from Port Hedland and 1,563 km from Perth, the state's capital. It is the only town on the North West Coastal Highway between Binnu and Fitzroy Crossing; over 2,000km. It is located within the City of Karratha. It prospered during its gold boom of the late 19th century and was once the largest settlement between Darwin and Perth. At the 2016 census, Roebourne and the surrounding area had a population of 981.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 700
- Coordinates
- -20.772, 117.146
- Timezone
- Australia/Perth
- Elevation
- 11 m
Overview of Roebourne
Roebourne belongs to State of Western Australia, Australia and has the feel of a village. About 700 people are based here. And that scale sets the rhythm of a stay. The local offer centres on culture. It lies in the southern hemisphere, which drives its seasonal calendar.
Things to do in Roebourne
Culture in Roebourne
(1)Under culture, Roebourne is tagged with Docks. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Roebourne.
Getting there & around
Public transport thins out here — the nearest hub in State of Western Australia plus a short drive is the usual route. Set your clock to Australia/Perth on arrival.
Similar destinations
Places near Roebourne that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Roebourne known for?
- Travellers associate Roebourne with culture. It sits in State of Western Australia, Australia and counts about 700 residents.
- What can you do in Roebourne?
- Roebourne is tagged with Docks, which is enough to structure a first visit.
- Where is Roebourne located?
- Roebourne belongs to State of Western Australia, Australia, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.
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