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Attractions
Tourist locations include:
- Dalgety House, an historic pastoral era dwelling, museum and interpretive centre in Wedge Street
- Courthouse Arts and Gallery Centre, showcasing indigenous Pilbara arts and crafts
- Don Rhodes Mining Museum, with historic mining and transport equipment
- Cultural and Heritage Trail, identifying buildings and locations of significance in the history of the Town
- The Port area, where bulk carrier vessels of up to 260,000 tonnes and over 230 metres in length glide through a narrow harbour entrance adjacent to the main street
- Pioneer and Pearlers’ Cemetery, where graves reflect the hardships faced by early settlers, Japanese pearl divers and Chinese pastoral workers
- Viewing and monitoring of nesting Flatback Turtles from October to March
- Tides which range from half a metre to eight metres, create fine fishing spots and great opportunities for shell collectors and photographers
- Just a few hours drive from the beautiful Karijini National Park and Karijini Eco Retreat.
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Port Hedland History
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