Tourist attractions include:

• Dalgety House, a 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.
• Cape Keraudren Nature Reserve is situated on a picturesque beach with pristine white sands that stretch as far as the eye can see. The clear blue water is a spectacular welcome to the start of the famous Eighty Mile Beach. This well travelled stretch of beach is well placed on the tourist trail between Port Hedland and Broome.  
• Koombana Lookout. The lookout provides panoramic views across the port entrance and back across the Port Hedland hinterland. On a clear day, you can see forever. A wonderful place to spot marine wildlife, or just enjoy the view as the lights come on across the harbour at sunset.
• Pretty Pool. A popular family and community reserve since Port Hedland's early days. An ideal spot for swimming, fishing and shell collecting.
• Tidal Flats. Be amazed by the huge tides of the North West. The resulting Tidal Flats left at Port Hedland as the tide goes out make a truly spectacular vista. Don’t forget your camera to photograph these unique patterns etched into the sand.
• Town Observation Tower. The 26 metre high Town Observation Tower in Port Hedland provides an outstanding birds-eye view of the surrounding area and bustling activities of the port. Take some time to watch the comings and goings of this busy port town, and be sure to take your camera.