Port Hedland Visitor Centre

29/04/2026

1946 Strike - Movie Night this Thursday 30th April

Presented by Wangka Maya

Get your free tickets from Matt Dann Theatre & Cinema

The story of the 1946 Aboriginal Pastoral Workers' Strike The resistance by 800 Aboriginal station workers against the appalling living and working conditions thrust upon them. On 1 May 1946, 800 Aboriginal station workers walked off sheep stations in the north-west of Western Australia, marking the beginning of a carefully organised strike that was to last for at least three years.

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28/04/2026

🌸 Mother’s Day Markets – This Saturday 2nd May 🌸
It’s almost time to enjoy our Mother’s Day Markets! Come along to:

🛍️ Shop local stalls
🎁 Find thoughtful gifts for Mum
☕ Enjoy a relaxed market morning
✨ PLUS — free kids’ activities, a small gift for mums, and a free raffle on the day!

9am - 2pm

21/04/2026

Our Mother’s Day Markets are coming up, with stalls offering:
✨ Handmade goods
✨ Unique gifts
✨ Local products and treats

Bring the whole family along and enjoy a relaxed morning of shopping
plus, free kid's activities 💕

Saturday May 2nd
9am - 2pm

17/04/2026

Do you know this popular Port Hedland spot?

If you get lucky you may even see a kangaroo 🦘

15/04/2026

Authentic Pilbara Art, Beautifully Crafted 🖤💛❤️

We’re proud to showcase Koh Living, partnered with talented Pilbara based Aboriginal artists to create ethically produced, gift & homewares inspired by Country.

Featuring pieces from the “Our Country” collection, Artist include:

🎨 Allery Sandy – A Yindjibarndi elder whose artworks reflect Pilbara creeks, rivers, wildflowers and landscapes from an aerial perspective

🎨 Justina Willis – A Yindjibarndi artist inspired by Pilbara hills and her deep connection to Country, expressed through vibrant colour and dot work

🎨 Marlene Harold – Sharing unique stories of Western Australian landscapes through her art

Each piece celebrates culture, story and place

A meaningful gift that shares the beauty of the Pilbara.

13/04/2026

Mothers Day Markets - Saturday May 2nd - 9am - 2pm
Free raffle
Small gift for all mothers
Free kids’ Pour‑A‑Bear keyring painting activity
Bring your own photo to make Mum a keychain or magnet

08/04/2026

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🏗️ 🏗️ We’re thrilled to share that the Hon Minister for Ports Stephen Dawson MLC has announced the winners of the Name the Cranes competition.

…. Drumroll please…🥁

📣 The new cranes for Lumsden Point will be named Arnold and Julie in honour of two local Port Hedland identities Arnold Carter and Julie Arif.

A well-known Port Hedland resident, Arnold, affectionately known as ‘Arnie’ arrived in Port Hedland in 1962, serving on the Town of Port Hedland council for 34 years.

Julie Arif was a much-loved community leader, former elected town councillor, the Port Hedland Visitor Centre’s manager and a founding member of the Port Hedland Historical Society.

The names will soon be displayed on the side of two 84-metre-tall cranes when they arrive at the port later in the year.

Last year, we called on the community to get creative and take part in a unique opportunity to name our impressive new mobile harbour cranes at the Port of Port Hedland’s Lumsden Point development.

A huge thank you to everyone who participated. There were many great suggestions and we received more than 210 entries and 404 name suggestions.

To read more about the Name the Cranes award winners visit ▶️ 🔗 https://www.pilbaraports.com.au/about-pilbara-ports/news,-media-and-statistics/news/2026/april/port-hedland-champions-honoured-in-crane-competiti

To learn more about the Lumsden Point development head to ▶️ 🔗 https://www.pilbaraports.com.au/current-projects/lumsden-point

07/04/2026

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Some people drive past places like this, but it’s worth including in your road trip! 🗺️

In Port Hedland, industry isn’t hidden, it’s part of the landscape.
Iron ore trains stretching for kilometres. Vast salt fields shifting colour with the light. Ships waiting offshore at one of the busiest bulk export ports in the world.

What makes Port Hedland different is that you’re not just passing through it, you can actually get closer to how it all works. From tours to viewing points, it’s one of the few places where visitors can experience the scale of Australia’s resources industry up close.

If you’re the kind of traveller who wants to understand how Australia works, not just how it looks, this is a place worth adding to your list.

Top tip ℹ️ Time your visit around sunrise or sunset, the light across the salt flats and port infrastructure adds a whole different perspective to the landscape.

Would you be curious to see this side of for yourself?

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01/04/2026

🌙 Stairway to the Moon 🌙
This Weekend in Port Hedland!

Don’t miss one of the Pilbara’s most magical natural events. The Stairway to the Moon returns tonight, creating the illusion of a glowing staircase rising from the tidal flats.

Cooke Point Viewing Platform
Friday 3 April – 6:39pm
Saturday 4 April – 7:15pm
Sunday 5 April – 7:55pm

Bring your camera and enjoy a truly unforgettable Port Hedland experience. See you there!

📸 Photo credit: Australia’s north west

27/03/2026

New in at Port Hedland Visitor Centre
Discover locally inspired gifts, books, jewelry and Port Hedland souvenirs, perfect for visitors or a little treat for yourself.

24/03/2026

Pilbara sunsets IYKYK 😍

Port Hedland tonight = sunset magic

20/03/2026

Explore the Koombana Story Around Town ⚓
114 years on, the mystery and legacy of the SS Koombana continue to shape our region’s maritime history.
As we remember the SS Koombana, take time to visit local community spaces that honour its story and significance:

📍 SS Koombana Lookout
📍 Cemetery Beach Playground, featuring a shipwreck‑themed play space inspired by the 1912 maritime disaster

History lives throughout our Port Hedland community.