Pilbara Outback

The Pilbara Outback is one of Australia’s most striking and ancient landscapes—vast, red, and rugged. Stretching across northwest Western Australia, this region is known for its dramatic gorges, rocky ranges, and iron-rich earth that glows at sunrise and sunset.

We travelled along the Rio Tinto private access road, which closely follows the iron ore rail line from Karratha through to Millstream. Watching the massive ore trains rumble through the desert was a sight in itself, and the drive gave us a real feel for the scale and isolation of the region. A permit is required, but it's well worth it for the outback scenery and the experience of travelling through working mining country.

Millstream Chichester National Park was a refreshing oasis in the red dirt—lush and green around the Fortescue River, with shady palms, freshwater pools, and great places to stop and cool off. The contrast between the dry plains and the river-fed woodlands made it one of the most relaxing parts of the journey.

From there, we headed toward Tom Price and into Karijini National Park, the heart of the Pilbara. Karijini is a geological wonder—deep gorges, waterfalls, and natural swimming holes surrounded by billion-year-old rock formations. Walking through the narrow passages of Hancock Gorge or floating in Fern Pool is an unforgettable experience, raw and peaceful at once.

It’s remote, hot, and raw—but the Pilbara’s beauty runs deep. This is a place that leaves a lasting impression, where the land feels ancient and endlessly wide.

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