Just 2 hours from Karratha is a magnificent area of Australian wilderness, offering some of the best nature based camping experiences in Australia. Characterised by red sand, covered in silver spinifex grass, the views are stunning. The Fortesque River runs through the park and provides an outback oasis with palm fringed rock pools. There are many beautiful waterholes with safe swimming such as Python Pool.

A location of world renowned historic importance and a sacred spiritual area for the local Aboriginal people, the rock art at Deep Gorge includes more than 10 000 rock engravings at over 700 different sites. The rock art is thousands of years old and so is your chance to look back through time at real artwork of an ancient people. On the way to Deep Gorge stop at Hearson's Cove which is one of Australia's most beautiful beaches.

This chain of islands consists of 42 seperate islands and islets and provide excellent opportunities to explore a remote area of the outback coastline. Venture to beaches where there are no other people for kilometres and admire the landscape with its contrast of blue water, white sand and red rocks. The islands are a nesting site for a variety of turtle species such as green and loggerhead turtles. There is also a large population of Dugongs and dolpins to be seen. Local Aboriginal tours are available.

Just 20 minutes from Karratha is this beautiful outback waterhole that is perfect for cooling off from the local heat. A spot to see thousands of native Australian birds such as white Corellas. A great place for some remote camping, there are plenty of shady spots to pitch a tent. Swimming is safe and there is also a shallow waterfall known as Myaree Falls.