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Karratha is approximately 1600km north-west of Perth along the North West Coastal Highway. It has a population of around 10,000. It is the gateway to the Burrup Penisula, the stunning Dampier Archiepelago and the famous Millstream-Chichester National Park. Scenic waterfuls, 52 tropical Islands, Spectacular marine life and breathtaking gorges are all within an hour of Karratha. Karratha has a range of accomadation and restraunts. The Best time to visit is May - August for the cooler tempatures.Colin Browning.

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