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Taking its name from one of Western Australias early pastoral stations Karratha is an Aboriginal word meaning good country. Located approximately 1600km north of Perth Karratha is one of the fastest growing towns in Australia. Established in 1968 in response to the continued development of the Hamersley Iron operations and the commencement of the nearby Dampier Salt project Karratha is the largest town within the City of Karratha both in size and population. KnownprimarilyforthesurroundingresourcesindustriesKarratha is the main service centre in the area. Karratha is also fortunate to have modern entertainment educational and community facilities the busiest airport outside of the metropolitan area and be the regional hub for most government agencies. Karratha also has the largest and most diverse shopping centre in the Pilbara with all the facilities concentrated in the town centre. Today the town has developed into the largest and most economically diverse community in the Pilbara. Plans are in motion to transform Karratha into a modern city including the development of a vibrant attractive and more functional city centre extensive landscaping shade structures and street furniture and a brand new hospital. If you visit Karratha the first weekend in August dont miss the FeNaClNG Festival. The name comes from the chemical symbols of the three main production and export commodities in Karratha and Dampier Iron Ore - Fe Salt - NaCl and Natural Gas - NG though NG is not strictly correct it does make the name work. Climb TV Hill Lookout or Tank Hill Lookout for panoramic views of Karratha and the coastline. Take a cultural experience by walking the Yaburara Heritage Trail which features a number of petroglyphs middens and artefact scatters. Relax and enjoy a game at the Karratha golf bowling squash or tennis clubs or at the Karratha Leisureplex. www.roebourne.org.au Karratha 11