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Point Samson is nestled along the West Pilbara coastline and is located 19km north of Roebourne. The town is named after Michael Samson who accompanied Walter Padbury on his coastal expedition in 1863. Point Samson was originally established in 1904 as a deep water port to service Roebourne and the surrounding districts due to silting problems at Cossack. Point Samson had a very active history including unloading general cargo for the then boom town of Wittenoom and being used to export wool and minerals. In 1908 a tramway between Roebourne and Point Samson was completed enabling horse drawn engines to transport freight and passengers from Roebourne and Cossack. Until the tramway was extended people and goods had to be taken to Cossack by tram and then transferred to the port of Point Samson by sea. Although small for many years Point Samson handled the third largest annual port tonnage in Western Australia only being surpassed by Fremantle and Geraldton. The beach is bordered by a coral reef which makes for an environment of calm waters safe swimming snorkelling and game fishing. Under tidal conditions the point is only connected to the mainland via a causeway over Popes Nose Creek. At such times the tidal inlets are a rich source of barramundi mud crabs and other fish. Nearby is secluded Honeymoon Cove and beyond is Johns Harbour where there is a jetty and boat ramp. Being located on the eastern tip of Western AustraliasDampier Archipelago this makes Point Samson an ideal spot to relax and soak up the quiet beauty of this part of the West Pilbara Coast. The town boasts everything for a relaxing holiday from excellent caravan parks boutique style bed and breakfasts to a quality four and a half star resort all strategically located close to protected sandy beaches. Enjoy great fishing and snorkelling spots such as Point Samson Beach Johns Creek and Honeymoon Cove. Enjoy walking trails around Johns Creek Harbour Sams Creek via Back Beach Popes Nose Bridge and Tank Hill. Cast a line from the rock groins and boat launching ramp which offer easy access to deep water fishing for shore based anglers. www.karrathavisitorcentre.com.au Point Samson 15