Facilities

Airport

Karratha Airport is Western Australia's busiest regional airport, providing an air link to the Pilbara region with multiple daily services from Perth, twice-weekly flights to Broome, and weekly interstate services to some Australian capital cities.

For all flight times and booking information, please contact your airline or phone 9186 8555.

Aquatic Centres

There are two aquatic centres located in the Shire of Roebourne.

Karratha Aquatic Centre is situated on Sharpe Avenue, Karratha and is open every day apart from Christmas Day, Good Friday, Easter Sunday and closes at 12pm on ANZAC Day. There are a variety of activities and program available. For more information contact 9186 8527.

Roebourne Aquatic Centre is situated on Sholl Street, Roebourne and is open from September to May each year. From June to September it is closed for maintenance. For more information please contact 9182 1101.

Boat Ramps

Public boat ramps are located at Dampier, Karratha Back Beach, John's Creek at Point Samson, Cossack and Wickham. For more information contact 9186 8555.

Caravans or Moveable Dwellings

Those wishing to occupy a caravan or other moveable dwelling for longer than three days require a permit from the Shire of Roebourne. It allows people to live in the dwelling for up to 12 months. For more information contact Environmental Health Services on 9186 8555.

Gymnasium

The Karratha Entertainment Centre (KEC) is located at Searipple Road, Karratha. They have a range of programs and facilities available including a gymnasium, squash court, hall hire, crèche, meeting room hire and fitness classes.

For more information call 9186 8556 or visit www.roebourne.wa.gov.au.

Halls

The Shire of Roebourne has several halls for hire. These include the Millars Well and Dampier Pavilions, a large community hall with a kiosk/kitchen; and the Roebourne Community Hall, a large facility with a kiosk/kitchen and bar area.

For more information please contact the KEC on 9186 8556 or visit www.roebourne.wa.gov.au.

Libraries

The Shire of Roebourne has four libraries:

• Dampier Road, Karratha – 9159 6852
• High Street, Dampier – 9183 1562
• Corner Sholl and Padbury Streets – 9182 1223
• Tamarind Place, Wickham – 9187 1661

The Karratha Community Library is situated at the Pilbara TAFE and is a joint use library serving the public as well as the staff and students of the College.

All libraries are serviced by the State Library of Western Australia which provides regular exchanges of new books.

All Shire residents may use the libraries free of charge and can use their library card to borrow from any of the libraries. All libraries offer the use of word processors, internet access and photocopiers. The libraries also conduct story-telling sessions for pre-school children. Please enquire at your local library for times and days.

Please visit www.roebourne.wa.gov.au for more information.

Museum

The Local History Office can provide more information on the Cossack Courthouse Museum and the Roebourne Old Gaol Museum. Please contact 9185 2553.

Off Road Vehicles

Under the Control of Vehicles (Off Road Areas) Act 1978 it is an offence to drive or ride an off-road vehicle within the Shire of Roebourne, unless it is used on private land with the owner's consent.

Off road vehicles include trail bikes, two and four wheeled motor bikes, two and four wheel drive vehicles and go-carts.

Penalties apply for those who use off road vehicles in areas not permitted. For more information contact WA Police on 9143 7200 or Ranger Services on 9186 8528, or visit www.roebourne.wa.gov.au.

Parks & Gerdens

The Shire of Roebourne residents, tourists and community groups benefit from some of the highest quality sports fields, parks and neighbourhood playgrounds within the North West.

Our enthusiastic team of gardening staff monitors and maintains these areas and other Shire facilities.

Council invites the use of its facilities at Dodd Court and Cattrall Park (Karratha), Andover Park (Roebourne), Lyons Park (Wickham) and Millers Close (Point Samson) for functions including parties, weddings, concerts and picnics.

Bookings can be made at the Karratha Entertainment Centre or by phoning on 9186 8556. For more information visit www.roebourne.wa.gov.au.

Sporting Facilities

Karratha has an array of sporting facilities for use by the community including:

Karratha

• Bulgarra Sporting Complex
• Bulgarra Tennis and Netball Courts
• Karratha Aquatic Centre
• Karratha Country Club: golf, lawn bowls
• Karratha Entertainment Centre
• Millars Well Multi-Purpose Courts: tennis, netball, basketball
• Millars Well Oval/Pavilion
• Pegs Creek Oval/Pavilion

Dampier

• Dampier Oval
• Hampton Oval Pavilion
• DCA Community Hall

Roebourne

• Roebourne Aquatic Centre
• Roebourne Basketball Courts
• Roebourne Community Hall

Wickham

• Wickham Oval and Pavilion